Anyone else having trouble with Wix Bookings? Running a boutique Pilates studio means wearing a lot of hats. Owner, instructor, janitor,...

We’ve all heard it a million times in exercise class: “Engage your core! Engage your core!”   But what does that actually mean? Think of...

Mary here is an incredible runner! I love working with runners! They show up fit, strong, disciplined.  One of the things I like to work...

Merrithew reformer springs: How often should you replace them and why are these suckers so expensive? If you’ve ever peeked at...

Ever notice how, the second you try to lift a leg in Pilates, your shoulders creep up around your ears like your ears are trying to eat...

Pilates leg circles are beautiful—until your hip starts clicking. You’re on the mat, legs in the air, trying to channel your inner...

Low back pain during Pilates is often the result of moving the spine too much. The lumbar spine wants stability, not mobility. Pilates is...

Speakeasy Pilates in beautiful downtown Lexington, VA If you live in the Shenandoah Valley and you’re still driving to Charlottesville or...

Our wonderful instructor Kristen Youngman has officially stepped back from the Speakeasy schedule. Between co-running Center of Gravity...

For years, I didn’t get the hype around the Bird Dog exercise. It felt too easy, too basic — more like a warm-up than a workout. Bird...

Poor posture, core weakness and muscle imbalances can make your back hurt after standing too long. (And no, it’s not just because you’re...

Plyometrics—also known as jump training—isn’t just for elite athletes. It’s a critical tool for women, especially those approaching...

Speakeasy Pilates brand new reformer (our 5th!) is up and running! And honestly, it’s as if we had the fifth reformer all along. Almost...

My top 4 strengthening exercises for sciatica

My top 4 stretches to ease the pain of sciatica. They're all oldies, but goodies! So many people suffer from this debilitating condition....

Does this body look like it has "gluteal amnesia?" Nah... One major clue: You sit all the time , aka “chair ass.” Other signs you might...

Weak glutes can set you up for injury. "Gluteal amnesia." It’s a real thing. And quite common. Especially among those of us who sit a lot...

If you love Pilates, whether on the mat or on the equipment, the sweet spot for most people is two to three times per week . This will...

I have a confession. I started posting workout videos online. I resisted it forever. Why? I'm afraid of making an ass out of myself. But...

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