Wishing you a BOO-tiful Halloween filled with spine-tingling fun and wickedly good workouts! 👻🎃💪

Our Genetics can not only determine our physical traits but can also influence how our bodies respond to exercise, nutrition, and various lifestyle factors.

DID YOU KNOW?

1. Muscle Fiber Composition: Some of us are born with a higher percentage of fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are beneficial for explosive movements, while others have more slow-twitch fibers, which are better suited for endurance exercises. Understanding your muscle fiber composition can help tailor your Pilates routine.

2. Metabolism: Our genes influence our metabolic rate and how efficiently our bodies burn calories. Some individuals naturally burn calories faster, while others have a slower metabolism. This helps to inform your dietary choices.

3. Injury Risk: Genetics can also impact your susceptibility to injuries. For example, some people may be more prone to certain types of injuries due to their unique joint structures.

4. Recovery Rate: Your genetic makeup can influence how quickly your body recovers from exercise. Some individuals recover more rapidly, allowing for more frequent and intense workouts, while others may need more time between sessions.

Workouts 7 and 8 have finally dropped! Thank you so much to everyone for your kind feedback and love of the Fat Burn program. We can't wait to start creating more programs like these more frequently in the new year! Enjoy!

Will all this Fat Burn talk, let’s take it back for a second to our Stretch Program. Can I get a collective sigh ?

After a long day of running around or even just sitting at your desk for hours on end, it’s so nice to take 15 minutes to reset.

The Full Body 2 workout from the Stretch Series is one of my favorites!

This week, we’re switching it up: I want to know what you LOVE about in-studio Pilates!

I know you’re probably saying, “hmmm, where is she going with this,” BUT I would love to know what you think makes it magical so we can better translate that to this platform! Comment away below!

Active recovery involves engaging in low-intensity exercises and movements on your rest days or in between intense workouts. Unlike complete rest, where you do nothing, active recovery keeps your body in motion while minimizing stress and impact. It's about maintaining a level of activity that promotes healing and rejuvenation. Luckily with resistance, Pilates, it already is kind of an active recovery practice, however, I know many of you combine resistance Pilates with other forms of exercise and it’s important to be more conscious about your active recovery in order to avoid overuse injuries.

The Benefits of Active Recovery

1. Improved Circulation: Gentle movements like walking or light stretching during active recovery increase blood flow to your muscles. This improved circulation helps deliver essential nutrients and oxygen to muscle tissues, aiding in the repair process.

2. Reduced Muscle Stiffness: Engaging in light, non-strenuous activity can alleviate muscle stiffness and soreness that often follows intense workouts. It promotes flexibility and reduces the risk of injury.

3. Faster Recovery: Active recovery can accelerate your body's recovery process. It helps to clear metabolic waste products and repair damaged muscle tissues, allowing you to return to your regular training sooner.

4. Mental Relaxation: Active recovery isn't just about your body; it's also beneficial for your mind. It can provide a break from the mental stress of high-intensity training and promote relaxation, which is crucial for overall well-being.

5. Injury Prevention: By engaging in gentle movements, you maintain joint mobility and muscle flexibility. This, in turn, reduces the risk of overuse injuries that can occur from excessive, intense training without adequate recovery.

6. Enhanced Endurance: Active recovery promotes the development of your aerobic system, improving your overall endurance and stamina over time.

7. Long-Term Consistency: Consistent active recovery sessions can help you adhere to your fitness routine without feeling burned out. It's a sustainable way to maintain your commitment to exercise.

Remember that everyone's body is different. What constitutes active recovery for one person might differ for another. Listen to your body and choose activities that make you feel good and help you recover effectively.

Get ready to get those muscle shakes with this Fat Burn workout! Focusing mainly on the abs and lower body, Tracey is really going to put your stabilizer muscles to the test!

Can we just talk about the diamond lifts at 5:52???
W-O-W!

As someone who practices Pilates 6-7 times a week and works in the industry, I have heard SO many misconceptions about the method and who it’s “good” for. I want to hear what Pilates/fitness myth has stuck with you over time!