When you workout, you create a strong body that makes you feel good and look better. Plus, the added boost of self-confidence makes all the hard work worth the effort. To inspire you to enjoy working out, I&C Fitness Contributor Jacqueline Hinton (a Los Angeles based Pilates instructor and the CEO of the Pilates lifestyle […]
Whether you’ve been feeling tense, stressed or even frazzled, sometimes you just need self-care and to do some stretches. To help you unwind during the holidays, I&C Fitness Contributor, Jacqueline Hinton (a Los Angeles based Pilates instructor and the CEO of the Pilates lifestyle brand Good Citizen) shares 5 stretches to Continue Reading
With the holidays (and all those fun, dessert-filled parties) quickly approaching, there’s no better time to kick up your workout routine than now. If your biggest obstacle to working out is the complaint that gym memberships are too expensive, or that you don’t have the budget for a personal trainer, then we’re here to solve Continue Reading
Pilates Reformer is quickly becoming one of the most popular fitness programs in the country. From celebrities and supermodels to athletes (including NFL football players) and even grandmas, it seems like everyone’s jumping on the Pilates bandwagon in recent years. And with good reason! Based on the foundation of Pilates Continue Reading
Pilates Reformer exercises are a great way to tone your body, elongate and strengthen your muscles, and get into the best shape of your life. In addition to helping you get fit, Pilates Reformer exercises can help you alleviate back pain, balance your body (if you’ve been feeling out of alignment), and improve your sense Continue Reading
Whether you love wearing sleeveless tops (and look great in them) or just want to be able to carry groceries easier, doing push-up exercises can help you sculpt and define your shoulders and arms. To help you increase your upper body strength, get rid of unwanted underarm flab, and get sculpted arms and shoulders that […]
Pilates Reformer exercises not only tone your physique, they can help you shed pounds and strengthen your muscles (all while having fun!). In addition to shaping your body, Pilates Reformer exercises are also great for improving your balance and posture, while strengthening and elongating your muscles. In collaboration Continue Reading
Pilates Reformer is one of those fun fitness programs that you can easily fall in love with. Not only do these body-shaping exercises tone your physique, they’re also energizing and enjoyable. Based on the foundation of Pilates moves (created by Joseph Pilates), instead of using a mat, these exercises are done on a Continue Reading
This post is sponsored by SimpliPur. However, all opinions are my own. If you want to get a leaner body, then you have to make healthy lifestyle choices that help you build a toned, fit physique. From a well-balanced diet (including fiber-rich foods) to taking supplements that assist your body to naturally burn fat and […]
To help you look and feel like a svelte mermaid this Summer, today’s fitness guide shares amazing (and fun!) aquatic exercises that can be done in the pool. To inspire you to get fit this season, Inspirations & Celebrations‘ Fitness Contributor, Jacqueline Hinton (a Los Angeles based Pilates instructor and the Continue Reading
One of my good friends (Andrea Woodhall, a certified Yoga Instructor and the proprietor of Woodhall Wellness) has always been an inspiration to me for her fitness, agility, and physical prowess. From her younger childhood days as a gymnast to becoming a fitness instructor and yogi as she moved into adulthood, exercise has been a Continue Reading
In honor of the International Day of Yoga (which happens annually on June 21st), today’s fitness guide shares expert advice about the mental and physical benefits of adding yoga poses into your daily routine. From stress-reduction and improved mental well-being to increased physical vitality and flexibility, here’s why 4 Continue Reading