Pilates Living

Pilates makes you feel good. We all know that.

But looking good while doing Pilates makes us feel even better.

Choosing the right outfit for your Pilates practice might not be the most important thing but it can definitely make a huge difference in how comfortable you feel during your session. There are a lot of activewear companies that advertise having the absolute best product for you. The prices and styles range from $10 to $200+ making you wonder what the big deal is about a piece of fabric.

Here are a couple of things to look for when choosing your Pilates activewear:

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Pilates is more than just a workout. Any person who’s been doing it for at least a couple of months knows that Pilates doesn’t only sculpt your body but it also clears your mind and gives you energy and inner serenity. But what is so special about Pilates?

After practicing Pilates for 5 years and teaching it for 3 years I’ve seen changes in my body and mind as well as observed the same transformations in my clients. Most people come to a Pilates class to get a flat tummy, ease joint pains and discomforts, rehabilitate after a surgery or improve their athletic performance. And Pilates can do all of that!

But the most amazing part happens when students start seeing changes not only in their bodies but also in their minds, in their emotions and in their lives altogether. I’m partial, of course, but Pilates is a true miracle tool.

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What is the biggest obstacle that is keeping you from taking Pilates?

• you don’t have a Pilates studio in the area;
• Pilates classes are expensive;
• You took the first Pilates class in the wrong setting and never came back (they try a DVD, take a class at the gym with 40 other members or simply get to work with an instructor who hasn’t gone through proper training.)
• You don’t have time for Pilates.

Today I’m talking to Robin Long, a Pilates instructor and a blogger at TheBalancedLifeOnline, a new mommy and an inspiring Pilates success story. Just like many other women in modern world she was battling stress and anxiety because of her busy lifestyle. Pilates helped her take control of her life.

Today she helps other women find strength and confidence through Pilates. Her passion for the Method motivated her to create 2 online courses to help those students who want to experience the benefits of Pilates but can’t commit to taking in-person classes at the studio.

I’ll let Robin tell her story and share

• 5 favorite Pilates exercises;
• 5 tips to achieving a balanced Pilates body;
• The biggest benefit of Pilates.

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