Throughout my health & fitness journey, I’ve come to believe in the importance of the mind-body connection. This epiphany happened several years ago while I was deeply engrossed in a restorative yoga session, which resulted in me crying while doing certain poses (that triggered my deeper emotions about painful experiences I had years prior). Continue Reading
This quarantine time period has challenged us all to rethink our daily habits. Along with this, we’ve had to become resourceful and open to trying new things, especially in regards to our fitness routines. While many of us have previously relied on fitness classes or gym workouts, that’s not currently an option. Fortunately, there are Continue Reading
To motivate you to stay fit at home, here are fun online workout programs to inspire you to get in the best shape of your life. From popular YouTube fitness mavens to local fitness instructors who are now offering remote personal training sessions via digital tools, here are some of my favorite online workout programs […]
This post is sponsored by REBORN. All opinions are my own. I’ve always believed in the power of nature. Over the years, I’ve learned how important it is for us to make mindful choices about our bodies, especially if we want to feel good. That’s why I’m becoming even more drawn to natural products and […]
Whether you’ve set a new intention to get in shape this year, or you’re just trying to stay motivated with your current fitness routine, today’s guide shares 4 fresh ways to make your fitness routine more fun. From outdoor exercises you can do anywhere to easy ways to shake up your gym routine, here are […]
When you workout, you create a strong body that makes you feel good and look better. Plus, the added boost of self-confidence makes all the hard work worth the effort. To inspire you to enjoy working out, I&C Fitness Contributor Jacqueline Hinton (a Los Angeles based Pilates instructor and the CEO of the Pilates lifestyle […]
Whether you’ve been feeling tense, stressed or even frazzled, sometimes you just need self-care and to do some stretches. To help you unwind during the holidays, I&C Fitness Contributor, Jacqueline Hinton (a Los Angeles based Pilates instructor and the CEO of the Pilates lifestyle brand Good Citizen) shares 5 stretches to help Continue Reading
With the holidays (and all those fun, dessert-filled parties) quickly approaching, there’s no better time to kick up your workout routine than now. If your biggest obstacle to working out is the complaint that gym memberships are too expensive, or that you don’t have the budget for a personal trainer, then we’re here to solve […]
Pilates Reformer is quickly becoming one of the most popular fitness programs in the country. From celebrities and supermodels to athletes (including NFL football players) and even grandmas, it seems like everyone’s jumping on the Pilates bandwagon in recent years. And with good reason! Based on the foundation of Pilates moves Continue Reading
Pilates Reformer exercises are a great way to tone your body, elongate and strengthen your muscles, and get into the best shape of your life. In addition to helping you get fit, Pilates Reformer exercises can help you alleviate back pain, balance your body (if you’ve been feeling out of alignment), and improve your sense […]
Pilates Reformer exercises not only tone your physique, they can help you shed pounds and strengthen your muscles (all while having fun!). In addition to shaping your body, Pilates Reformer exercises are also great for improving your balance and posture, while strengthening and elongating your muscles. In collaboration with Continue Reading
Pilates Reformer is one of those fun fitness programs that you can easily fall in love with. Not only do these body-shaping exercises tone your physique, they’re also energizing and enjoyable. Based on the foundation of Pilates moves (created by Joseph Pilates), instead of using a mat, these exercises are done on a Reformer Continue Reading