Trainer Tuesday! A Day in the Life of Tara Singer

Today, Pilates Platinum would like a take a few minutes to introduce one of our west side trainers, Tara! Tara has been a Spin Instructor for over 8 1/2 years and recently began teaching Pilates as well. She's a big fan of the intensity and energy of both Pilates and Spinning, and she especially enjoys the sense of accomplishment you get from both types of workouts! Expect to work hard, but don't worry- her positive attitude and smile will keep you motived and help you finish strong. Read on to learn more about Tara and her healthy habits, and catch her during your next trip to Venice Beach!

A Day in the Life of Tara Singer

Pilates and Spin Instructor (Venice Beach Studio)

What are your favorite Pilates moves? 

kneeling inner thighs, tailbone angel... pretty much anything abs

What is one of your favorite non-Pilates workouts? 

Spinning (of course), jogging along the shoreline on the beach or a toning HIT workout

What’s your exercise routine like for a typical week?

At least 45 min of cardio about each day (i.e., elliptical, Spinning, jogging or walking on beach) and at least 30 min of toning 4 times a week (i.e. SPX, HIT, free weights and Pilates ball). 

What are some of your favorite healthy foods?

Kale & quinoa salads, fresh fruit, green superfood drinks

What does your workout and eating schedule for a typical day look like?

Monday through Friday, I'm up around 630a, drink cranberry juice with calcium bentonite clay and exercise.  After exercising, I have a green superfood drink with cayenne pepper and a low-fat protein drink.  Once I'm in my office, I fill up a large glass of water (which is replenished a couple of times) and have some fresh fruit.  About a half hour later breakfast can vary from 0% Fage plain yogurt with honey to a scrambled egg white and a slice of whole wheat toast.  A couple of hours later, lunch is either a frozen Healthy Choice, Amy's or Lean Cuisine entree and a piece of fruit or I eat out.  Usually walk somewhere too just to get outside.  I have some sort of a snack around 3p or 4p, like a banana with Justin's almond butter or a Kind bar.  Depending on the night, I may exercise again. I don't cook - have no patience for it - so dinner can vary from a salad to a bowl of cereal.  At the end of my day, I drink another cranberry juice with

calcium bentonite clay and head to bed around 10p or so.  And then my Saturday and Sunday mornings, as you know, are spent teaching Spinning classes and sweating it out on the megaformer! 

What’s your biggest source of inspiration…what keeps you going everyday?

My miracle mom.  An ideal picture of "if you believe it, you can achieve it".  Her inner-strength and spirit are a true inspiration to anyone. 

What are your trainer tips or words of advice for people interested in Pilates and a healthy lifestyle?

Work for the results you seek and reap the rewards by exercising efficiently, therefore effectively.  You need to enjoy what you do and want to be doing it, so when it's really, really hard, you won't back down and will just keep focusing on your goal, whatever that means to you.  Listen to your body (as its abilities can vary from day to day) and adjust as needed, but just keep going.   Be present and grateful for your ability to be doing what your doing.  No judgements - in or out of the class; of others or yourself.  Enjoy the sense of accomplishment that you made it happen!

Watch Tara in action in her Trainer Bio HERE.