Ideal Core Pilates Fitness Nutrition

11/24/2025

11/24/2025

The holiday season can be stressful enough. Here are 4 tips that help us "win" the health and fitness areas of our holiday lives!

Comment below with your favorite tip or one of your own!

11/20/2025

Ski season is just around the corner!!! WOOT WOOT! ⛷️❄️

Today’s client success stories come from so many people who once thought their best skiing days were behind them — and I’m sharing my own story below, too!

Over the years we’ve seen incredible transformations:

• Clients rebuilding core and leg strength after injury who felt confident on the slopes for the first time in years.
• Clients who came in feeling unsteady and out of control… and left with balance, power, and the courage to take on runs they never thought they’d try again.
• And of course — my story.

I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life, just 20 minutes from Alpine and Pine K**b, but my only skiing experience was one college trip with friends. That was it.

As our kids got older, we wanted them to enjoy the fun things Michigan has to offer — so we put the oldest two in ski lessons. K fell in love. The next year, H and K got season passes, and my plan was to sit in the clubhouse and “supervise.”

One day, I took K out by herself. She didn’t have a smart watch yet, so I told her to stay in the same area and I’d keep eyes on her. It worked… until it didn’t.

After 20 minutes, I couldn’t see her anywhere.

I started walking up and down the main hill. Nothing. Panic started creeping in. I climbed all the way to the top — for the first time in my life — and realized just how easy it would be for a kid to accidentally go down the backside of the hill. My heart dropped.

Another 20 minutes of searching, and finally — there she was. Safe, with another adult.

And right then I knew: I needed to buck up and learn how to ski.

Fast forward to the next season — it was a learning curve, sure. Some muscles I don’t usually use were very sore at first. But because I had a solid baseline of strength and fitness, it didn’t take long before I felt totally comfortable keeping up with K on the hill.

Now? That “dad and daughter” ski time is something she looks forward to every year. 🥲
This year she’s already talking about meeting friends at the hill… but I know we still have memories to make. And M is ready to get out there too — so round two of ski memories is coming!

If you’re hoping to get back out there, want to feel more confident, or you’re gearing up for your very first season with your kids…

Now is the perfect time to get your body ready.
Strong legs, strong core, better balance — and way fewer aches after that first day out.

Let’s make sure this ski season is your best one yet. ⛷️💙❄️

11/19/2025

Train Smarter- Not Harder and Longer.

We all love the idea of a “quick fix” when it comes to our health and fitness… but the truth? The quick and easy answer is usually the most costly one — in time, energy, or frustration.

A few years ago, one of my hockey athletes told me he was struggling with leg fatigue on the ice. His coach had him running or biking an hour a day to “build his cardio.”
Now, sure — long, steady cardio can build endurance…
But for a hockey player? It’s the wrong kind of endurance.

I asked him, “How long is your typical shift?”
I guessed around 1:20.
He corrected me — the average shift is 43 seconds.

So why train for something you’ll never actually do?

We walked through a few simple questions and built a cardio plan that was customized for him — his goals, his season, his sport, and his schedule:

What’s your actual goal?

Where are you in the season?

What’s a ‘long shift’ for you?

How much time do you realistically have?

The result? A plan that supports his performance on the ice, not just on paper. He trained smarter, got stronger where it mattered, and hit his goals faster.

Here’s the lesson for all of us:
Most of the time, you already know what you need — you just need the right questions (and the right coach) to bring it out.

11/18/2025

🚦Feeling Stuck Between “Too Hard” and “Not Enough”?

Do you ever go through waves of working really hard on a goal…
and then suddenly not working on it at all?

If so — this tip might be exactly what you need:

👉 Make your goal so EASY you can’t say no.

Yes, the “perfect plan” might look like:

5 hours in the gym every week

Prepping and weighing all your food

8 hours of quality sleep

Cutting every dessert and sugary drink

Sure… that might be optimal for results.
But it’s probably not optimal for your actual life.
(Especially if you’re juggling work, family, and 42 other responsibilities.)

Here’s the truth:
Life gets busy. Life gets chaotic.
But you still have time for something.
And that “something” is where the real momentum starts.

Start with goals that feel like a guaranteed yes:

🚶‍♂️ Take a 5-minute walk every day

🍽️ Make ONE meal a little healthier with extra protein + veggies

📵 Turn off your screen for 10 minutes before bed

🍪 Go light on ONE dessert or calorie drink this week

These tiny wins add up faster than you think.
They build confidence.
They build momentum.
They build the foundation you need for bigger goals later.

And if you slip up?
It’s okay. Seriously.

Just get back on track — no guilt needed.

Your goals don’t have to be perfect to make them IDEAL.
They just have to be doable. 👊

11/17/2025

Fitness Genie has granted you 1 wish-
A) Unlimited strength gains
B) Cardio that never gives up
C) Automatic excess calorie elimination
D) Speedy recovery (from workouts and injuries)

👇What's your wish?

11/13/2025

💪 Barbie Chaos and Your Health

How often do we let our health and fitness look like my daughter’s Barbie area? 😅

Let me explain — and see if this sounds familiar…

A few months ago, we had friends coming over.
So, we busted our tails for a few hours getting everything clean and organized. It looked amazing.

Our friends came over, commented on how great it looked, and the girls loved having extra space to play.

But… over the next few weeks…
a few things came off the shelves and stayed on the ground.
Then a few more.
Eventually, it got so cluttered they didn’t even want to play in there anymore.
They avoided the area completely.

Then — surprise! — friends were coming over again, and we were right back to square one.

Sound familiar?
Because this is exactly how many people treat their health and fitness. 👇

You let things slide a bit, and you’re not thrilled with where you’re at.

You’ve got a big event coming up (or some motivation from the doctor), so you “tidy up” your diet and exercise.

You work hard for a few months and make great progress.

You celebrate — maybe a birthday, vacation, holidays — and the old habits sneak back in.

Before you know it, your health feels cluttered again. You start avoiding the things that remind you of it — workouts, the mirror, doctor visits, even activities you used to love.

This cycle happens all the time.
But here’s the good news:
👉 It doesn’t have to.

The secret isn’t working harder — it’s staying consistent and finding joy in the process of keeping things “clean.”

We don’t have to overhaul our lives every few months…
We just have to catch the small messes before they pile up. 😉

And if your “Barbie area” (aka your health) feels a little out of control right now —
let’s get it cleaned up together.
Then we’ll work on keeping it that way — so we don’t have to have this talk again! 😂

11/12/2025

💪 Strength from the Inside Out

It’s estimated that 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
While there’s no magic guarantee you’ll never deal with it, the best thing you can do is build a body that’s strong, mobile, and resilient — from the inside out.

That’s exactly what we focus on at Ideal Core.
We train your body to move well, to control your strength, and to support every step, lift, and twist of daily life.

Fun fact: Joseph Pilates didn’t actually call what he created “Pilates.”
He called it Contrology — the art of learning how to control your body and mind through intentional movement.

When you train this way, you’re not just working out —
you’re improving posture, reducing injury risk, restoring energy, and feeling more capable in everything you do.

✨ Don’t wait for the New Year rush.
Our classes fill fast — and we’ve got just a few open spots right now.

Your body will thank you for starting today.

📍 DM us or visit www.idealcorepilates.com
to grab your spot.

11/10/2025

🍂 Sometimes the path in front of us isn’t clear.

There are twists, turns, and fallen leaves that make it hard to see what’s ahead.

But here’s the truth — you don’t have to see the entire path to take the first step.
You just have to start walking.

Too many people wait for “the perfect time”…
➡️ After the holidays
➡️ When life slows down
➡️ When they feel ready

But what if you started now?
Imagine walking into the new year already feeling stronger, more confident, and proud that you didn’t wait for a calendar date to change your direction.

You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need a first step.
And we’re here to help you take it.

Let’s make this season the one where you start moving forward — even if the path isn’t totally clear. 🌤️

11/05/2025

🧙‍♂️ Fitness Tip of the Day

There is no magic pill, detox tea, secret workout, or cleanse that beats the basics.
Consistency + balanced nutrition = long-term results. ✅

Here’s your real-life game plan:

🌮 Choose a way of eating you can stick with
(no trendy extremes required)

🍎 Fuel your body for what it needs
—not the diet someone else is doing

💪 Find a workout style you enjoy
Motivation grows when you're having fun

😴 Prioritize sleep + recovery
Rest isn’t “being lazy” — it’s progress

Then…
Repeat.
Repeat.
Repeat.

And yes — there are ways to optimize your progress…
but first, master the basics. ☝️
You’ll be amazed what consistency alone can do.

11/03/2025

Why are our Ideal Fit strength training classes always full?

Because our members feel the difference. 👇💪

And great news — we have a few rare openings next week! 👀
If you want to build strength, boost confidence, prevent injuries, and have fun doing it… this is your chance.

💥 What makes Ideal Fit different?

We do strength training the way it's supposed to be done:

✅ No confusion — just clear guidance
You don’t have to guess… and neither do your muscles.

✅ Strength + Cardio — but done right
We separate them so you get maximum results, not mixed signals.

✅ Small groups = big progress
You get personal coaching, proper form, the right weights, and smart progressions — so you see and feel results faster.

Ready to feel stronger, leaner, and more energized?

Send us a message and we’ll save you one of the limited spots!
These openings don’t last — and neither should you waiting. 😉

10/29/2025

Want to feel more energized, focused, and ready to take on your day?

It all starts with better sleep.

So many of us push through exhaustion, thinking we’ll just catch up later — but your body and mind perform best when you restore every night.

👉 Try this: pick one or two simple habits from each list (Before Bed, In the Bedroom, and The Morning After).

Maybe it’s dimming the lights early or putting your phone away.

Maybe it’s setting your bedroom temperature cooler or using white noise.

Or maybe it’s starting your morning with sunlight and a glass of water.

Small changes lead to big results — and when you sleep better, everything feels easier.

❤️ Give this post a like if better sleep is on your to-do list this week!