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How Old is Your Spine
written by Carol Crincoli, Pure Pilates DirectorJoseph Pilates reminds us that, “You are only as young as your spine is flexible.” In a Pilates workout, the entire body is strengthened and stretched, with a focus on moving the spine in all directions. We spend much of...
Make Your Veggies Taste Great w/ Elizabeth Girouard
One of the worst parts about “dieting” is the deprivation! Hi, I’m Elizabeth Girouard of Pure Simple Wellness -- emotional eating expert and health coach. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to feel like you are missing out on every fun summer cocktail and...
Golden Gazpacho Recipe
written by Carol Crincoli, Pure Pilates DirectorI love the vibrant golden color the yellow and orange tomatoes bring to this Gazpacho recipe from Samin Nosrat @ciaosamin I've added a hard boiled egg, a bit of fresh tomato and cucumber and of course some real good EVOO...
How to Stop Sugar Cravings w/ Elizabeth Girouard
Deep down you know that chocolate or cookies isn't the best choice for an afternoon pick-me-up. Yet, you want to satisfy your sweet tooth or simply need a quick energy boost. And, you know how good you will feel – temporarily! Hi, I’m Elizabeth of...
Backing into Core Work
written by Carol Crincoli, Pure Pilates DirectorIn Pilates the “powerhouse” or “core” is so much more than just your “abs”. We need to think 3D when it comes to our core muscles which include the rectus abdominis (your 6-pack of course), the internal and external...
Our Pink Ribbon Program Went Virtual
written by Carol Crincoli, Pure Pilates DirectorI am a girl who gets a bag of lemons and figures out how to make lemonade for everyone! When Pure Pilates was forced to shut down and create a virtual studio, I never imagined that the business would grow and we would be...
Up Close and Personal: Kathy Celardo
written by Kathy Celardo, Pure Pilates InstructorKathy Celardo has been part of the Pure Pilates team since we opened our doors in 2007. She was hired as the front desk receptionist, became the studio manager and loved Pilates so much that she went back to school to...
Up Close and Personal: Laura Kerwick
written by Laura Kerwick, Pure Pilates InstructorWhat’s your story? My story... I grew up in Medford, NJ. Went to college at Hofstra University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Graduated and worked as a Fashion Rep for a number of different lines in the...
Up Close and Personal: Laura Harrell
written by Laura Harrell, Pure Pilates InstructorLaura has been a student of Pilates since 1989 and teaching the method for over 25 years. She was a professional dancer and now a wife, a mom and a talented and thoughtful Pure Pilates teacher. She’s taken time out to...
Up Close and Personal: Carol Crincoli
written by Carol Crincoli, Pure Pilates DirectorBefore opening the doors of Pure Pilates in 2007, Carol Crincoli was a singer, hoping to have a career in the theater and then found her love of fitness and movement. She realized she loved being an entrepreneur just as...