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September 27, 2012
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New Classes and New Fun!!

With every instructor, the search for the perfect studio to teach at often fluctuates depending on the health of the studio and fit for the instructor to the clientele. Over the next couple weeks, I will be starting a couple new classes and moving to a new studio. Here is my current teaching schedule:

The Pilates Studio Las Vegas 3655 S. Durango Drive Suite #26 Las Vegas, NV 89147 Phone:(702) 895-9000	Mon, Wed, Fri – 7:00am - LVExtremeX 30/60/90 Wed – 5:00pm – Mixed Equipment/Group Class Wed – 6:00pm – Jump Board/Booty Board Class Fri – 3-5:00pm - Mixed Equipment/Group Class
Elevé Training Studio 4845 South Fort Apache Rd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89147 Phone:(702) 220-3566	Coming Soon!!
Pilates Element 6440 Medical Center St Las Vegas, NV 89148 Phone: (702) 891-8555	Mon – 4:00pm – Reformer Mon – 5:00pm – Circus Pilates

I am really excited about the LVExtremeX 30/60/90 class. It runs in three modules, each for 30 days, and gains in intensity. This is going to be a great class series and only offered at The Pilates Studio Las Vegas. Also, be sure to check out the great special offered for this program!

Next, I am starting to work at a great new studio called Elevé Training Studios. My schedule for that location isn’t finalized just yet, but the types of classes I will be teaching include a Trampoline Cardio class, Xtreme Pilates, Traditional Mat Pilates, and Poi.

So, if you’ve taken classes with me in the past and were wondering where you could catch me teaching, there you have it!

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August 14, 2012
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Pilates and HIIT – Using the Best of Both Worlds to Create a Leaner and More Functional You!

I like functional training. I like the type of workouts that either teach me something or challenge me in a new way. For me, I’ve found this to be a great way to not only stay in shape, but to stay interested in staying in shape. Doing the same thing for long periods of time, is not fun. Also, doing the same thing over and over, day after day, doesn’t benefit your body for a number of reasons. We get stuck! Creating variation in a workout program that efficiently targets different aspects of your body’s ability will create a very effective program that will continue to yield results as long as you stay with it.

In my training and teaching, I have seen that Pilates mixed with some High Impact Intensity Training (HIIT) can accomplish the goals of many as well as keep people engaged in working out.
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June 21, 2012
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Training Like You Mean It!!

This weekend, June 23rd, is the 2nd Annual Adela Garcia Classic in Austin, TX. For the past three weeks, I’ve had the GREAT pleasure of working with Vegas Fitness Professional Tiffany Wilkerson as one of her Trainers in preparation for this competition. As much as I’ve enjoyed kicking Tiffany’s ass and working out her choreography, I’ve also enjoyed working with a dedicated, passionate, and HARD WORKING athlete.

Cussing, sweating, panting, laughing at the pain, and feeling the burn has been our routine and this is just the start!! So Kick Ass and Take Names, Tiffany!!

Read a little more about our training after the jump!

http://www.adelagarciaclassic.com/

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March 12, 2012
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Officially Certified!

As of last week I am officially certified as a Pilates instructor in Las Vegas, NV! And… within a couple weeks, I will be a PMA certified instructor.

First of all, a HUGE thanks to everybody who let me practice on them and learn in the process. Without your patience and willingness, I would not have been able to complete this quest.

Second of all, I’ve made a bunch of updates!

Learn about my availability and rates for teaching private and semi private Pilates sessions.
Learn about my Core Conditioning sessions, rates and availability.
Learn about my weekly Poi Classes on Thursday nights.

And don’t forget about my Fire Dancing Workshop that is coming up in a couple weeks! Here’s the FB event Page.

Feel free to contact me about anything you want!

February 27, 2012
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March 2012 Fire Workshop Announced!

Come and join me for another fun filled one-week workshop that will teach you the basics of spinning poi, foot movement, coordination, and fire safety. After three 2-hour practice sessions, we will venture out into the nightime air to dance under the stars and light up with REAL fire!

DATES:
March 23 6:30-9pm
March 27 7-9pm
March 30 7-11(??)pm

LOCATION:
Fern Adair Gymnastics Conservatory
3265 E Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV, 89120

COST: $115 – (Cash, Check or Paypal)

Contact me to reserve your spot or Pay Now!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
All participants will be required to sign liability waivers and adhere to safety guidelines.
Class workshop size is limited to 10 people on a first come first serve basis.
This workshop is for ages 14+. Minors will have to have parent consent.

Just some fun I was having at the PlayPoi retreat in Costa Rica in 2010!

Me doing a little snake demo last weekend!

January 24, 2012
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“We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.”

-Carlos Casteneda

January 23, 2012
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The Home Stretch!

Over the past few months, I have been furiously trying to complete my requirements for taking my Pilates certification exam. And finally… I am in the home stretch!

First off, THANK YOU to everybody who allowed me to experiment on them and let me hone my craft as an instructor. Since I have all of your email addresses, I will be contacting you shortly with a personal bit of gratitude.

Secondly, I have an updated teaching schedule with all my group Pilates classes that I am currently teaching. Come check me out at The Pilates Studio of Las Vegas or Pilates+Yoga for a fun and fit time!

Tuesday 7:30am – Group Apparatus Class at Pilates+Yoga
Tuesday 8:30am – Mat Class at Pilates+Yoga
Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm – Group Apparatus Class at The Pilates Studio of Las Vegas
Thursday 7:15pm – Acro-Pilates class at Pilates+Yoga
Friday 3:00-5:00pm – Group Apparatus Class at The Pilates Studio of Las Vegas

As always, check out my Pilates with Me page for any other updates.

September 28, 2011
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Developing Acro-Pilates

In addition to being a certified Acrofit Instructor and Trainer, I am developing a new class called Acro-Pilates. For the past three weeks, I’ve taught this class at a relatively young and exciting studio called Pilates+Yoga. So far, the class has enjoyed a very nice reception and is getting some really good buzz around it.

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September 17, 2011
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Due to my performance and rehearsal schedules, I am setting up designated hours of availability for my private Pilates sessions. Please contact me at least 24 hours in advance for a session and all sessions are on first come first serve basis.

Pilates Private Sessions:

MWF – 9am-11:30am – mat sessions only
MWF – 4pm-8pm – mat or apparatus sessions.

Classes:

Tuesday, 7:15pm, I now teach an Acro-Pilates class at Pilates+Yoga in Las Vegas.

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July 30, 2011
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Don’t Let an Injury Stop You!

One week ago while training on trampoline, I rolled my ankle pretty bad. Aside from the fact that almost every time I injure myself it is on a trampoline and I REALLY want to be good on trampoline, the physical pain hurt a little more than the emotional pain. So, I had to take a few days off of training.

After one week, the pain is still there, not as severe, and the swelling has gone down considerably. I’m not ready to get back to training full on yet because I don’t want to risk re-aggravating it, but I can’t let my body simply atrophy in this time off. A lot of professionals I know ALWAYS have to deal with injuries and how to maintain a level of physical conditioning during the down time. Here are a few tips on how to work through injuries and come out on top!

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