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Day #1 of the 7-day Pilates challenge: Back to the Mat. Today's routine is a full body Pilates workout designed to tone and strengthen from head to toe.
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Day #1 of the 7-day Pilates challenge: Back to the Mat. Today's routine is a full body Pilates workout designed to tone and strengthen from head to toe.
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Day #1 of the 7-day Pilates challenge: Back to the Mat. Today's routine is a full body Pilates workout designed to tone and strengthen from head to toe.
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BYE crunches! The days of simple sit-ups and crunches are gone. But this is good news! By learning how to engage your core muscles, specifically the transverse abdominis (TA) and pelvic floor, you’ll see quicker and BETTER results. So how do you properly engage your core to see these results? Find your muscles first Practice engaging the TA and pelvic …
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No time for a full workout? No problem! Start your day with these 5 energizing Pilates exercises. You’ll move, breathe, strengthen, and tone through gentle movements that will leave you feeling ready to take on the day! And make sure to download your FREE PDF of these exercises to keep on hand anytime you need a quick Pilates workout. << …
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Hi Beauties! Feeling a little under the weather, have low energy, or getting over a cold? Then this quick Pilates routine is just what you need. This workout is gentle and rejuvenating and perfect for those days when you don’t have much energy, but know you need to move your body. These gentle exercises will help you release tension, relax, …
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Hi Beauties!

Feeling a little under the weather, have low energy, or getting over a cold?

Then this quick Pilates routine is just what you need. This workout is gentle and rejuvenating and perfect for those days when you don’t have much energy, but know you need to move your body.

These gentle exercises will help you release tension, relax, and promote healing to help you get back to yourself as soon as possible!

Check out this gentle Pilates routine over on my YouTube channel today and let me know how it goes!

Revisit this workout anytime you need something relaxing and quick to help you feel better!

xo,

PS – Check out my Sick Day Survival Guide for more tips to help you feel your best!

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Hi Beauties!

While Pilates is my main thing, I also love teaching barre workouts. Barre is a great way to change things up while continuing to focus on proper form and efficient movement.

In the Beach Barre Cardio routine, you’ll not only tone and strengthen your entire body, but boost your heart health, improve circulation, and work up a sweat.

Keep your Pilates principles in mind, grab a chair for balance, and enjoy this quick & effective, 15-minute Pilates-barre workout!

Today, we’re focusing on meditation once again! Your Mindfulness Assignment for the day is to find time for meditation. It can be moving or sitting still, 5 minutes or 50 minutes….it’s completely up to you.

xo,

PS – This Workout is now available exclusively to members of The Balanced Life Sisterhood! CLICK HERE to learn more!

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What I’m Wearing:

Lole Bonavy Leggings // Alo Yoga Elite Tank (similar)

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Hi Beauties!

Ready for your workout?

We all know that meditation is good for us – but it’s not easy!

Did you know that since Pilates is considered a form of mind-body exercise, you can actually reap the benefits of meditation WHILE doing your workout? Pretty cool, right? 

I can’t wait to hear how it goes!

In today’s 15-minute Pilates workout, you’ll focus on your body, movement, and breath to experience the benefits of meditation in addition to the benefits of exercise.

For many of us, it’s hard to focus when our bodies aren’t moving – so this routine is designed to be a moving meditation to clear your mind and refresh your spirit, while also moving and strengthening the body.

I’m pretty passionate about today’s Mindfulness Assignment. Be sure to watch today’s video through to the very end for more details on what it means to “create pockets of silence” in your day. 

Keep up the great work!

xo,

PS – This Workout is now available exclusively to members of The Balanced Life Sisterhood! CLICK HERE to learn more!

Some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, The Balanced Life receives commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Full disclosure.

What I’m Wearing:

Lorna Jane Gentle Support F/L Tight // Lole Twist Tank (similar)

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