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How to find ease in the turmoil of life by Mary Jaksch

Jun 11, 2017 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness

How to find ease in the turmoil of life by Mary Jaksch When we see a wilting plant, we know what to do. We water it. But when we are exhausted and stressed, it’s often difficult to know how to recover. The problem is that the exhaustion many of us suffer from can’t be...

Armed with Purpose

Apr 17, 2017 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness

THE SECRET TO PERSEVERANCE Life can be very distracting. A recent statistic indicates that kids' attention span is a mere 6 seconds. With a mind that bounces around constantly, we can tend to be very reactive to our emotions and experiences. This can send us swirling...

Healthy Simple Food Swaps by Jen Meister

Mar 20, 2017 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness

Healthy Simple Food Swaps Most asked questions: What is good for me and what is not? What can I eat in place of this or that? Why is one food better than another? By making small tweaks to your diet, you can realize some amazing health benefits over time. Here’s a...

12 weeks till your BEST Half Marathon!

Mar 6, 2017 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness

12 Weeks until Steamboat Springs Half Marathon and Summer Running! Are you ready? Need a plan? We've got you covered! This plan is adapted and morphed together from our favorite plans including Runner’s World Smartcoach, Run Less, Run Smarter, & Nike.com, Run Like...

6 Easy Rituals to Keep Your Metabolism Firing by Jen Meister

Oct 4, 2016 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness

Hello! I’ve been working with over 50 women in my NEW 4-week SHIFT/Bar Method Program (more news about that at the end of this article), and the questions I’ve been hearing from participants got me thinking about easy ways to keep your metabolism going. This is...

the GOLD within us

Sep 3, 2016 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness

Sometimes tense athletes get in their own way from really experiencing phenomenal results. Our intentions with Pilates is to help you discover your true selves in natural movement. Exercise is only as good as the posture you do it in. As we age, we layer faulty...

Philosophy of Mind and Spirit

Aug 6, 2016 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness, Uncategorized

A great run, ride or a great yoga experience transforms life perspective and attitude profoundly. It helps break through the mind clutter or negative thoughts that distract us from what’s important in life. A great run can open up a space in your heart and mind, which...

Red Ball Stretches

Jul 3, 2016 | Steamboat Pilates and Fitness

Here are some great stretches that you can do with this 'magic' little Red ball to turn your day around! Place the ball under your sacrum and lie flat on the ground with legs out long on ground. - Legs long and pelvis is neutral so the ball isn’t anywhere in...