Some of my very favorite products in my life have been found through the recommendations of others! I want to pass that on to you and share some of my favorite finds. This will always include things I’ve tried myself and use regularly.   This week’s favorites include activities and crafts both of our kids have been loving!   Enjoy!   Perler Beads     I had no idea what perler beads were a year ago and now we are knee deep in ALL THE THINGS with perler beads! When you buy a kit you get a few shapes and thousands of small beads. Kids use either their fingers or tweezers ..read more

Some of my very favorite products in my life have been found through the recommendations of others! I want to pass that on to you and share some of my favorite finds. This will always include things I’ve tried myself and use regularly. (affiliate links included)   Enjoy!   Cloud Compression Leggings   I love black workout leggings. They are my staple uniform for school drop off, toddler playtime, walks, family hikes, computer work and more. These Cloud Compression High Waist 7/8 Leggings are my new favorite and I guaranteed a staple in my wardrobe! I bought them originally ..read more

Some of my very favorite products in my life have been found through the recommendations of others! I want to pass that on to you and share some of my favorite finds. This will always include things I’ve tried myself and use regularly. (affiliate links included)   Enjoy!   Women’s Active Workout Shorts I have been in the market for a new pair of active shorts for years and I’ve found them! I am not a big shorts fan but I like to wear them for hiking in the summer and riding my indoor bike. After trying and sending back loads of expensive shorts I found these – for $25! Excuse t ..read more

Some of my very favorite products in my life have been found through the recommendations of others! I want to pass that on to you and share some of my favorite finds. This will always include things I’ve tried myself and use regularly. (affiliate links included)   Enjoy this hair edition of Jessica’s Favorites!   BaByliss PRO Porcelain Ceramic  Hair Dryer Let’s just say I never knew how bad my hair dryer was until I found this! I was turned on to this Babyliss Pro Ceramic Hair Dryer seven years ago and have never looked back. It’s powerful, easy to use and never leaves my ..read more

Some of my very favorite products in my life have been found through the recommendations of others! I want to pass that on to you and share some of my favorite finds. This will always include things I’ve tried myself and use regularly. (affiliate links included)   Enjoy!   Andalou Naturals Ultra Sheer Daily Defense Facial Lotion SPF 18 Summer is almost here in Colorado which means fun and sun! I have spent so much time trying to find the best daily SPF and this Andalou Daily Face Lotion is my favorite. It has an SPF 18 rating so it’s perfect to layer under my makeup every morning. I ..read more

  Click here to learn more about the Booty Kicker barre and receive your discount!     The post Booty Kicker Barre for Home appeared first on Jessica Valant Pilates ..read more

I’m excited to talk to you about the reasons I chose the Schwinn IC3 as a Peloton alternative for my indoor cycling bike. I’ll talk about the features as well as the exact reasons I made my decision! I have been a certified indoor cycling instructor for over five years. I first became interested in indoor cycling as a safer cardio option for my prolapse. I fell in love with it for the energy, music and endorphins I got after a class! It seemed like the perfect balance to my Pilates and physical therapy backgrounds. While I haven’t taught classes in a while, I loved popping into them when I had ..read more

I am so happy to bring you my Complete Prolapse Guide, Prolapse Safe Exercises and Prolapse Surgery Success Stories. You see, I had multiple prolapses and I wish there had been helpful and encouraging information when I was going through it all. I hope to be that for you! I know how frustrating and scary and confusing a pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis can be. It’s hard to see how little encouraging information there is out there. So grab your favorite cozy blanket and a cup of coffee. Let’s dive in to my Complete Prolapse Guide and let you know there is hope and an active and fulfilling life b ..read more

The Peloton bike is all the rage right now for indoor cycling, but there is a Peloton alternative I love and use at my own house! Indoor cycling is an amazing, non impact cardiovascular workout. Indoor cycling bikes are different from traditional upright stationary bikes or recumbent bikes in that they were created specifically for an indoor cycling class setting. They typically have either felt pad or magnetic resistance that allows you to increase or decrease pedaling resistance. Workouts on an indoor cycling bike are meant to be similar to what an outdoor road bike workout would feel like ..read more

  Osteoporosis exercises are important for anyone who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis or who would like to prevent losing bone density and having osteoporosis in the future. Osteoporosis is defined by the National Osteoporosis Foundation as “a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps.” About 54 million Americans have osteoporosis, making it an extremely common medical condition. While medication and medical intervention are op ..read more