Lisa’s “Why” – Why I became a Pilates Instructor

Last year I shared my story, My “Why”. The “Why” I became a Pilates instructor. At first the path was very unassuming, until I realized my purpose and that this was it! From there the path has been the exact opposite of accidental or faltering. Once I realized that THIS was the life that would…

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Annie’s Mat Class

Monday 9:00am – 10:00 Also trains private clients & teaches Sunday Yoga Today I took Annie’s Mat class. Today was a day that I had no interest in working out, but I did so because “not” is a slippery slope. Working out on a day when you’d rather do anything else somehow feels sweeter when you’re…

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Barre with Carly

Carly’s Barre Class Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30 Some Sunday’s – please check the schedule for Sunday Barre times       Ok, let me cut to the chase and just say, I loved it! I loved it, I loved it, I loved it! But that feeling of elation was more about how proud of myself…

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#SaveBreakfast

There are new studies being published challenging breakfast’s status as “the most important meal of the day.” Some demote it to [gasp] “just a meal,” while others claim that skipping breakfast altogether is just fine. I can’t help but imagine that somewhere in a sad, dark little bar, breakfast just pulled up a stool next…

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We Change Lives | Larry’s Story

core sport pilates fitness studio in downtown plymouth mi

Okay here’s the deal: we have all different types of clients from all walks of life. One thing that we hear a lot from our clients is that they wish they would have found us sooner. Larry is one of our clients that has experienced incredible results since he started with us over two years…

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Playground Workout

It was a LONG winter and we are all excited about spending some time outdoors! The park or playground is the perfect spot for the entire family to move together. While your kids are jumping, swinging and playing it is also a great opportunity for you to do the same with some adult variations. The…

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March MATness – Arm Weights Series Biceps

With tank top season around the corner……..hopefully, the standing arm weights are a great add on to the mat work. You will only need a light weight of 2-3lbs to make these exercise effective. The more that you can actively put the work into your own body the heavier those 2-3lbs will feel! Bicep Curls…

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March MATness – The Push-Up

Push-Ups are a great and effective way to strengthen the upper body. The important thing to remember is to keep the full body connection.  Body is in a strong straight line from the head to heels. Arms are a little wider than shoulder width apart with the entire palm and all ten fingers actively pressing…

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March MATness – Seal

The Seal is another rolling exercise similar to rolling like a ball and the open leg rocker. Difference is you are adding in the clap of the legs to start the roll back and while you are balancing. Start by just adding the clap at the beginning of the exercise if needed. Try to initiate and…

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