Getting back into Pilates…
And I am so sore. I had a private session yesterday with the cutest instructor, Leia Stoeppler, at a new studio called En Route Movement (www.enroutemovement.com). Last summer, I started practicing Pilates as I was rehabbing my ankle after surgery. Now, I need it to kick my butt back into shape for ski season. And yesterday, Leia helped me do just that. We worked a ton of leg and core stuff, and today, my abs feel like a brick wall. Here’s Leia showing me how it’s done:
The studio is located downtown at 328 W 200 S Ste. 100–Did I mention that your first class is FREE? It is a beautiful place with tons of natural light pouring in so you can get your Vitamin D dose for the day as well (it almost feels like you are working out outside). They are offering some special deals for ski conditioning classes, but any of their Pilates and yoga classes will help so much. Leia teaches beg/int pilates on Mondays and Wednesday at 6:00 pm, or you can call the studio for a private. Also, one of my favorite instructors from Centered City Yoga, Elisabeth, teaches a core yoga class there that is probably one of the most intense (in a good way) that I’ve ever done. That’s at 5:15 on Mondays. All their classes are on the website.
Here’s a pic of me working my inner-thighs. You’ve got to try it!
Anyway, just make sure you give them a call in advance to let you them know you are coming, because they keep their class sizes super small to ensure individual attention. You can also e-mail them to reserve your spot. Their number is 801-364-1265.
On another note, on Saturday night, my little brother came downstairs at 9:00 looking dejected because he couldn’t figure out a Halloween costume. Being the master stylist and designer (and anthropologist!) that I am, I helped put this together in about 15 minutes. Check out my little Neanderthal brother:
Enjoy this one while you can because I have a feeling that as soon as he sees it, he’s going to make me take it down!
