There are three very common questions I get when clients are asking about Pilates and how to start: Who are you trained by and what are the differences in Pilates schools? What does it mean to be “certified” in Pilates? How do I chose the right studio and instructor? Today I will address the reason […]
Coffee with Coconut Oil – Life Changing Coffee!
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I love coffee, but coffee with coconut oil takes it to a new level. Hear me out. I’ve taken breaks from coffee throughout my life. The first time was for lent years ago. Then I stopped for both of my pregnancies and cut back considerably during my years of infertility. I recommend to everyone they […]
5 Minute Upper Back Workout for Home!
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While I often hear from people that they would like exercises for their lower back, it’s not as common to have clients request an upper back workout. It’s an area that is easily ignored when it’s actually one of the most important muscle groups for decreasing pain and improving posture! You probably don’t even know […]
Two Easy Ways to Prevent Injury with Exercise
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How To Prevent Injury in Two Steps I recently did a great interview with Gina of The Healthy in Real Life Podcast. We discussed when surgery is appropriate for injuries, when to use ice versus heat and what some of the most common injuries are that I see as a physical therapist. I highly recommend listening […]
Exercises for Bloating and Digestion – Short Routine for Home
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Exercises for Bloating and Digestion I honestly never thought about digestion when I was younger. I ate what I wanted and let my body take care of it. No biggie. Then I had a colonoscopy at the ripe old age of 27 because of the weird stomach pains and intestinal problems I was having. It […]
What is a “Pilates Body”? This answer might surprise you.
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I’m sure you have heard the term “Pilates Body”. As in: – Oh, she really has a Pilates body – I can tell you do Pilates because you have that classic Pilates body – I want to do Pilates for a Pilates body In general it’s used to describe someone who aesthetically is “long and […]
IVF and Endometriosis – My IVF Journey & Success Story
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I have shared many posts and videos about my IVF and endometriosis experiences, and in this video I finally sit down and talk through my entire IVF journey. I was first diagnosed with endometriosis is 2005 through a laparoscopic surgery. I found ways to manage the pain and symptoms through diet and exercise and was […]
10 Minute Home Lunge Workout
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You need to add this Lunge Workout to your home routine ASAP! If you are saying to yourself “Ugh! Lunges!” – you are not alone. I get a lot of complaints about lunges. People commonly report experiencing knee pain during their lunge workout, so they unfortunately stop doing lunges all together. Lunges are an extremely […]
My Favorite 10 Minute Outer Thigh Workout
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This 10 Minute Outer Thigh Workout serves not only to tone a trouble area for many of us, it also strengthens the hip abductors. While that may not sound exciting, it should be! The hip abductors are extremely important when it comes to stabilizing the pelvis, contributing to proper knee alignment and allowing us to […]
20 Minute Home Workout for Strength
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While I love home workouts now, that wasn’t always the case. I didn’t have space, I didn’t know what to do and I DEFINITELY didn’t have the motivation to get off my couch and exercise after a long day at work. One day I was reading some girlie magazine and it had a little snippet offering […]