Pilates San Diego

Club Pilates Encinitas is Open

2012-01-18T15:51:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Arielle Dumaw the owner of Club Pilates Encinitas. We are thrilled to have a growing Pilates presence in San Diego county...... and then the world :-). Bringing the best Pilates at the Best possible value to San Diego.

The Club Pilates Teacher Training program is a great way to learn to teach Pilates. email allison@clubpilatessandiego.com for more information on how to become a Pilates Instructor in San Diego. Allison Beardsley has been teaching Pilates in San Diego for over 10 years, and is thrilled to have developed a thorough scientific application of the Pilates Method to teach teachers in the most effective way possible. There are endless oppurtunities with a Pilates Diploma from the Club Pilates Teacher Training program here in San Diego.

Club Pilates San Diego 3 locations

2012-01-18T15:47:00.000-08:00

Club Pilates is pleased to have 3 locations. 1. our original Morena blvd Location 2. Club Pilates San Diego- North County serving Pilates in 4S Ranch and Rancho Bernardo area 3. And our newest Club Pilates Encinitas serving the Encinitas and north county coastal area with the Best Pilates in San Diego.

Never Too Late

2011-05-08T14:18:00.000-07:00

"It's never too late, it's never too bad, you're never too old, you're never too sick to start from scratch once again, to be born again." – Bishnu Gosh

What an inspiring quote?!!

If you ever feel trapped under black clouds, please remember the above statement. Whether it be getting back into your exercise routine, putting your nutrition back in order, or anything else in life...you CAN start FRESH today, right now. Make that choice, devise a plan, and dedicate yourself to following through and eventually the clear blue sky will break through those dark clouds, and you'll be well on your way to where you want to be!

Go get em!

Always Amazed

2011-04-02T14:13:00.001-07:00

I'm Always Amazed at the number of things Pilates has improved in my life!

Yesterday, I went golfing after taking a year and a half off from being on the course. I went to enjoy the sunshine and friends, but to my surprise I played amazingly well! I kept saying to myself before swinging, "navel to spine...squeeze glutes". A few times I forgot to engage my core and zzzzzing...there went the ball into the trees and/or sand trap. That's alright though, because I enjoyed seeing the benefits and difference it makes to have that CORE connection.

A few months back I went home to Colorado and rode my horse after months of not riding. Back in the day, before Pilates was such a priority in my life, my whole body would get sore and I would get tired after a few hours of riding. I was amazed at my ability to not only keep riding without tiring but how much better I was at it! Pulling my navel into my spine, contracting all of my core, using my inner thigh muscles, balance, and every other benefit I've gained from Pilates made riding such a joy...like I was one with my horse!

So neato.

Enjoy Pilates and Enjoy the Wonders of Your Body!

xoxo,
Arielle

Spring is On the Way!!

2011-03-14T14:01:00.000-07:00

Spring is quickly approaching and that means warm weather clothing is too! Don't get stressed over the pressure to fit into last years shorts, tank tops, and for some...bikinis! Club Pilates is here to help and support all of you so you feel your best this Spring/Summer season!

Some pointers to kick start you:

* Stay focused and determined but have fun! Stick to your set workouts and add in some extra cardio while enjoying nature. Fast walks on the beach, hiking, bike rides, surf, take a kayak lesson...anything you might find enjoyable!!
* Check in on your Nutrition. Are you realistic with yourself on how much sugar you intake per day? Are your portion sizes double what you may really need? How much are you eating past 6pm? Sometimes a simple food log can really open up your eyes! Extreme diet change is not the goal, but awareness is!!!
* Stay positive when thinking about yourself and your body image. Often when setting out a goal for ourselves, we can start to get critical and/or down on our progress if it isn't instant. Remember, every body changes at a different rate, and loving ourselves always creates positive change faster (inside and out!).

2011-02-21T14:05:00.000-08:00

A report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that exercise is the most important health habit for preventing a variety of health problems ranging from diabetes and dementia to cancer and heart disease. A review by British scientists agreed that exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and depression. You get most of these benefits by exercising at a moderate intensity for 150 minutes per week.(International Journal Clinical Practice 64: 1731-1734, 2010)

That’s just 3 sessions at Club Pilates!! See you soon to continue your path towards a fulfilling lifestyle and continued health!

Love,
The Ladies of Club Pilates

What’s the Deal with Vitamin D?

2011-02-21T13:57:00.000-08:00

More and more solid evidence is proving how important Vitamin D is for your body. Too bad about half of all American’s aren’t getting enough of it! ! !

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium. Vitamin D also helps the body keep the right amount of phosphorus and calcium levels in the blood and can prevent bone loss. Known as the “sunshine vitamin”, the body actually manufactures this vitamin after being exposed to sunshine.

Are you getting enough Vitamin D?! Being exposed to sunshine 10-15 minutes per day, 3 times weekly will satisfy the body’s requirement of needed Vitamin D. If you avoid the sun or use sunscreen (hopefully organic based SPF!), or if you are dark-skinned, overweight, or over 50, you’re at greater risk of deficiency.

Not getting enough Vitamin D can increase your risk for:
*diabetes
*high blood pressure
*stroke
*heart failure
*some types of cancer

Preventive care guidelines currently recommend 1,000 IU of Vitamin D per day for adult women 18 and older and men 50 and older. Vitamin D is actually a hormone and, therefore, is not found in many foods.

Some foods you can find Vitamin D in include:
*Dairy Products - cheese, butter, cream, and fortified milk
*Fish
*Oysters
*Fortified cereals

An easy and safe way for adults to increase daily intake of Vitamin D is to take a supplement with 1,000 IU every day which can be found at any health food store...look for the organic brand and never buy vitamins that are cased in chemicals!

In Health,

Arielle

$10 Pilates Reformer Classes

2010-12-01T22:07:00.000-08:00

Purchase the 20 classes in 32 days for $200 online... then email allison@clubpilatessandiego.com to have your expiration date doubled ;-) Just mention the "BLOG" coupon. Expires June 2011. See you soon. Happy Holidays From San Diego's Pilates Studio of Choice ;-) Club Pilates San Diego

Lymphatic Love

2010-06-14T13:48:00.000-07:00

June 14, 2010

“OH NO...Not the JUMPBOARD!”, I’ve heard many Pilate clients yell, as I or one of my associates places the jumpboard in the end of the reformer. Well I’m here to let you know, we aren’t just trying to torture you!! Jumping is incredible for increasing your heart rate, burning more calories, including cardio into your Pilates workout routine, and maybe most importantly helping your lymphatic system run better!!

“Lymphatic system...Who...What??”

The lymphatic system is the metabolic garbage can of the body. It rids the body of toxins, dead cells, cancer cells, nitrogenous wastes, infectious viruses, trapped protein, fatty globules, bad bacteria, foreign substances, heavy metals, and other assorted junk the cells cast off.

While the body has many dozens of lymph nodes, they are mostly clustered in the armpits, neck, chest, abdomen, and groin. Examples are the tonsils, adenoids, appendix, spleen, and the thymus gland. These nodes and organs provide much of the body's immune defense.

The lymphatic system lacks a pump to move the fluid, unlike the circulatory system which has the heart as its pump. It is vital that lymph fluids continue to flow in order to eliminate waste from the body. The flow is dependent on muscle contractions and body movements, massage and other forms of compression. Studies have proven that one of the best ways to stimulate this flow is by jumping! YAY - that means the tedious jumping has all been for an even better cause than just cardio and exhaustion!

I’ve already had my tonsils and appendix removed so you bet you’ll be seeing me jumping more often to help my lymph nodes keep flowing through the lymphatic organs I STILL have to keep my immunity levels up! So next time you see the jumpboards being put in place you can say to yourself, “Thank goodness...my Lymphs need some Love.”

In Lymphatic Love,
Arielle

It all started with a Walk on the Beach...

2010-06-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

June 14th, 2010

I always had a love for fitness while growing up, but throughout my college years I had grown distant from fitness while discovering the social atmospheres of life. One day my mom came and visited me in San Diego (she lives in Colorado) and said with much excitement, "Let's take a walk on the beach!". I had grown sedentary sitting on my ocean-view patio, watching the waves with a glass of champagne - not actually walking near the waves. Without knowing it, I had grown complacent with not having an exercise routine and feeling like a blob. I wasn't happy, felt like my body was hopeless (and I was only 23!), and my mom could tell I was hurting from the inside out. We went for that walk, but I had no idea how it was going to change my life.

Bare feet in the sand, sun on my back, waves washing up against my ankles, time to think and organize my mind, and working out my muscles at the same time - who could want more?!! From then on my life has continuously progressed towards better fitness, nutrition, and overall health.

I started simply walking the beach everyday. "One step at a time", as the saying goes. I began feeling so good from these walks that I started researching group classes at my gym again (which I had neglected for nearly 3 years!). I saw a Mat Pilates class on the schedule and said to myself, "Might as well try it out...the movie stars sure look good from it". Pilates does change the shape of your body - clothes fit differently. Pilates tightens your waistline even if no weight is lost on the scale. Pilates builds muscle without bulk and improves posture - makes you seem taller and slimmer.

However, for me, it wasn’t just the fact that Pilates triggered my muscles back into action, but it fueled my insides - mentally and spiritually - and I began feeling LIFE like never before. I breathed in air deeper. I appreciated sunshine sweeter. I stopped and smelled the tulips, the lilacs, and the roses. I approached life calmer, more confidently, and felt peace & inspiration all at the same time. I felt NEW.

So if you're reading this in one of those low times where life seems to be getting overwhelming; if there's too much work to do or not enough work to keep bills afloat, if kids are getting out of school for the summer and now even more of your time is going to be consumed, if the relationship you've been in just went hay-wire after all that effort you exerted or if you’re just feeling down and out...I have a suggestion for you. Take a walk on the ocean, smell in that ocean breeze, take a minute for yourself, and remember life is out there waiting for you and it still smells sweet. Center yourself, get re-inspired, and do some Pilates to stretch after that loooong, marvelous beach walk.

With Love,
Arielle

Club Pilates San Diego is expanding!

2010-06-08T15:19:00.000-07:00

as of July 1st 2010 we will be doubling sq footage, and offering twice as many classes! $10 Classes! Check out the website and stay tuned!

Pilates Machine Classes San Diego

2009-05-19T22:07:00.000-07:00

The Pilates machines AKA Reformers are an amazing way to get in the best Pilates Shape. Club Pilates San Diego offers integrated strength training and Pilates Reformer Classes at an affordable price of $20 when you attend 3 or more Pilates Reformer Classes a week. Club Pilates San Diego is on Morena Blvd just north of costco we are minutes from Pacific Beach, Hill Crest, Mission Bay, La Jolla, UTC, Mission Hills, North Park and surrounding areas- We also have lots of parking. Please visit our website www.clubpilatessandiego.com

$20 Pilates Reformer Classes when you do 3 a week

2009-05-16T12:46:00.000-07:00

It is almost summer time and we are offering a special like no other Quality Pilates Studio in San Diego- Affordable Pilates in San Diego, receive 14 classes for $280 when you attend 3 or more a week. Club Pilates San Diego Fuses strength training into your Pilates work out which adds much more of a muscular benefit. Engage your core muscles and arms and legs- Visit our website and click on the pricing guide for more information! www.clubpilatessandiego.com

Club Pilates San Diego

2008-06-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

Summer is officially here! At Club Pilates our reformer classes are booming! Club Pilates is located in Bay Ho in San Diego, CA on Morena Blvd. north of Costco. We offer affordable Pilates Reformer lasses 7 days a week, as early as 5 am and as late as 7pm. Call Allison Beardsley today to get started- 858-531-2348 and visit our site www.clubpilatessandiego.com

San Diego Pilates Reformer Classes

2008-05-20T10:09:00.000-07:00

For Reformer Classes in San Diego come to Club Pilates San Diego. We have San Diego's best Trainers who are all fully certified. We encourage you to try other Pilates Studios in San Diego who offer reformer classes so you can see for yourself the difference quality training makes. Call Allison Bearsley today to set up an appt. to experience San Diego Pilates 858-531-2348 and visit our website www.clubpilatessandiego.com

Affordable Reformer Classes in San Diego

2008-04-22T21:23:00.000-07:00

Club Pilates San Diego offers affordable Reformer classes seven days a week. We are located at the I-5 and 52 just minutes from zip codes 92117, 92109, 92037, 92122. We encourage you to experience other Pilates studios and shop around. We are confident you will return with us. Call 858-531-2348 or visit our website www.clubpilatessandiego.com

www.clubpilatessandiego.com

2008-04-13T16:35:00.000-07:00

Club Pilates is San Diego's best Pilates studio, I am the owner Allison Beardsley. We Specialize in Affordable Pilates Reformer Classes 7 Days a Week. As San Diego's Pilates Head Quarters we thrive to provide the highest quality of service and best atmosphere. Visit our site www.clubpilatessandiego.com