My Fitness Manifesto Is…

I am committed to a lifetime of fitness for function, fun, and adventure! I wanna pole dance when I’m sixty… jump out of a plane when I’m seventy… and zip-line through the jungles of Costa Rica when I’m eighty. #claimingit So before the weight of gravity continues to humble my ambitions any further, I’m fighting back with movement! And Pilates is my first line of defense. Consistent training has proven that I can keep getting stronger, more flexible, and increase my stamina at any age. But even more exciting is Joseph Pilates’ claim that, one of the major results of his Method is “gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control of your body”. That sounds like some supernatural sh*t to me! And I’ll never stop chasing my superhero fantasies. At the very least, I’ll never stop challenging my mobility and mental acuity. With Pilates as my foundation for total mind-body conditioning, my inner-child feels free to play, and age is truly just a number.

S.I.T. With Yourself in April

This month’s #soakedinthought journaling prompts are dedicated to body confidence and fitness as a lifestyle. As we move into Spring and the fitness industry ramps up its messaging about getting “in shape” for Summer, I hope you’ll sit with yourself to figure out what your body, mind, and spirit need to feel healthy, fit, and happy – without all the external voices.