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I imagine as you read this post you have a hundred thoughts going through your head: tasks that need to get done, calls that need to be made, meals that need to be planned, a house that needs to be cleaned, appointments that need to be scheduled. I imagine you have your plate full…or more
An article of mine is up on Lisa Johnson Fitness today… “Wouldn’t it be great if getting in shape were a one-time event? Like buying a car? You make the purchase and you’re set for a good 10 years. If only … Alas, fitness requires consistent repetition and must be maintained on a weekly, if
Another workout is up on The Balanced Life Pilates YouTube channel! I’ve received a handful of requests for exercises that tone the arms – the back of the arms in particular. This workout is quick, efficient and effective. Squeeze it in a few times per week when your arms feel like they need an extra boost.
I am so excited to share today’s “Real Woman, Real Balance” interview with you today. I’ve been blessed to call Rachael Lampa my friend for the past 4 years. Her husband, Brendan, and my husband have been best friends since high school. The minute I met Rachael, I hoped that her and Brendan would get
Within the course of a day I work with anywhere from 5-25 women who are all working to improve their bodies through exercise. Some women see tremendous, dramatic and long-lasting results. Others don’t. Some women are motivated and consistent for months, even years on end. Others aren’t. They all crave the same results but one
Most of the time I turn to Pilates when I want to challenge my muscles and build strength. But between teaching Pilates, writing about Pilates and planning Pilates programs sometimes my brain needs a Pilates break. Crazy, I know. Lately I’ve been interspersing short, intense circuit workouts into my routine to challenge my body in
Today’s guest post is written by the inspiring woman behind ForTheGlow.Com, Jennifer Jordan. Some of you may remember Jennifer from the Pi-Glow Challenge we co-led a few months ago. What I love about Jennifer is her undeniable passion for healthy living. Everything she does has a purpose – to inspire women to take care of
I am so excited to share today’s guest post with you. Jennifer Phelan is a Pilates professional in Boston, Massachusetts. She is widely known for her phenomenal Pilates Fusion classes and has a loyal following of clients and fans due to her energy and passion for Pilates. Her and I laugh because it often feels
Given that this is a website dedicated to inspiring women to take a balanced approach to health and fitness – I find myself thinking about the concept of balance quite a bit. Many people are led to believe that it’s impossible to find balance because there just isn’t enough time in the day or energy
Has insecurity regarding your body or abilities ever held you back from trying something new? Or participating in a sport or activity? Or perhaps insecurity has simply kept you on the sideline, rather than diving into life and taking part. I personally can think of multiple occasions where I chose to lay still, poised, and
There is a trend going around the internet of people sharing “A Day In The Life.” Simple posts that expose what a typical day looks like in a certain career or lifestyle. I love getting glimpses into other people’s lives and often have people ask me what it’s like to be a Pilates instructor. I
Many of my clients complain of knots in their back; those aching, aggravating, tight spots that just never seem to go away. Perhaps you can relate. Hours of sitting and typing at your desk is an invitation for those little spots of tension take up residence in your neck, shoulder and back. Unfortunately, workouts can
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