The Limitations with YouTube Workouts
When I moved from Hawaii three years ago, I left many Pilates and physical therapy clients who had become like family over the years. I had people …
The 5 Reasons Your Workouts Aren’t Working
Is there anything more frustrating than spending time and money on your exercise routine and still feeling like your workouts aren’t working? You buy class packages, …
My Favorite Prenatal Vitamins
I talk a lot about nutrition here at Jessica Valant Pilates, and you all know how important I feel good vitamins are to improving our overall …
A Day in the Life Of…
I’ve never written a detailed “Day in the Life Of” post. To be honest, it’s always felt a little self-indulgent to me. My days can be …
5 Minute Inner Thigh Workout
I used to think I needed a minimum of 45 minutes in my schedule to make exercise worthwhile. Let’s say I planned to workout from 4:15-5:00 …
Why I Don’t Go To The Gym
Do you know how often I go to the gym? Maybe once a week. Do you know why I don’t go to the gym? TIME. It’s …
The History of Pilates
When I was first introduced to Pilates in 2001, it was just making the rounds as a hot fitness trend. Most people weren’t aware that it …
Why I Love Pilates
I first got on a Pilates reformer in 2001. I had just graduated from PT school and was working in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Denver. …
The Sweat Box Workout
I planned on doing a Pilates class at noon today, but baby girl and I were having too much fun and she didn’t go down …
My Happy Place
I have to admit something to you. I’m a better person, mother, wife, teacher and instructor if I workout every day. I want to be …
