A Pilates session with comedian Iliza Shlesinger isn’t a quiet event. Class might involve her dog, Tian Fu, jumping on the reformer, or her 2-year-old, Sierra, pulling at the ropes. It will definitely feature Shlesinger’s snide commentary (“I call this move ‘the Sasquatch’”). And these days, it might also include a few pregnancy-induced burps. Shlesinger […]
We’ve all been about slow wellness here on the Blogilates team. Listening to our body, indulging in things that just FEEL good. This was a little manifesto I wrote for our first launch of the year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by POPFLEX (@popflex_active) This year, wellness for me looks […]
Sore muscles, whether from a hard workout or sleeping weirdly, can be an unwelcome distraction when you’re just trying to go about your regular day. While it won’t magically heal an injury or speed up recovery, a muscle rub or balm may be a good solution to at least help alleviate soreness and pain temporarily. […]
Before I moved to Denver in July 2023, I did not own a single winter coat. But I can’t be blamed. I’d never liked cold weather, and I moved to Colorado from Florida, where it rarely drops below 85°F. But, with an open mind, I embarked on my westward migration in the summer, so as […]
Do women have more body fat than men? As a matter of fact, yes, they do. It all comes down to hormones and our biological make-up. The connection is drawn between one vital hormone – estrogen. How Is Body Fat Stored Body fat is stored in the form of triglycerides in fat cells called adipocytes. […]