Pilates4Fitness Movement Space

Mindfully Changing the Way We Move

Gina Jackson — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:10:52 +0000

Mindfulness in movement is why I love and use Pilates in everything. Mindful attention to the details, to the origin of the movement, the source of the energy and the power of the core center to facilitate the completion of every movement changes the way we move. By changing our mindful focus to center of our body, to control and concentrate the movement from that space, all of our movements are changed completely – no matter where they are performed, no matter what equipment is being used, no matter how many repetitions are being performed. My coaching for most students,Read more

Change Happens and it Feels Like Magic

Gina Jackson — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:16:37 +0000

OMGoodness! April 12th has been filled with magic! The morning started with a small group TRX Flow class at 6:00am followed by three more invigorating private client sessions and then an email notice that a blog entry of my “life changer’s” story was posted to thousands of Pilates Teachers around the world and ends with me pouring a glass of Reisling and receiving a text message that caps the day full circle. April 12, 2013 – you have been an utterly magical day. MariaElena and Jessica enjoyed the hour while Cynthia overslept and Elisa’s newborn and sick hubby wouldn’t letRead more

Working the Angles with TRX Movement

Gina Jackson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:16:37 +0000

I have been a little re-miss in keeping this blog updated with news and encouragement in the past few weeks. The studio has been busy and the results are showing in all who regularly workout within the Movement Space. While Pilates Mat and Reformer sessions are regularly attended, capturing video images as I teach these classes is next to impossible. However, the core strength, focus, balance and control developed in these classes is evidenced in the work and fun we all have working the angles of the body with TRX, which I can and love to capture, edit and share.Read more

Ladder Barrel Stretch

Gina Jackson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:45:05 +0000

Absolutely no words necessary or required.

2012: The Year in Review

Gina Jackson — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:00:44 +0000

Reflections, memories and many thanks to all who have given me permission to participate in deeply touching their lives, mind, body parts and in some instances their soul. Many more thanks to those that have touched mine as well. We all know who we are. All are perfect. As we are now and as we will be in the path chosen ahead. Please enjoy another small view of the 2012 Year in Review. Click the image above for a multi-media review

Hey Guys!! Heavy Weights Not Necessary

Gina Jackson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:31:00 +0000

Yes, I can throw heavy weights around quite easily. I have, on occasion, loaded the leg press with 2X my body weight and comfortably worked my legs. I also work my body diligently with Pilates on a regular basis. I call it functional, cross-training and I’ve been doing it for about twelve years as a health and lifestyle approach to fitness. I am a Pilates studio owner/teacher and certified personal trainer so now, with my new found love of TRX Suspension, there will be no need for weights anymore.It’s not that I have ended my love affair or desire toRead more

Delicious & Spicy Vegetarian Surprises

Gina Jackson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:12:57 +0000

I could easily become a vegetarian with these two dishes! Delicious. Delightfully spicy. Clean and healthy. Hands down winners for warming the mind, body and soul. The warming comes from the carminative, Indian spices that I enjoy the most and used a little extra to make the difference. The first was a plain (but very good) Butternut Squash Apple soup that I doctored – adding many more pinches of flavor and spice than what was called for in the original Simply Recipes Food & Cooking Blog preparation – making it a hearty, wholesome and “mmmhmm good-er” than Campbells and ten timesRead more

TRX Partner Sessions: Body Weight Resistance Training Reveals Something New

Gina Jackson — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:52:59 +0000

The idea of bringing partners, lovers and friends together in a joint-workout session evolved as a brainstorm idea following a few comments from one student’s hubby. Matt Dougan, Katheryn’s husband, remarked after seeing a blog post about her that he “didn’t know what the heck you are doing” or “what the hell the instructor was talking about” and really couldn’t understand why she “jumped up at 5:30am twice a week to go to a class doing TRX.” So, in appreciation of the need to “see, do and believe,” a TRX Partner Session workout was envisioned and set up for aRead more

Pilates Delivers More Confidence & A Better Fit: One Year Later

Gina Jackson — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:50:24 +0000

Exactly one year ago, three women decided to step up to the challenge of making a difference in their lives and especially in their bodies. They were not absolutely sure of what they were getting themselves into by signing up, but each one individually knew they needed a little help in making it happen. This is the story of Alina & Vernell taking a plunge into the unknown with Pilates Mat and Katheryn diving head first into using TRX Suspension to create difference in the way they moved in and lived with their bodies. Alina and Vernell, 50+ years ofRead more

Lemon-Ginger-Lime Throat & Allergy Soother

Gina Jackson — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:08:31 +0000

Just got off my bike in this cooler September air and wanted warmth with a little kick for my throat. Many of my studio clients are coughing, sneezing and seem to be suffering terribly with allergies already. I am not sure if my immune system is super-fortified because of all the fresh juices I have been drinking all year, but fortunately (at least at the moment) I am clear and open yet still wanted a nice warm cup of tea. Fortunately, I used the following recipe a week ago and created my own Lemon-Ginger-Lime Throat Soother tea. No doubt,Read more