The self-care movement is at risk of becoming riddled with shallow, watered-down opinions. These often revolve around hedonistic behavior with little-to-no real value. The focus is too often on things like meaningless massages, nights spent out on the town, and prioritizing “me-time” over responsibilities and health. The truth is, while massages and me-time are fine …
Getting injured or falling ill alters your entire life, especially if you’re immersed in an active lifestyle. An injury or illness can have devastating effects on your physical features and abilities as well as your emotions and mental strength. So when it’s time to recover, it can be terrifying. Not only do you have to …
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I started teaching very young, I grew up in family educators and I vowed at a young age I would never do that. Never say never. I love what I do, and I am so thankful for my clients and instructors. I have taught everyone over the last 15 plus years the young the old, …
Are you sitting down and reading this post? If so (and your shoulders are curled and slouched), that poor posture could be taking a toll on your health. Most of us take it for granted, but how we sit, stand, and walk make a difference in how we look and feel. Moving your body more …
For many of us, 2020 has been…a lot. When the new normal feels anything but, something has to give. Work, family obligations, or self-care may have gotten bumped down a few notches on the to-do list. While some people are using quarantine to up-level their fitness routines (and document each morning run or streaming Barre …
Exercise and physical activity are important to your health and well-being. If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition where the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of your body, you may find that exercise isn’t as easy as it once …
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Although many of us have been working from home for a while, you may still be struggling with fitting in exercise into your schedule. The Coronavirus has impacted all of our lives as we adapt to new lifestyles and change the routines we’ve been used to for so long. Working from home has been one …
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If a rounded upper spine or computer slouch is on your mind, you definitely want to read further.A primary reason the upper spine slouches forward in the first place has a lot to do with arms—what’s done with them, and more importantly, what’s NOT. When’s the last time you used your arms to hold the …
Got Computer Slouch? There’s a Simple Fix That Feels Fantastic… Read More »
I have said it over and over. Thank you for your support of this time. WE ARE REOPENING! I could not be happier. We are not pulling live streaming but we are looking for a balance. We need your help so please read this newsletter especially if you did not read last weeks. We Don’t …
Pat yourself on the back—you made it through May in one piece! (Really March and April too) We hope you’ve been able to get into a new groove with our current “normal” and feel like you’re thriving rather than just surviving. I have been very lucky as all the Absolute Pilates family has supported me, …
