How to Permanently Change Your Fitness Habits, Even if You Think You Can’t

You know what they say about changing everything overnight, right? It’s basically impossible! But here’s the huge silver lining to this fact: while instant change is impossible, the decision to change can happen in an instant. Every year we make promises to ourselves to become better at an infinite list of things. We want to get […]

Are You Taking Time for Yourself?

Summer is officially in full swing. The studio is abuzz, kids are out of school, and my favorite vacation spot, Dale Hollow Lake, is calling my name. I’m blessed to work with amazing clients who keep me inspired week after week with their commitment to themselves. Their ongoing progress in their bodies and lives is […]

Scarcity and Your Pilates Practice

I recently had the pleasure of taking an entire week off strictly for vacation. And I didn’t work on one single blog post! While taking a break may sound simple and easy enough, for me it’s a giant accomplishment. Why, you ask? Simply because I have believed for a long time that I just couldn’t […]

Are You Damaging Your Pelvic Floor with Ab Work?

Mastering the basics will help you avoid damaging many body parts, but in this article we’re going to look at how to avoid damaging your pelvic floor. You might be surprised to learn just how common a problem this is in many fitness circles, not just Pilates.

Stretch Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

With the arrival of the new year, many of us are gearing up for new fitness plans that will get us the results we’ve been hoping or struggling for. But, before you dive into any new fitness program, I’d like to encourage you to incorporate stretching and release work first, and here’s why… People come […]

The Facial Fascia Fitness Secret

This year has been the year of fascia education for me. I’ve learned just how important a role healthy fascia plays in overall body health. Of course, once you realize how important your fascial system is, your next question is, inevitably, “How the heck do I keep my fascia healthy?” Ultimately, the answer is simple. […]