Massages Improve Post-Workout Recovery--Discount Code for Pilates Platinum Clients!

Did you know that MASSAGES IMPROVE POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY? 

The next time you complete one of those killer pilates classes where you walk out saying “I’m going to be sore for days”, try getting a massage before the soreness kicks in! Even just a 10-minute massage improves your rebound time after an intense training session.

Post-workout massages not only decrease inflammation caused by exercise, but also turn up production of mitochondria in the muscles. Double bonus for those hard-working muscles.

Pilates Platinum clients are in luck—Desiree Bigelow, a certified in-home massage therapist based in Los Angeles, is offering a special discount for all massage appointments!

Desiree “combines the most enjoyable and effective elements of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and Shiatsu to tailor every treatment to each individual’s needs.” Born in Australia and raised in Japan, Desiree acquired her Massage license from California Healing Arts College in Santa Monica, and has been practicing in Los Angeles for the past 6 years.

Make a positive decision for yourself by booking an appointment!

Use code 

PilatesPlatinum 

to receive a 20% off discount.

desireebigelow@gmail.com

516.526.9771

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Reflexology

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PP + Athleta + MindBodyGreen = FREE Class!

We’re a fan of Athleta.

We’re a fan of MindBodyGreen.

We’re also big fans of a FREE BOOTCAMP CLASS!

That makes this month’s Conscious Cardio Circuit a no-brainer!

We’re lucky to live in a city that has an abundance of fitness classes, activities, and workout options at our fingertips all year long—one of our favorite ways to take advantage of what LA has to offer is by participating in community workout classes!

We hope you can join Heather Dorak and the rest of the Pilates Platinum team for a FREE MINDFUL BOOTCAMP CLASS this Saturday. Details below.

SATURDAY AUGUST 9^th

9:00AM

(arrive early—the first 40 people will receive a MindBodyGreen Goody Bag!!)

Athleta Old Town Pasadena

46 West Colorado Blvd.

BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat)

Can’t wait to see you there- just don’t forget your yoga mat! 

Make Someone’s Day

“Make someone’s day.” 

It sounds simple- and it IS simple. Make someone’s day with a small gesture, and you’ll reap the rewards by feeling happier yourself!

Research shows that people who connect with strangers throughout their day receive an instant mood boost. Does that mean giving away smiles is actually a selfish act?! The next time you cross paths with someone on your hiking route or your neighborhood sidewalk, say hi! The next time you’re walking in the market, smile genuinely at the people around you! Try making eye contact with strangers instead of looking down at your phone. Connect with your community! 

With a positive attitude, and a few happy gestures, you’ll be surprised at how easily you can make a big difference in the lives around you. After all, we’re all here in this big world together. J

Pilates Platinum Summer Bucket List

Today we’re talking about Bucket Lists! No, not the 2007 movie staring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman…we’re talking about inspiring, healthy, fun, and exciting new goals we’ve created to make the most out of Summer!  We’ve been inspired by the sun and are ready to have the best season yet.

 

PP Owner, Heather, crossing Tennis off her Bucket List!

Here’s a compiled list of some fun summer goals our amazing instructors and staff have come up with to form the Pilates Platinum Summer 2014 Bucket List.

Join in on our fun and get inspired to make your own Summer Bucket List! These next few months are the perfect time to do everything you’ve wanted to do this summer, see all the places you’ve been waiting to check out, and experience everything that just screams SUMMER! 

Summer Bucket List

-Watch the sunset from the beach

-Tie-Dye

-Go to a baseball game (Go Dodgers!)

-Take a paddle-board lesson

-Pick wild flowers

-Tandem skydive (for the 2^nd time!)

-Go swimming at night

-Play tennis

-Shop at a flea market with friends

-Learn to surf!

-Grow a gardenàcook a meal from it

-Start a compost

-Try parasailing

-Hike ALL well-known trails in the greater Los Angeles area

-Watch Cinespia movies! (Take advantage of all of the outdoor movie screenings around LA!)

-Paddle down the LA river

-Go to at least ONE Hollywood Bowl concert!

-Lead a street art tour of DTLA

-Bike from Ventura to Ojai, and back!

-Friday night wine tasting at the Barnsdall

-Go Kayaking

-Cook something new and challenging

-Go on a hike in Big Sur

-Take a nutrition class (or an online course)

-More Pilates!

Some of you have probably already enjoyed some of our ideas, so please leave feedback below. And feel free to share any of your own lists!