Month #1 of 2016 is in the books. Where do you stand on those many resolutions you set at the beginning of this new year? Come February, I always have to remind myself to reevaluate how successful I’ve been at accomplishing the goals I set for myself for the new year. Maybe your resolution was […]
It’s common to get super busy with work and family life. And for most of us, one of the first things to cut out of a jam packed schedule is working out. When I’m pinched for time but unwilling to abandon my workout, I walk the Coit Tower Steps or Greenwich Steps.* Here are my […]
Long outdated is the notion that weight loss is a purely calories in and calories out equation. In the fitness industry, we see it all the time: people on strict diets who exercise everyday, still struggling to reach their ideal weight. First and foremost, we don’t support unrealistic body standards or believe that a certain […]
There are so many diets out there today! From the Mediterranean, Anti-inflammatory, Paleo to the Gluten Free and Vegan Raw diets, you’ve heard of them all. It’s great to have so many options, but how do you choose? As a fitness industry veteran, I know a bit about healthy eating. Still, picking a diet can be […]
For many of our clients, and millions of Americans, joint replacements can mean the difference between an active life and a life of chronic pain. Thankfully joint replacement surgery has become a feasible option for more people than ever. With shorter recovery times and longer life spans of the replaced joint, this surgery can give […]
If you’re like me, contemplating an extended time away from work–from the studio, a small business, or booming corporation–fills you with stress. There is always too much to get done and there will always be more work to do. However, foregoing those extended vacations and accruing time off that you will never use, could be […]
I fully believe that everyone out there has a secret weapon. An activity, a mantra, a food, that makes you come alive, that makes you perform better, that supports your life positively. Tennis star, Andy Murray’s? It just so happens to be Gyrotonic and it just so happens to be what’s making him more successful […]
I was speaking recently to a client who has been coming to Blue Sparrow Pilates for six years. He started coming to the studio to rehabilitate a back injury that was keeping him from a fully active life. During our chat he reminded me of the importance of doing homework. “I really hit my stride once I […]
No, it’s not breast milk or the latest protein powder. It’s not a new-age training regimen or time off. It’s not the latest technologically enhanced equipment. It’s Pilates. Every single athlete I encounter could benefit from Pilates. Are you a weekend warrior? Maybe you’re a closet triathlete, marathoner, or even a professional athlete or dancer. […]
It can be difficult for women in the throes of pregnancy or infant care to schedule exercise. If you’re a mom or soon-to-be mom, I’m sure you’re well aware of this fact. Already full schedules of work, doctors appointments, and baby preparations or care generally take precedent and understandably so. If your life hasn’t already […]
