Morning friends! Check of five of my favorite functional whole-body combo exercises. But FIRST! What is a…? Functional exercise An exercise that mimics an every day task (i.e. reaching for something, lifting something) An exercise made to increase functionality in everyday activities (i.e. climbing stairs) Whole-body exercise …works the whole body Combo exercise Works twoContinue reading “Functional Full-Body Workout”
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20-minute Laid-Back Pilates Flow + Thoughts on Hoarding??
Hello there.. Y’all, I do not support hoarding in any way whatsoever. I don’t understand the obsession with toilet paper, or why so any menial items seem to be sold out (i.e. oatmeal and bath toys?) I do fully understand the impulse to hoard though. It’s almost impossible to resist! I just came from theContinue reading “20-minute Laid-Back Pilates Flow + Thoughts on Hoarding??”
Barre and Abdominal Workout (30 minute video + graphic)
Gooooooooood morning! Get strong, lean, long, and why not throw in some washboard-abs while we’re at it? Try out my 30-minute Barre and Abs Workout. Follow along with the video (laugh at my struggles) or use the graphic and practice the exercises on your own time! Grab your mat, grab a chair, and let’s doContinue reading “Barre and Abdominal Workout (30 minute video + graphic)”
Pilates Index: words to know
Below you will find a list of commonly used terms within the fitness world, especially ones you find within the Pilates method. Positions: Table top legs From a supine position, knees bent at 90 degrees with knees stacked on top of hips, shins parallel with the floor. Supine On your back Prone On yourContinue reading “Pilates Index: words to know”
Pilates Movement Principles and Beginner Exercises
I have been receiving some feedback that many who wish to try pilates are feeling intimidated because there is a lot of verbiage/talk of activating certain muscle groups and areas of the body that are completely foreign to those who(m?) are unfamiliar with pilates basics. There are 10 Pilates Movement Principles, each of which areContinue reading “Pilates Movement Principles and Beginner Exercises”
Quarantined, but I still have a nice ass (30 minute BOOTY FOCUS pilates flow)
Another day gone and the relative number of fucks I give grows dangerously low. I wonder if I will be left with anything resembling a filter at the end of all this? Nothing we can do for now, except try to stay positive and ignore the stress, desperation and fear that is circumnavigating the generalContinue reading “Quarantined, but I still have a nice ass (30 minute BOOTY FOCUS pilates flow)”
Holiday Decorating on a Budget
Good morning! Let’s jump right in; the holidays. Am I getting a little ahead of myself? No. I tend to jump into holiday mode as soon as it is consistently below 55 degrees for over a week. Once Halloween is over, just forget about it because the decorations are going up. I am known toContinue reading “Holiday Decorating on a Budget”
Morning Musings and the Aftermath of a Three-Day Juice Cleanse
Good morning all, Yet another morning spent lying in bed for 20 minutes after the initial flicker of wakefulness, denying that it’s time to get up. We’ve been having a lot of these. I also spend these minutes protecting my face as I was pretty decently head butted the other morning; my nose might beContinue reading “Morning Musings and the Aftermath of a Three-Day Juice Cleanse”
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