Welcome to Day 2 of the Mat Madness Pilates & Barre Challenge! In today’s workout you’ll focus on toning those abdominals. Whether your goal is a six pack or just a strong and healthy core, this workout will help you get there! The moves are based in pilates, which is hands down one of the…
We all know that if you want to look tight and toned then pilates is a no brainer. But what if your goal is to shed pounds? Can pilates help you lose weight? The answer is definitely yes. But you have to understand how it can help. Classical Pilates Mat Work First, pilates mat work…
Any pilates lover knows that the only things better than practicing pilates is getting all the apparel for the next pilates class. There are so many cute outfits, grip socks and props that it is so easy to shop for a pilates lover! This Gift Guide for the Pilates Lover has you covered! Help spread…
The Pilates Series of Five is the classical pilates mat sequence used to work your abdominals and focus on the breathing. I love this series for a quick ab blast or to warm up the core for even more work. Even if you only did these five exercises everyday, you would end up with a…
There is something about being able to get my workout in at the beach that seems luxurious, like I’m on vacation even if I am not. It also makes my workout feel special and less like, well, work! This quick beach workout is perfect for a long day at the beach or in conjunction with…
This may be a shock to you. The first time I tried pilates (eons ago), I wasn’t hooked. I didn’t think there was enough of a “burn factor” and I didn’t see the numbers on my heart rate monitor going too high–not a huge cardio output nor a huge calorie burn. Today as a much…
