Any athlete should strive for a balanced and strong body. Obviously, this is easier said than done. It takes time, energy, discipline, and consistency. This is especially true for runners. I (Allison) have been a lifelong runner. My father set me down this path shortly after I learned how to walk. We spent countless weekends …
The association between many forms of “traditional” exercise and sheer, soul-crushing boredom, unfortunately, prevents many people from making sure they fit physical activity into their daily routine. Exercise can be strenuous, and it can be difficult. But there’s certainly no rule that says exercise has to, well, feel like exercise. A Barre class is one …
I swallowed an honesty pill today and can’t help but share my true feelings about Pilates. Is it really worth your time and money? In the past years, Yoga has become a synonym for Mind/Body fitness, Barre classes have become the gold ticket among millennials looking for a ballerina body, Crossfit has created a die-hard community like …
New Years Open House” Join us to try out the studio. Free class for new clients (current clients bring a friend and come free) 7am Mat Class 8am Reformer 9am Pilates Equipment Circuit 10:45 Barre 11 am Pilates 101 12pm Pilates 101 Pilates 101: Have you been wondering what is pilates? Found the equipment scary? This …
30 Day Barre Class Challenge Burpee Ah, the burpee. It’s one of the most dreaded exercise moves across the board, and yet every workout seems to incorporate a version of it (even yoga’s sun salutation resembles it). Why? Because it no joke works. Do it right, and you’ll strengthen your shoulders, your arms, your …
I grew up as a gymnast and when I was first introduced to the idea of a barre class I thought it was going to be like taking a dance at practice – that it would be scary and intimidating and some instructor would be scolding me that my turn-out wasn’t good enough and to point my toe …
1. How did you get in to fitness or pilates or both? I have danced since I was three years old, so fitness has always been a part of my life. Through high school and college, I danced around twenty hours a week. I added workouts at the gym with a personal trainer and various …
How did you get in to fitness? I got hooked on fitness in the 80’s with my parents. They exercised before it was what the cool kids did. I would go my mom’s step aerobics class and play with the bench. My dad took me to more road races than I can remember. He ran marathons …
