Fitness Focus Challenge -Week One
Week one was tough, I went through some pain barriers as my body reacted to the shock of change. It's quite the shift going from a sedentary lifestyle for the last few years, to working out at high intensity for 5 days in the first week. I could barely lift my arms above my waist on Tuesday and forced myself to go jogging on Wednesday, which started the leg soreness that I still have today. I understand why so people give up at this stage. It's much easier to stop as you see very little return for your efforts. However, I know that it is how I react at this stage that will determine my long-term results.
I cheered myself up on Thursday by booking our family trip to the UK at the end of July- so the clock is ticking and if I am to reach my weight and fitness goal I must keep this up. The 10 weeks countdown has begun!
Postive of week 1
- I lost 0.5LB - I fully expected to put weight on, so this is a win!
- My skin looks better
- I have more energy/motivation - even tackled some home organizing tasks I'd been putting off for ages.
- Some extra quality time with my 14-year-old son, as he is joining me at the gym on the weekends.
Negatives from week 1
- Drank too much wine this week - Mothers day and an event or 2
- Stiffness and soreness- my arms ached for the first half of the week and my legs and butt for the rest of the week.
- I feel fat in my work out clothes - I hate the mirrors at the gym!
- Not getting enough sleep.
Week 2 goals
I have a busy week with 2 conferences, moving offices and deadlines that must be met- so I need to ensure I fit in workouts, eat clean, stay away from wine and get more sleep! Wish me luck.
Saskatchewan’s premiere Pilates Centre– the largest and most fully-equipped Pilates studio in the province. Saskatoon Pilates Centre continues to provide top quality classes with the most experienced and dedicated teachers helping you to experience the integrity of the Pilates exercises integrating body and mind for everyday living. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
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Here Kathy shares a tip on her Continued Education:
Every year Kathy attends this conference and returns recharged and reconnected with her Pilates colleagues and peers!
Continuing Education
-Requirements:
PMA certification is valid for 2 years. The PMA requires all PMA Certified Pilates Teachers to earn 16 PMA approved CECs (1 hour = 1 CEC) in order to renew certification at the end of their two year term.
Rationale:
As stated in the PMA Code of Ethics, PMA-certified professionals agree to continue gaining education to enhance their skills and knowledge, and to provide the highest quality services to clients.
First and foremost, the purpose of continuing education is for the protection of the public. Continuing education that advances knowledge, skills, and abilities, supports the Pilates professional in providing safe and effective instruction.
Secondly, given the dynamic nature of the Pilates industry, it is imperative for Pilates professionals to go beyond entry-level and embrace the cutting edge of scientific understanding and validation of the Pilates Method; to stay abreast of the development in the field in order to stay competitive; and to broaden their skill set with a variety of approaches including training beyond the Pilates paradigm in order to enhance their capacity to work with a variety of clients including special populations.
“You only have one body and you deserve the best.” Kathy Bond
Saskatchewan’s premiere Pilates Centre– the largest and most fully-equipped Pilates studio in the province. Saskatoon Pilates Centre continues to provide top quality classes with the most experienced and dedicated teachers helping you to experience the integrity of the Pilates exercises integrating body and mind for everyday living. Sounds great, doesn’t it? The founder of the Pilates movement, Joseph Pilates said; “Physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.”
Let Saskatoon Pilates Centre help you find that “zest and pleasure”!
They are your Trusted Saskatoon Pilates and Health & wellness experts
In this video Kathy Bond, owner of the Saskatoon Pilates Centre, puts Janella from SHAW TV to work during their “New Year, new you” show. Teaching her some great workouts that can even be done at home! Check it out!
SHAW TV’s Janella Hamilton dropped by the Saskatoon Pilates Centre for our “New Year, new you” show. But before allowing herself to sweat on camera – Janella sat down with the Centre’s owner, Kathy Bond, to find out how her passion for Pilates began.
“You only have one body and you deserve the best.”
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Saskatchewan’s premiere Pilates Centre– the largest and most fully-equipped Pilates studio in the province. Saskatoon Pilates Centre continues to provide top quality classes with the most experienced and dedicated teachers helping you to experience the integrity of the Pilates exercises integrating body and mind for everyday living. Sounds great, doesn’t it? The founder of the Pilates movement, Joseph Pilates said; “Physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.”
Let Saskatoon Pilates Centre help you find that “zest and pleasure”!
They are your Trusted Saskatoon Pilates and Health & wellness experts
In this video Kathy Bond, owner of the Saskatoon Pilates Centre, puts Janella from SHAW TV to work during their “New Year, new you” show. Teaching her some great workouts that can even be done at home! Check it out!
“You only have one body and you deserve the best.”
You can find them on Facebook HERE!
Saskatchewan’s premiere Pilates Centre is the province's largest and most fully-equipped Pilates studio. Saskatoon Pilates Centre continues to provide top-quality classes with the most experienced and dedicated teachers, helping you to experience the integrity of Pilates exercises that integrate body and mind for everyday living. Sounds great. The founder of the Pilates movement, Joseph Pilates, said, “Physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.”
Let Saskatoon Pilates Centre help you find that “zest and pleasure”!
They are your Trusted Saskatoon Pilates and Health & wellness experts
Here they share a video tip on the Benefits of Pilates:
Saskatoon’s Pilates Training Centre is committed to maintaining the high standards set by the PMA. Please join Kathy Bond and her teaching associates, Bets Eidem, Tanis Lee, Valerie Verot-Leister, Christie Bodnarchuk, Patsy Brucks, Alice Kuipers, Kristen Meyers and interning teachers as they provide quality instruction in a nurturing and professional environment.
“You only have one body, and you deserve the best.”
You can find them on Facebook HERE!