Welcome to the Surprise Pilates Blog! Together we will explore topics related to Pilates, Life, and all things Health, and Wellness. Subscribe to our blog so you will receive new posts emailed directly to you. Feel free to pass this along to friends and family or suggest a topic you would like to see featured here. Thanks so much for reading.
For the first two weeks of this quarantine - I got after it. I cleaned, I ran, I did Pilates, I filmed videos, I organized, I cooked, I read, I did my own nails… I was making the most of it. And then it hit me around the end of March … I had at least another month to go. Ugh. That realization hit me like a ton of bricks and took my motivation with it. What in the world was I supposed to do for a whole month or more?
Read MoreWe are so excited to share our newest service at Shine Pilates - SHINE SINGLES!! We know finding your soulmate can be as challenging as holding a plank on the reformer! Why not tone your core at your favorite Pilates Studio AND find the love of your life, too!
Read MoreWhen I was in grade school, each year when I returned to school after Summer break it was not uncommon to have the teacher ask the class, “How did you spend your Summer vacation?” Usually we had to write an essay or draw pictures illustrating the fun and different things we did over the Summer. I distinctly remember in second grade telling me teacher I had been to visit my grandfather. Many of the other students in class had also visited grandparents over the Summer so to me this was nothing special
Read MoreI often write these blogs a week or so in advance. When I have an idea for a blog, I’ll start a draft. Sometimes it’s just the title or some bullet points. Regardless, I have ideas and content ready to be flushed out next time I sit down to write. Well … then the world changed.
Read MoreIt’s always important to stay healthy but now more than ever attention is being drawn to what can we do to protect ourselves from any illness. We all know the obvious first step - wash your hands. There are other strategies to consider as well. Keeping your stress down is key, too! Here are some things to consider to live your healthiest life during a trying time:
Read MoreOne of the elements I love about Pilates is the fact that it can be modified for just about anybody. If you’ve taken a private or class with me, you have most certainly heard me say, “If anything doesn’t feel right to you, let me know because we can modify it for you!” I firmly believe the work needs to work for you not the other way around.
Read MoreA bargain isn’t always a bargain. Sure the price may be great! It may be a real discount on what appears to be a similar item or service but beware that does not mean it’s the same thing.
I was raised by two frugal parents. It’s in my DNA but I’ve learned through the years some times it is so worth it to pay a little more. A good deal is not always a good deal and often not even really what I want, expect, or need.
Read MoreI tried the Bod Pod! It’s something I’ve been curious about for a while and I finally did it! You can, too!
UK offers the Bod Pod to anyone who wants to make an appointment here:
Read MoreDo you know those people that are constantly complaining? You find yourself almost hesitant to ask how they are doing because the answer is going to be a barrage of negative. I am a firm believer when you look for the negative you find it and not only that you attract it. I also believe when you look for the positive you find it and guess what? You attract Positive!
Read MoreWe’ve had a fairly mild winter here in Kentucky with only a few sub freezing days and just a dusting of snow so far. That being said, it’s been gray and damp and the kind of weather that makes you want to curl up on the sofa not head to the studio or go after your goals. How do we get through winter and survive or better yet thrive? Here are some of my go-to tricks for making winter more tolerable and me more productive and happy!
Read More
