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So if you missed the news in The Balanced Life newsletter or on the Facebook page the other day, I have an exciting announcement to share with you. A Balanced Life baby is on the way! I couldn’t be happier and am so excited for this new adventure. So far the pregnancy has been a
I was recently contacted by the amazing ladies over at FabFitFun to join their first official blogger network. FabFitFun is Giuliana Rancic’s lifestyle website dedicated to a life well lived. Of course I said yes because any opportunity to further share a balanced, healthy approach to fitness is a good opportunity. The more women who
Registration for the 2013 kickoff of The Pilates Body Program is now open! This program was created as a cure for the all too common New Year’s resolutions that go unmet year after year. I intentionally crafted this program in a 6 week structure that includes goal setting (to replace your resolutions), a structured, strategic
Q. When I do Single Leg Pull (scissor legs) there is popping sound in my hips as I lower my leg. The same is true when I do the leg circles. It isn’t painful as much as it is unnerving to have a continuous popping of the hip joint. Any thoughts?? A: Thanks for
If you’re like me, you’re shocked that the holidays are upon us. I realize that I say that nearly every season of every year, but I mean it every time! It’s amazing how fleeting the days and months really are. Especially when we live such busy lives. I figured it might be helpful to send
As a Pilates instructor, I’m often asked what the BEST exercise is to build strong abs. While Pilates is full of great exercises for the abdominals, if I had to narrow it down to one exercise, it would definitely be the Pilates plank (also known as front support). The Pilates plank is one of the
In honor of seasonal cooking, today I’m honored to share a guest post from the talented Laura over at LB’s Good Spoon. I can’t wait to try this recipe myself. Enjoy! Although I’m big on all things pumpkin, cranberries need to get their praise this season as well. They’re loaded with vitamins and known by
We’ve all heard that exercise is great for pregnancy but there are so many options out there it can be hard to determine what type of exercise is best. While I’m certainly biased, but many doctors would agree, Pilates is one of the most effective and beneficial forms of exercise to accommodate a healthy pregnancy
One of my favorite clients, Tarah (from Hey Sugarsnap), recently sent me this adorable Pilates animation. While it’s cute and fun, it truly does an incredible job of summing up Joseph Pilates’ story and how the Pilates method came to be. Many people who love and practice Pilates don’t know the whole story behind it
I love hearing from you all and recently one reader asked me for tips on stretching tight muscles around the shin. If you’re just getting back into a new running or walking routine, tight shins, calves, hamstrings and feet can be a problem. This stretch feels amazing (in a ‘hurts so good’ kind of way).
I’m so excited to have Lindsay Lopez of Form Pilates in NYC here on the blog today. Lindsay is one of the best. She is passionate, intelligent and provides great insight on the body, as well as the Pilates industry as a whole. When she suggested this topic for the post I knew it would
Today’s guest-post is written by the lovely Anastasiya Goers of Balance In Me. Anastasiya is a fellow Pilates instructor and promoter of balance. Her site provides practical, informative and helpful tips on creating a life with more balance and value. I love what she has to share with you today. Take it away Anastasiya… 5
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