Pilates Mat Exercises

Upgrade Your Pilates Routine: 8 Mat Exercises for a Fun and Effective Workout

At Lindywell, we focus on Pilates mat exercises because we love how accessible they are. You can do your workout anywhere and sometimes, you...
Make Play a Daily Habit as an Adult 

5 Reasons to Make Play a Daily Habit as an Adult 

Here at Lindywell, we’ve been focusing on turning the play into a daily habit, both on and off the Pilates mat. What I’ve found...
relieve stress with enjoyable activities (nervous system)

Play Away the Stress: How to Calm Your Nervous System with Fun

If you search “how to calm your nervous system” in Google, you’ll find hundreds of options—and I’m very intentional about how I do this...
Pilates vs. Weight Training

Mat Pilates vs. Weight Training: Why You Don’t Have to Choose

If you’ve been playing the Pilates vs. weight training game (Which one is better? Which one should I choose?)—I have good news: you don’t...
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8 Benefits of Mindful Movement for a Sustainable Fitness Routine

Mindful movement changed the fitness game for me. I spent years exercising without any sense of what my body needed or how it actually...
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10 Plank Alternatives to Build Lifelong Core Strength

Plank alternatives are a great way to honor your body. While we have no issue with planks here at Lindywell—we love them!—we also recognize...
a woman in a sports bra top and leggings leaning against a wall(wall sit)

5 Benefits of Wall Sits (for Just One Minute Each Day!)

maximize the benefits of wall sits, it's important to maintain proper form. Ensure that your back is flat against the wall, your feet are...
Habit Stacking

Incorporate Healthy Habits into Your Life with Habit Stacking

If you are at a place in your life where you would like to incorporate healthier habits into your daily routine or let go...

How to Cultivate Happiness Within Using Pilates and Breathwork

We all want to cultivate that sense of true happiness within, but if this mood seems impossible to maintain, I see you. A recent...

Motivation vs. Consistency: Which One Helps You Build Lifelong Habits?

n the battle of motivation vs. consistency, which one wins? While both can be key components of your health and fitness journey, we at...

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