A few years ago, I started competing in Spartan Races. At 6’6″ and weighing a lean 240 pounds, my body type doesn’t necessarily give me an…
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From Right Wing to the Reformer My whole life, I’ve identified as two things. A soccer player, and a Pilates instructor. Being a mom of three…
“Neuroplasticity” is Everywhere Right Now From social media reels promising instant pain relief with a single eye drill, to courses claiming to “rewire your brain” in…
We celebrate July 4th in the US because our independence is fundamental to our way of life. Our country’s path to freedom got me thinking about…
For decades, I’ve worked with athletes at every level—high school, collegiate, professional, and dedicated weekend warriors. Yet my own Pilates journey didn’t begin until I was…
Traveling often takes us out of our routines. Different beds, long flights, busy schedules… and sometimes, very little time or space for ourselves. But movement doesn’t…
We’re celebrating Father’s Day this year with our very own Ryan Galang, Balanced Body’s Marketing Production Coordinator. Ryan practices Pilates weekly and brought home some of…
This month we partnered with Reed Flanagan, an expert in Pilates and strength and conditioning to show us a new way to incorporate hamstring curls into…
Spring brings blooming flowers, longer days… and for many, an onslaught of sneezing, coughing, and congestion. While seasonal allergies may seem like a minor nuisance, they…
Gardening can be wonderfully grounding—but let’s be honest, hours of bending, lifting, digging, and twisting can leave your back, hips, and shoulders feeling stiff and sore.…
