‘Tis the season!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We wanted to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a truly joyful holiday season! This year has been filled with inspiring Pilates workouts, wellness challenges, and a shared commitment to a healthier, happier lifestyle. As we embrace the holiday spirit, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your dedication and enthusiasm.

We have a special request this holiday: take a pause from our usual Pilates routine. Yes, you read that right! For the first time, we're encouraging you to step away from your Corefirst, embrace the holiday magic, and enjoy precious moments with your loved ones.

This festive season is about gratitude, joy, and creating lasting memories with family and friends. So, give yourself the gift of relaxation, and let the glow of holiday lights and the warmth of laughter fill your home.

There's always just one more rep... or two, or three...😉

What is your favorite health and wellness book?

We are really loving the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Have you read it? There were so many “ah-ha!” moments!

This is going to be our BIGGEST challenge yet!

Get ready to completely change your body in just 30 days! Work with fellow challengers to overcome obstacles and cheer each other on in your fitness journeys well into the New Year!

JOIN NOW!

📝 RESOURCES:

For this challenge, download and print off the PDFs below to follow along: 
Internal Practices Workbook 
30-Day Transformation Challenge

Avocado Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis

We’re getting fancy over here! Now, we know Avocados cost an arm and a leg these days, but this recipe might just be worth it in our book!

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe avocados

• 200g dark chocolate, melted

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

• 1/4 cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Raspberries (for coulis and garnish)

• Splash of lemon juice

Instructions:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine:

   • 3 ripe avocados

   • 200g melted dark chocolate

   • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

   • 1/4 cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)

   • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2. Blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency for the avocado chocolate mousse.

3. In a separate blender, make the raspberry coulis by blending:

   • Raspberries (quantity based on preference)

   • A splash of lemon juice

4. Layer the avocado chocolate mousse with the raspberry coulis in serving glasses or bowls.

5. Optionally, garnish with additional raspberries for a burst of freshness.

Feel free to adjust the quantities based on your taste preferences.

Notice something new on our workout homepage?

We received some awesome feedback that it may be helpful to have a revolving “ideal” weekly workout schedule, so we have added a “WEEKLY WORKOUTS” section to the homepage! These will change every Monday and will consist of 3-5 workouts to complete throughout the week if you so choose! This category will be featured whenever there ISN’t a challenge going on to avoid confusion! Enjoy!

Workout Highlight: Prisoner Sit Up

HOLY CORE!! In this move really work to “scoop” up the lower abs and activate your entire torso before pulling all the way up. Work to fight against the Corefirst helping/ pulling you up!

Workout Highlight: Rowing Bicep Curl

Rowing is the perfect way to attack all major muscle groups at the same time! This move utilizes the sliders to activate the legs (especially the hamstrings), arms, and core!

FOCUS AREA: Be sure to really zero-in on the push and pull aspect of the move. You are pushing the force out and pulling it back in.