Today I want to talk a little bit about returning to exercise after miscarriage. A few weeks ago, I shared my miscarriage story, and I’ve wanted to be very honest and transparent about how I’m returning to exercise after going through such a traumatic experience. Before we dive in, here are a few disclaimers: This […]
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“Will Pilates help me lose weight?” I receive this question on a weekly basis. And the while the short answer is “yes, Pilates can help you lose weight.” It may happen in unexpected ways. Pilates workouts provide a host of benefits, such as alleviating back pain and improving posture. But if you want to lose
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Every day in The Sisterhood online community I see and hear inspirational stories from members who have transformed not only their bodies, but also their perspectives and attitudes. I was recently inspired by Erin’s post in our Sisterhood Facebook group, and invited her to share her journey here on the blog. I hope this leaves you feeling inspired, motivated and encouraged!
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Happy New Year, Beauties! To help you kick the year off on a healthy note, I created a brand new Pilates ball workout that you can do from home or on the road. If you don’t have a classic Pilates ball (like this one), you can use any small ball from your kids room
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Hi Beauties, We’re tackling a really important topic in today’s post: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. It’s a topic that many don’t talk about because of shame, fear or embarrassment. But it’s a common condition that needs to be brought to light. A member of The Balanced Life Sisterhood recently shared a her experience with Pelvic Floor
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Hi Beauties! Have you been watching the Olympics? I don’t know about you, but I am totally inspired by seeing people so dedicated to their craft. Their determination and dedication is truly admirable. While Pilates isn’t an Olympic event (yet!), many Olympians include Pilates in their training programs. Not only does Pilates build muscle, it also improves balance,
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You ask, I deliver! A lot of you have been requesting more workouts using the Pilates ring so I’m excited to share that a new 10-minute Pilates ring workout is up on my YouTube channel! The ring (also known as the magic circle) can be used to modify exercises or make them more challenging. It’s an
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Hi Beauties! I recently recorded a podcast with one of my favorite blogs, Coffee + Crumbs, and one of the topics we discussed was how my workout routine has changed since having my second child. I shared how my perspective has changed and also got practical about creative ways to exercise with young kids at
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Do you ever clean your Pilates mat? Here’s a simple DIY mat cleaner you can make at home! This simple recipe utilizes witch hazel, water, and essential oils. You can switch up the oils based on your preferences, but here are the reasons I chose tea tree, lavender, and peppermint oil in my DIY mat
Hi Beauties! Today’s workout is another “hurts so good” kind of workout. 🙂 Get down on your mat and let me know how it goes! Note: if you feel any of this in your lower back make sure to really engage your core and think of LENGTHENING your lower back. Don’t hesitate to make movements smaller
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