Self Care

One of the easiest things you can do for your health involves learning how to breathe. Yes, learning. Learning how to breathe deeply and incoporating it into your daily life can have a profound impact on your health and well-being. I have guest-post up on Balance In Me today that explains why deep breathing matters, […]

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

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

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

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