Ideal Core Pilates Fitness Nutrition

01/14/2026

Putting healthy meals on the table for our family is a top priority, no matter how busy we get.

This is one of our favorite winter meals!
Mega Healthy White chicken chili
(insert hormone, and bpa free when needed)

-3x chicken breast cooked and cubed
-1 yellow bell pepper fine chop
-1 carrot fine chop
-1 sm onion - fine chop
-1 jalapeño pepper - fine chop ( add seeds for extra heat
-Clove garlic minced
-1 can with juice northern beans
-1 can with juice pinto beans
-Chicken broth
-Paprika, Salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, basil

Cook in your crockpot on low for at least 6 hours.

01/12/2026

Do you guys get a lot of new people in January?

The truth is we don't. For 2 main reasons.

1) For years, our small group classes availability is limited. Most of the people who start with us, stick with us. They love the results, the environment, and how they feel!

2) We don't make a big "January Push" in our advertising. The big reason: Working at big box fitness, for years we saw 100's of people invest their hard earned money each January only for most of them to fall off by February.

Our goal isn't to take people's money, it's to get them to their ideal!

We do have a few spots open in our 8 and 9am Pilates and IdealFit classes as well as our 4pm IdealFit strength training.

These spaces won't last long, so if you are serious about living your ideal- reach out today.

12/26/2025

The results of our Grinch VS St. Nick workout are in... I hope everyone had a Merry GRINCH-MAS!

Also Merry Christmas from Ideal Core!

12/22/2025

At some point, improving yourself became this nasty thing in our own minds and the eyes of others.

Even more puzzling is that it seems to get turned up a few notches when you hire someone to help you with it!🤔

I'm all for being happy with where you are at, but I'm also a big advocate of always working to be the best version of yourself.

Let's start to remove that stigma.

👏🎉 So here is to you if you are trying to be the best version of yourself! (living to your ideal)

Improving your mental self by learning something new, working on your mental health or improving your spirituality!!! 🎉

Working on your health by improving your physical self, improving your nutrition, or making lifestyle changes!! 🎉

Working on your wealth by improving your income, making investments or working down your debt!!🎉

Working on building better social relationships with friends, family and peers!! 🎉

I want to celebrate and support you! Comment below with what you're doing to live your ideal life!

Together we can make self improvement cool again!

12/22/2025

Snowflake made her yearly appearance with her "Naughty Can" workout. That means Christmas is right around the corner.

Since Ideal Core is just a Mom and Pop shop- Mom and Pop are getting ready to spend some much needed family time.

We will be on our Holiday break 12/24- 1/5.

You can still reach out via email, text, or our website - www.idealcorepilates.com

We look forward to helping you make 2026- Ideal!

12/17/2025

Throwback from when our Elf was getting some reps with the 3 wise men!
Share some of your favorite Elf adventures in the comments below 👇

12/08/2025

Did you stay out a little too late this weekend? 😅
Here’s your reminder of how much sleep we actually need for optimal health:

Recommended hours per night:

Adults: 7–8+ hours

Teens: 8–10 hours

School age & preschool: 9–13 hours

Toddlers: 11–14 hours

Getting enough quality sleep makes a huge difference. People who consistently sleep well are more likely to:
• Get sick less often
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Lower their risk of diabetes & heart disease
• Feel less stressed and in a better mood
• Think clearly & perform better at work or school
• Get along better with others
• Make safer, smarter decisions

Here’s the catch:
You can catch up on sleep hours… but you cannot catch up on the full benefits of a proper sleep cycle. Missing sleep disrupts your REM and deep sleep cycles — the part that actually restores your brain, muscles, hormones, and immune system.

Tips to Improve Sleep Quality (Sleep Hygiene):

🕒 Stick to a consistent schedule
Aim to go to bed and wake up within a 30-minute window — yes, even on weekends. Your body LOVES routine.

🌑 Sleep in complete darkness
Even small amounts of light can interfere with your circadian rhythm.

🛌 Sleep cooler (and yes… try sleeping naked 😅)
Your body sleeps best when it can naturally regulate temperature.

📵 Limit nighttime distractions
Swap scrolling for something calming: reading, journaling, stretching, breathwork, or even a simple puzzle game.

What’s one thing YOU do to improve your sleep quality?
Drop your tip below! ⬇️✨

12/03/2025

Give the fitness gift that keeps on giving....
Support.

That's right, better than any gadget, supplement, subscription or membership.

Giving a loved one your support along their health and fitness journey will be more effective at getting them to their goals than anything you can buy at a store.

📆Text them once a month.
🫐 Remind them to order something healthy when your out to eat. 🚶‍♀️ Offer to go out for a walk or join them for a workout.
📲 Call them to see how things are going.

The best part: it only takes your love and a little bit of time!
Merry FITmas!

Oh and if you want to buy them some support- We have a few available spots Ideal Core!

12/01/2025

A little throwback reminder to use your powerful abs and strong abs and legs to clear of that snow!!!

This is why we do what we do! 🩵

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. ⛷️💙❄️