Why You Keep Losing Motivation (And How to Fix It)
Here's the truth: staying motivated isn't about willpower or discipline alone.
It's about building a fitness and nutrition approach that actually fits your life, your body, and your personality.
A Pilates Journey with Multiple Sclerosis
I share here a personal account of an individual with Multiple Sclerosis whose life has been positively impacted with Pilates.
” In twenty years of having MS (multiple sclerosis), I have tried everything. Pilates was new to me.
The results were not overnight. It has been just a year and I can feel it working….”
Workout for Strength, Not Stress
We have been so deeply conditioned by the ‘no pain, no gain’ workout philosophy that anything less does not feel like a workout.
Why do we feel the need to associate our workout efforts with a negative emotion?
Instead, why do we not choose positive emotions such as strength and energy to reflect our efforts?
The Power of Breathing
Our breath can have a profoundly positive impact on our bodies. Conscious, aware breathing can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve focus and concentration, increase energy levels, lead to faster recovery from fatigue. I could go on!
You are a work in progress
Fitness is much more than exercise.
It’s a lifestyle. And in this, we are all a work in progress.
Movement is fascinating
Movement allows us to be strong, powerful, and efficient; enabling us to lead active lives to the best of our abilities.
The simplest movement done with strength and fluidity is amazing to behold.
Quality of a movement is what matters; not just getting there.
What is it about Pilates?
I believe that Pilates as a training method is very inclusive; embracing all other systems of exercise, sport and movement.