Menopause hip pain is among the many symptoms experienced during this time of life, next to hot flashes, hormonal changes, breast tenderness, and painful intercourse. It might not occur to you, but many female reproductive organs are located between the hip bones, in the pelvic cavity. This is why you might feel pain, soreness, or lack of mobility in this area during this time of transition for your body. While I am not yet in this season myself, Lindywell serves all generations. It’s frustrating to know that perimenopause and menopause are some of the least discussed (and least researched) e ..read more

Deep core and pelvic floor exercises are some of the most important for your body, especially if you’re a woman. They’re the reason why I can still jump on a trampoline after having four children! (As long as I don’t have a full bladder and have to sneeze at the same time – ha!) These exercises help you build strength that supports whole-body balance, a flexible range of motion, and postural alignment. A healthy core and pelvic floor also allow for hip and back mobility, greater sexual pleasure, and better digestion—all things most of us want! If you’re doing core exercises only thinking abou ..read more

This is not your average Pilates before and after. You’re not going to find any photos or talk of body weight. For us at Lindywell, the true “before and after” is often felt even more than seen—and this is how we find our members naturally reframe their transformation after joining.  When workouts meet you where you’re at, make movement easier to access, and support your mental health, the before and after goes much deeper than what can be seen in a photo. So come along with me as I share some beautiful transformations from our Lindywell members. You may even find you want to reframe the ..read more

At Lindywell, we focus on Pilates mat exercises because we love how accessible they are. You can do your workout anywhere and sometimes, you don’t even need a mat! (Our standing workouts are a favorite in the community.) Another thing we love is how fun these exercises can be. Forget workouts that are repetitive, long, and boring. At Lindywell, we always want to make workouts challenging but also enjoyable. I mean, why else would we do it, right? Plus, when we love what we’re doing, we’re more likely to be consistent with it. A win-win! Let’s talk about the importance of building more fun int ..read more

If you are at a place in your life where you would like to incorporate healthier habits into your daily routine or let go of some habits that are holding you back from becoming the healthiest version of yourself then you won’t want to miss this episode. You’ll learn how to make a plan to implement new habits, how to use habit stacking to build on existing habits, and how habits can help you create a new identity.  If you are ready to change your life by building new habits press play now. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Making a plan to implement your habits ..read more

We all want to cultivate that sense of true happiness within, but if this mood seems impossible to maintain, I see you. A recent global survey found that 45 percent of respondents have not felt happiness in more than two years. Another 25 percent are not even sure what it means to be happy.  Most respondents confess to looking for happiness in sources outside themselves such as experiences, connections, wellness, money, or online shopping. Unfortunately, these sources of happiness can change in an instant. Money, experiences, and people come and go. What if you could move toward happines ..read more

Plank alternatives are a great way to honor your body. While we have no issue with planks here at Lindywell—we love them!—we also recognize that this type of exercise is not for everyone.  Planks can be difficult or downright painful if you’re struggling with chronic pain in your shoulders, wrists, or spine. They can also be too challenging for your body if you’re still building strength, recovering from an injury, or moving through a postpartum journey.  While planks are a great exercise, there are many other Pilates exercises to help you build core strength! Since we’re big fans o ..read more

Thoracic spine exercises are key to feeling youthful throughout every season of life. In fact, all spine strengthening and lengthening exercises help to keep you feeling young.  If your spine is strong, mobile, and resilient, your body will feel youthful no matter your age! As Joseph Pilates, creator of the Pilates method, once said: “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.”  Focusing on spine health with Pilates has been key to avoiding back pain (even throughout multiple pregnancies!) and minimizing my scoliosis pain ..read more

By Jessica Thiefels, Lindywell member & Marketing Consultant My Pilates transformation was unexpected. I’m a former personal trainer, ex-gym rat, and long-time “clean eating” advocate. I’m also in the depths of disordered eating recovery and body image healing. I always exercised to change the way I look. Get more toned, keep my belly flat, and feel like I was good enough, or in many cases, better than everyone else. Running parallel to my fitness journey, was my food journey, which included intense elimination diets to heal a variety of mysterious body issues, like extreme bloating and a ..read more

Cycle syncing is a powerful way for you, as a woman, to choose food, movement, and tasks that support where you are in your cycle. In this case, we’re talking about syncing your Pilates routine to your cycle, in other words: choosing the workouts that best suit your mood, energy, and body as they naturally fluctuate throughout the month.  Tuning into your body’s unique needs at each phase can make it easier to choose a workout that helps you meet your body where it’s at, which is a key factor in the way we move here at Lindywell. Choosing your workouts based on your cycle can also elimin ..read more