When I tell people what I do, the most common response is “What is Pilates?” or “Is that the same as yoga?” I sometimes get over enthusiastic telling the amazing history, benefits and intricate details of the Pilates method, but it’s hard not to…it’s fascinating! This is a brief history of Pilates, my favourite quotes and exactly why I swear by it!
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Hi Everyone! It's a special week here at the Pilates By Lisa headquarters, we are working on LOTS of special things for you here behind the scenes. I can't wait to share it with all of you! I've absolutely loved seeing your workout selfies, healthy meals and what workouts you are loving on the Facebook members forum, keep them coming! I can feel your excitement building as we work towards the May Makeover Challenge, it truly is the best yet!
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A blast from the past today! This exercise gives you more bang for your buck! Not only will you strengthen, tone and define the backs of your arms, but you will also be firming and sculpting your bottom! Simple, effective, fun and challenging, this exercise will get you into your ultimate Pilates shape in no time! Repeat three sets of twelve repetitions on both sides to get the most out of this exercise.
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Hi Everyone! Consistency is one of the biggest obstacles we face when it comes to being healthy, fit and the best version of ourselves. We all know it’s important to eat well and exercise frequently, but it can also be an uphill battle to keep up these good habits when you also have a million other things on your plate! What exactly is it that keep us from making time for our health? Maybe you have a good streak and then something pops up and throws you off track. You might be confused about where and how to start, or your fitness might just always take the backseat to other priorities. What it comes down to is making your health a top priority. You have to make a concerted effort to have it in your every day life. You need to remember why it’s important to you, whether it be for boosting energy, maintaining a healthy weight, fighting off injuries or anything else that is crucial to you.
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Today I'm sharing with you my favourite butt lifting move of all time. I always feel this one for DAYS...no matter what! If you're looking for the ultimate way to lift, shape, sculpt and tone your glutes and hamstrings, then look no further. This will get you results...and fast!
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Hi Everyone! Sometimes in the daily grind of life, it can be easy for our health and fitness to take the back seat and be sacrificed, after all we HAVE to make priorities every day! We can’t abandon work, preparing healthy meals can seem too hard and time consuming, we postpone pressing play on our workouts and getting enough sleep is a rarity. When life takes over, our health can fall by the wayside and we wonder why we feel down, sluggish, lethargic, tired and stressed!
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The number one request I receive from all of our online members is for butt workouts that will lift, sculpt and tone their behind! These tips will not only reshape the lower body, but also improve your overall health and fitness…the effects are immediate, so start today!
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Hi Everyone! “One of the most important keys to success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you don’t feel like doing it.” The secret to achieving every fitness goal you’ve ever set yourself? A little thing called self-discipline, and you won’t believe how easy it is to gain! As most of you know from my blogs, I’m a big believer that self discipline is the driving force behind all success. I owe a lot of my self discipline to having a morning routine set in place that I follow every day (yes, even on weekends!)
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You could almost call back pain an epidemic, with roughly 15–20% of the Australian population reporting back pain or disc issues, that’s about four million of you! One of the most common comments I receive from clients is how they are blown away by the unbelievable pain relief they experience after just a few Pilates sessions. I’ve heard some amazing stories…some have endured hideous, relentless pain for YEARS before taking up their Pilates practice. All of a sudden, they are stronger, longer, leaner and their ailments have miraculously disappeared! So the question is, what is it about Pilates that works so well for major pain relief? Read on to find out!
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Hi Everyone! This week I’ve realised more than ever how precious time is…and how little of it there seems to be! When life’s busy it can be easy to put exercise and self-care on the back burner, but its during stressful times that we need it more than ever! Pilates doesn’t just have the obvious aesthetic benefits, it also de-stresses, calms and invigorates your mind too! If you’re finding it tough to fit exercise into your hectic schedule, try these quick, simple and effective tips that will have you feeling your best no matter what life throws at you!
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