Hip flexor tightness is one of the most common issues I see as a Pilates instructor—especially in people who sit for long hours. Whether you’re working at a desk or driving a lot, your hip flexors tend to shorten and tighten, leading to discomfort, poor posture, and even lower back pain. The good news? A…
Sitting for hours at a desk is brutal on your hips. It tightens your hip flexors, weakens your glutes, and reduces your overall mobility. As a trainer, I see this all the time. So I designed a simple yet highly effective hip mobility routine for desk workers. It takes less than 15 minutes a day…
If you’re tired of crunches, sit-ups, or holding planks until your arms shake, it might be time to try something different. Pilates offers a fresh, low-impact approach to building core strength—and it all starts with one easy-to-learn move: the tabletop. While it may not look intense, the tabletop is a powerful foundational exercise that activates…
You don’t need to empty your wallet for boutique fitness classes or high-end gym memberships to work your core effectively. One of the best tools you can add to your home workouts is an inexpensive, versatile Pilates ball. Pilates instructors love this small, squishy ball for a reason—it delivers a serious core challenge while helping…
Starting your fitness journey can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. As a personal trainer, I often meet clients who want to strengthen their legs but are unsure which moves are safe, effective, and suitable for their current fitness level. The good news? You don’t need a gym membership or fancy…
When you’re juggling work, family, and everything else life throws at you, the last thing you want is to wash a pile of pots and pans. That’s why one-pot meals are a true lifesaver. Not only do they cut down on cleanup, but they also make sure the flavors meld beautifully, without losing nutrients down…
If you’re a runner who’s battled knee pain, you know how frustrating it can be. That dull ache that turns into a sharp stab mid-stride? It used to ruin my training, cut my long runs short, and leave me hobbling around the next day. I thought knee pain was just the price of being a…
If you’re anything like me, you probably grew up thinking running faster is the surest way to get fit. Sprint intervals, pushing your pace, collapsing in a sweaty heap—that was the gold standard of “good” cardio. So when I first read about the idea that slowing down your runs could improve your cardiovascular fitness, I…
If you asked me a month ago what I did for my back pain, I would have shrugged and said, “Complain about it.” I’ve had a stubbornly stiff back for years—long hours at a desk and little stretching will do that to you. I’d tried the occasional yoga class, but nothing stuck. Then a friend…
Struggling to figure out how to balance cardio and strength training in your week? You’re not alone. Many people either overdo cardio, neglect strength training, or vice versa—leading to plateaus, frustration, or even injury. An alternating schedule can be the answer. So, what is an alternating cardio and strength workout schedule? Simply put, you divide…