Informed Body

I’m grateful for downloads from the divine The moments inspiration just appears when you don’t feel motivated. When a friend reaches out at the moment you were needing to connect. When you instinctively make a choice that leads to to a path of greater things.... What are you grateful for? I am endlessly grateful for my Flex Discs by @_flexnow because I keep getting downloads for ways to use them in my workouts which make them way more fun and effective! Use my code Jill15 for a 15% discount when you purchase FLEX DISCS as well as the incredible FLEX CORDS #corestrength #strongcore #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesinstructor #pilatesexercises #pilatesreformer #pilateslove #flexdiscs #flexcords #pilatesprops #workoutprops #homeexercises #homeworkout #upperbodystrength #absworkout See more

When you know who you are and what you stand for, you stand in wisdom. - Oprah Winfrey You might be wondering why I posted a quote about standing when I am lying down right? ... My 25 years of teaching Pilates has taught me that when you stand in front of the carriage when certain clients are wearing unfortunate workout clothing choices is and in the case of this roll-over series of you stand behind the carriage it’s also a bit of a situation. So where do you stand? I vote for side and 6 feet away Apologies to my camera and apologies to @greatsoles for showing a pair of your socks that appear dirty! #coreworkout #strongcore #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #reformerworkout #pilates #pilateslife #pilatesinstructor #spinalarticulation #healthyspine #shouldersupport #shoulderstrength #hiplift #hipflexion #hamstrings See more

Let me start by saying yes I actually did side b and decided to not post the amazing butt shot as I hinged forward for the first move Other than that this was a #reformerflow I made up using one red spring that checks off all the boxes for #functionalfitpilates hosted by me and @cb.fitpilates Core... Hip Mobility Shoulder strength Glutes Balance This also checks off the boxes of joining these incredible ladies and their tags @nancycastiglioni and @mindalign_pilates for #pilatesbossqueens @zaynagold and @judytamspilates for their #pilatesismagic #obliquesonfire @barre.fit.love #plankaroundtheworld Have fun with this flow! I’d love to see your version. #creativepilatesworkouts #reformerpilates #pilatestraining #pilatescommunity #shoulders #shoulderstrength #hipmobility #hipstrength #coreworkout #strongcore #obliques See more

It’s rare for me to not smile when I am moving. This video was taken in the thick of the shut down and I was experiencing a profound sadness. The only way I know how to lift myself back up is to keep moving so I went into the studio for this movement meditation. How do use movement to help with your mental health? Please join MOVEMBER in by sharing an inspirational post of how mindful movement supports your mental health and well being. ... The Movember Foundation @movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health. This November team Pilates Movers is joining forces again, for the 3rd year, to be a collective voice. Together, we can make a difference for men's health including prostate cancer, mental health and suicide. Team #pilatesmovers2020 will be posting throughout the month of November, demonstrating how mindful movement supports the mental health and well being in each of us; men, women, young and old, especially through these times of isolation with Covid-19. Post and remember to hashtag #pilatesmovers2020 and please tag our team and supporters: Team: @wellnessbynatasha @pilates_in_surrey @pitfon @yossi_montrose_ @victorsorli_pilates @christian_teutscher @pilatesdwell @lisahubbardpilates @ksjbodycontrol @thichapilates @nancycastiglioni @pilatesplaceyyc @jillharrispilates @cb.fitpilates @zaynagold @jjweeks_pilates @pilates_fit_monica Supporters: @lovetucketts @o2fitnutrition @iannuzzimarco @yossi_montrose_ To make a monetary difference, please donate to Pilates Movers on the @movember webpage. https://movember.com/m/pilatesmovers?mc=1 See more

Are you ready for It’s a Pilates Party? There is still time to sign up (in my bio) as well as donate to @casa_myrna the largest organization helping survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking in MA. percent of your donation goes to women and children who desperately need our help. With your donation you are registered to take classes from all the phenomenal teachers participating around the world ... See you soon for my PILATES + YOGA BLOCK class #corestrength #strongcore #corestability #standingpilates #creativepilatesworkouts #pilateswithprops #pilateseveryday #pilatesinstructor #matworkpilates #pilatesreformer #hipmobility #hipflexors #shouldermobility #hometraining #itsapilatesparty See more

What goes down but never goes up? Answer: Rain. Not everyone’s body gets up from a roll back whether it’s on the mat or up on the box. It can be super frustrating! I’m using a Pilates ball to connect into my inner legs and lower abs as well as have placed the straps at my elbows to press against for added resistance.... Squeeze the ball and root your feet for the first series where you roll back and up. Keep pressing into the straps backwards as you go back and up. Do not be afraid of falling off the back of the box there is plenty of room. Once you are in this set up keep doing as many ab series as you like! It’s endless. I love this set up for so many things and hope you do as well! #coreworkouts #strongcore #coreexercises #coretraining #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesreformer #pilatesball #pilates #pilateseveryday #pilatesinstructor #reformerclass #reformerboxworkout #healthyback #hipflexors #hipmobility #shoulders See more

I’m endlessly inspired by the @_flexnow for #shouldermobility and #coretraining Have you ordered yours yet? We need a workout play date with them.

Having some fun with PILATES PROPS to join @foundationpilates for her Propped Up Pilates tag. I’m using a magic circle and a theraband to work on stability and mobility at the same time. I was having a moment where I was so over showing my workouts in the carousel format so sit tight for this brief rundown of three moves:... Bicep with band, bicep with circle in a lunge. Lateral lean with circle at hip and band threaded through. Pull up on band as you return to vertical. Wall squat with the band behind you on the wall while squeezing circle with inner thighs. Do overhead triceps press on each side. By the way, how much do we love this shirt by @pilateshoney ?? #corestrength #strongcore #creativepilatesworkouts #pilateseveryday #pilatesinstructor #pilateswithprops #proppeduppilates #reformerpilates #pilates #pilatesring #magiccircle #therabandworkout #fitnessbands #upperbodyworkout #shoulderstrength See more

What more could you want? Cat Ball workout Chair... If you never leave home again these necessities will help you stay sane and strong! Bridges Make sure your pet is comfortable and then place feet on chair and upper back on ball. Use your shoulders as an anchor. Ab curls with single leg balance to extension. Try to keep your sacrum rooted for balance and watch that you don’t accidentally kick your pet! Forearm plank with oblique knee folds. Flying lunges - try to get hips higher than I did. My ball is super deflated! Reverse dips with a deep abdominal pull back and up. Apparently this is a crowd pleaser for pets. Side abs balance with leg lifts under the chair. You could do these exercises 20x or use it as a set where you do each on for 60 seconds aka one minute then repeat 4x and really burn! Try these and let me know how they go! As always make sure your chair doesn’t slip away from the ball.

Pssst...are you on my list yet? I’m sending out a free 45 minute Pilates and Plates class tomorrow. This class is perfect if you are looking for an effective + challenging at-home workout or you need some fresh ideas for teaching your clients. Click the link in my bio to join my list. ... #coretraining #coreworkout #strongcore #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateseveryday #pilatesmat #workoutathome #exerciseideas #shouldermobility #hipmobility #functionalconditioning #lowimpactworkout See more

Who doesn’t love a paper plate? Here’s one of my favorite moves using a plate or a glider to up your OBLIQUES. Want more creative ways to use this prop? I’m sending my list a new 45 minute class on 9/19. It’s called Pilates and Plates. Expect creative ways to challenge your core and all major muscle groups using gliders OR plates. Want in? Click the link in my bio to join my list and it will be emailed to you on September 19th!... #corestrength #coretraining #strongcore #abstraining #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesmat #pilatesreformer #pilatesexercises #pilateseveryday #pilatesclass #homeworkouts #athomefitness #exerciseideas #shoudermobility #healthyback See more

Remember when we could cut up shelf liners and use them on our Cadillac so peoples hands wouldn’t slip? Well those gross old things are not really going to cut it now but this GRIP TOP from @arebeskusa is perfect for looking cute and not falling!! ... I ran this shirt through a few tests including hanging exercises and PULL UPS and I never slipped. The sticky is so good I got stuck to my kitchen table and thought I spilled until I remembered the grip was on my shirt. Grab this top for 15% off when you use my code Jill15 the link is in my bio. #corestrength #strongcore #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatescadillac #pilatesexercises #pilateseveryday #pilatesclass #reformerpilates #pilatesinstructor #shouldermobility #shoulderstrength #pullups See more

The word stand is so loaded with meanings Do you take a stand or make a stand? How about stand up and do your best not to fall! These standing reformer exercises are challenging for your arms and core and glutes and legs. I like to do these on either one blue or one yellow spring.... This is part 1 of many: 1 In a narrow based lunge push bar up in front of you then bring behind head and press our like you are doing the salute. 2Keep the bar steady and lower from the lunge to your knees and switch legs several times. 3 In a wider lunge with palms up do a serve a tray 4 Squat to stand and twist as you punch one side at time. 5 Triceps press holding the bar in an under grip while squatting. 6 Stand tall and twist while bringing bar behind head and switch hands as you press forward and out. I know these aren’t for everyone so please be careful! Let me know how they feel!

Remember to look up at the stars and now down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up.... Professor Stephen Hawking Totally not planned but my @greatsoles star socks matched my star pants as I am flowing on the outside of the Cadillac with a focus on unilateral arm work and rotation. Speaking of rotation ...this month @cb.fitpilates and I are dedicating FUNCTIONALFITPILATES to it and we look forward to seeing your contributions! I like to use one red spring for this in order to properly use my shoulder and still be challenged and not lose any teeth of the bar pushes back too intensely. #corestrengthening #strongcore #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatescadillac #reformerpilates #pilatesexercises #pilatesflow #pilates #pilatesinstructor #spinalmobility #healthyback #shouldermobility #shoulderstrength #hipmobility #workoutideas See more

Needing some reformer inspiration? Try this series on one blue spring I switched between inside leg and outside leg and it did not disappoint my abs

Clearly I am having a BALL as I enter month 6 of being shut down. This little teaser number is so flipping hard and when I say flip know it is a possibility Joining @foundationpilates for PROPPED UP PILATES The carriage is set on one blue spring and I am using the ball to articulate my spine and move the carriage.... Legs have very little leverage here which makes the abs work extra to draw them in and up while you press into the ball. Give this little number a go to feel your abs on and let me know how you liked it! #corestrength #coretraining #strongcore #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #proppeduppilates #pilates #pilateseveryday #pilatesclass #pilatesexercises #pilatesinstructor #pilatesball #teasertuesday #fitball #fitballworkout #exerciseball #hipflexors See more

Life ain’t so bad at all if you live it off the wall - Michael Jackson Yep I turned my jumpboard into a wall for these turned upSQUATS for squatting footwork! The springs were set with so I didn’t slide into the well. ... Note that I am not sitting on top of the board. I am leaning into it using the hell out of my legs and abs. These burned like crazy and I highly recommend them. Try them out and let me know if you tall people find it more challenging. I always love to know how it goes #corestrength #strongcore #coretraining #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #reformerclass #pilatesexercises #pilatestv #pilatesinstructor #standingpilates #pilates #pilatesball #hipstrength #hipflexors #quads #legworkout

Even though I am smiling, I am so over myself . I go into my studio and hope for inspiration to use for my endless zoom sessions. Sometimes I just make myself sore doing stupid stuff and sometimes I get goodies like this ARMS and UPPER BODY flow. ... I’m using a spring and my straps are set shorter which makes this more challenging. Anyone else feeling less than inspired? I feel you #corestrength #strongcore #coretraining #creativepilatesworkouts #pilatesreformer #reformerworkout #pilatesflow #pilatesexercises #pilatesinstructor #pilateseveryday #pilates #shoulderstrength #shouldermobility #upperbackworkout #healthyspine See more