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Keep Going TFTH – July

I hear “Keep Going” as my Peloton instructor motivates me to push a bit harder as I ride.  It’s motivating and most of the time pushes me to be my best. In March, when Pure Pilates closed its doors from Covid-19, as most businesses were forced to do, I moved to virtual teaching. I told myself and my teachers let’s “Keep Going”. Did we really have a choice? Four months later, I know we can keep going, but now I had to ask myself  “where am I going”? What will Pure Pilates look like going forward?

If you look up the word transitional, you will find the synonyms: changing, passing, FLUID, intermediate, UNSETTLED, developmental. We all experience transitional periods throughout our lives and as I reflect back on my journey as a business owner, I realize that my successes and failures are directly related to how I handle change. How I approach a transition has always directly affected the outcome.

Jamie Lee Curtis said “If you stay on the bus, the scenery will change.” I hear these words and I think about my bus ride for the past 14 years as the owner of Pure Pilates. In the past months, I wondered if it was time to jump off the bus or if I should “keep going.” And if I keep my studio open, what does it look like, how will the scenery change?

To understand what changes need to occur, it is helpful to understand what’s working. What should stay the same? For me, the core values of my life and business weave a common thread that holds everything together. It’s the anchor that keeps a person or a business grounded.  What will remain the same at Pure Pilates is the heart and soul that I bring to the studio everyday. It’s the joy and commitment that I have for movement, my teachers and the Pure Pilates community. It’s believing that I have cultivated a business that is centered around quality Pilates and customer care and service. The energy is infectious and it flows through the teachers and clients.

The experience for our in-studio clients will become even more intimate than it was before. It will continue to be a place to reset and focus on yourself. To be your best self. Add in the virtual services, and the landscape expands.  The opportunity to offer private, semi private and group Pilates in our new virtual setting is exciting! The options are endless and it’s time to enjoy a new ride.

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Katie is a passionate mover who was brought to Pilates through dance. After a professional dance career, Katie discovered her love of teaching-connecting the mind and body, and working with students of all ages and levels. Her appreciation and understanding of everyone’s ever changing body and needs only became greater as her own body went through pre and post natal stages, an experience which has helped Katie navigate problem solving, and bring a freshness to each session making them feel personal and specific to each body’s needs. Her sessions are full of flow and aim to challenge clients with a sense of comfort, and often a little humor, all of which she has brought to Pure Pilates since 2016. Katie thinks the gift of movement and self care is one of the best things one can do for overall wellness, and is thrilled to seek and fulfill milestones and goals with each of her clients. When she’s not at the studio, Katie is taking care of her three little humans- another job that also makes her smile, laugh, and challenges her on the daily.
Eighteen years ago I discovered my love for Pilates. After having my two children, I felt the need to move my body again. At the time I was living in North Carolina, and worked through many different exercise and training programs. I discovered Pilates, and instantly knew it was right for me. Forteen years later, and a move to New Jersey, I decided to share my love of Pilates with other people looking for some way to move their bodies. Pilates has also been a way for me to keep me strong and flexible to continue many activities. My family loves to be active, and I often find when we are all together (mostly vacations) our days consist of activity and movement such as hiking, kayaking, or skiing(more on this later). As I have gotten older I find it even more imperative now that I keep my body strong. Recently I was in a skiing accident that left me with many knee injuries and ultimately having to go into surgery. I found being able to do light Pilates a few weeks after surgery kept me sane and ultimately helped with recovery time. Pilates has not only helped me be able to keep up with my children, but has also provided me with a body that is able to function at peak performance. My approach to Pilates can be described in one, simple word: movement. Movement can help you, both physically and mentally. Movement, and Pilates, is ultimately about self care. Having a built in time to focus on your body and movement can help relieve yourself of feeling tired, anxious, and stressed. Movement awakens you. Even after one session you can leave feeling calmer and energized.
Enjoyment of life through movement is a vital part of Kathy’s philosophy. When not in the studio she leads an active lifestyle trail running, cycling, skiing and hiking. She also loves connecting with people while traveling with family and friends. One of her favorite cycling trips was riding along the coast of northern California. Learning new things and sharing knowledge is also important to Kathy. She has a passion for food, likes to cook for her family and experiment with new recipes. She is currently trying to achieve the perfect pizza. She is also an avid reader of historical fiction and biographies. Her latest endeavor is learning to play golf.
Carol M. Crincoli, owner Pure Pilates studio, has been in the fitness industry since 1990, with experience in corporate and commercial fitness, recreational programming and teaching as an adjunct professor. She began practicing Pilates in 2003 and received Pilates training through the PhysicalMind Institute in New York, NY. She holds certifications from the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a group exercise instructor, personal trainer and lifestyle and weight management consultant. She was also accepted into the IDEA-PFT Recognition System as an Elite Level Personal Fitness Trainer. She is the only trainer in the NY-metro area for Trent McEntire’s Arcus equipment. Carol graduated from the Boston Conservatory of Music with a BFA in musical theater and a minor in dance. Opening Pure Pilates is the culmination of a lifetime dream, and her mission to "inspire life from the core" is a holistic approach to health and wellness—from exercise and nutrition, to stress management and self-care. Carol is also the inventor of 8th Avenue Rail, an organizing solution for Tower springs.