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At Home in a Home Studio!
I have a home pilates and personal training studio equipped with a treadmill, spinning bike, 2 balanced body reformers with all the toys and a variety of other tools and goodies. From time to time I...
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Empathy – Do You Feel What I Feel?
I’ve been thinking quite a bit lately about what qualities make a good friend, partner and actually even someone you’d choose as a trainer. There are the obvious choices: Honest Kind Fun Sense of Humor...
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Who Needs a Little Motivation?
It’s Winter, which means it’s grey, gloomy, cold, and wet. All of that can do a number on even the best of intentions. Whether you made a New Year’s Resolution or are just struggling stick with your...
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What’s your Hurry?
Much of our day – going faster is a good thing! The more you can squeeze in the better. Getting somewhere early not late is great! Doing more in less time – ideal. But one place I am giving you...
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Deliciousness!
I recently had a conversation with a friend about food. It’s our perception that food prep has become simpler. I remember looking up recipes 10 years ago and there were so many steps and ingredients!...
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Dealing with Critics
One of the things I love about what I do is I am helping people feel good about themselves, recover from injuries, redefine their bodies and find their physical and also emotional strength. While not...
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Letting Go
It can be hard to let go – of habits, relationships, jobs – you name it – the norm is comfortable. I’ve recently been faced with several decisions that require me to to decide whether to let go or hold...
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Who’s Taking Care of YOU?
Today I had a new client. I love new clients. I love meeting new people and sharing Pilates with them. I love seeing their response as they discover a new love! I’ve yet to have a new client just...
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Mini Goal Setting
I have some goals I am working towards. They are the bigger kind that will take a longer period of time to accomplish. I have physical goals as well as business and relationship goals. I think goals...
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Charleston Smoothie Goodness
One of the best parts of travel and vacationing somewhere new is the unexpected delights you find! While on vacation last week in Charleston, SC, my boyfriend and I were looking for a place to get a...
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Principles to Live By
I was recently hanging out by the pool at my boyfriend’s condo as we were grilling our dinner. Several other neighbors were also hanging out, and we all got to talking. I really think these chance...
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Dietary Discipline
You are invited to join me in a little dietary discipline! If we all do this together – we will not only have support but also some accountability. For just one week – commit to eat healthy. For me...
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New Year’s Resolution – Should You or Shouldn’t You?
I often get asked what I think about New Year’s Resolutions. Or sometimes the question comes more like, “Do you think you’ll get a bunch on new clients in January?” So I’ve been thinking about the...
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12South Pilates – Year in Review
2013 has been a wonderful year here at 12South Pilates. In January, the Pilates Arm Chair was added to the studio and it’s been a big hit with students. This summer, a third reformer joined our setup...
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Finding Your Mind Body Connection
In Pilates class, you’ll often hear me talk about the mind body connection. I thought it would be good today to take a moment to look at just what that means. When we talk about mind body connection...
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Thigh Gap
There has been a lot of buzz lately in the media and women’s magazines about ‘thigh gap’. What is thigh gap? It is the space between your thighs when standing with your legs together. For most this is...
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Learning and Teaching
I recently had the opportunity to visit my hometown, and take a Pilates class with one of my mentors from my Pilates training days. She had just opened her own studio that week! I was excited to see...
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Where is your Happy?
Where are you the happiest? What makes you smile, feel your best and let your worries go? This is an important question. It’s one you should really think about before you answer. Yes – we are all happy...
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Why are You Inflexible?
I hear it often from new students – I’m not very flexible. Sometimes these students do have a limited range of motion, and sometimes they are better than they realize! Flexibility is our ability to...
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Considering a Fitness Gift?
The question came up in class the other day – is it appropriate to give someone fitness apparel or equipment for Christmas? Is it nice and supportive or an unasked for hint and insult? I believe...
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