Pilates

Joseph Pilates once said: “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” I love this quote because it underscores just how vital spinal mobility is for holistic wellness, no matter the stage of life we’re in.  But a healthy spine is not […]

Should you invest in Pilates equipment if you’re new or want to make it more challenging?  While you can leverage the benefits of Pilates at home (or even in a hotel room while traveling) without equipment—it can be fun to bring in some additional sources of resistance or difficulty. But, before you grab a set

Despite what we have been taught to believe, a great functional core workout has nothing to do with aesthetics. A strong and stable core is about so much more than visibly toned abs. As the body’s main center of gravity, this muscle group allows you to stand, reach, twist, bend, lean, squat, and perform other

Menopause and hip pain go hand in hand. Throughout this transformative time , hip pain is among the many menopause symptoms, next to hot flashes, hormonal changes, breast tenderness, and painful intercourse. It might not occur to you, but many female reproductive organs are located between the hip bones, in the pelvic cavity. This is

Deep core and pelvic floor exercises are some of the most important for your body, especially if you’re a woman. They’re the reason why I can still jump on a trampoline after having four children! (As long as I don’t have a full bladder and have to sneeze at the same time – ha!) These

This is not your average Pilates before and after. You’re not going to find any photos or talk of body weight. For us at Lindywell, the true “before and after” is often felt even more than seen—and this is how we find our members naturally reframe their transformation after joining.  When workouts meet you where

At Lindywell, we focus on Pilates mat exercises because we love how accessible they are. Whether you’re targeting your arms, legs, or core, you can do your workout anywhere. Sometimes, you don’t even need a mat! (Our standing workouts are a favorite in the community.) Another thing we love about mat pilates is how fun

If you’ve been playing the Pilates vs. weight training game (Which one is better? Which one should I choose?)—I have good news: you don’t have to choose. Even better, when you combine Mat Pilates (Pilates without a reformer, which is what we do at Lindywell) with weight training, you reap the benefits of both.  When