THE MOVES
Your go to source for movement info, inpso and insight. From Pilates to strength training, running to yoga, and all the parts of life that support our movement journeys, we’ve got some thoughts to share. Dig around, try some things out, and let us know if you have any topics you’d like us to cover!
The Magic of Holiday Traditions
We absolutely love hearing about your special traditions in these weeks surrounding the holidays, and thought we would share a few of our own!
The Momentum Holiday Gift Guide
As a small business, we love the opportunity to support other small businesses. Especially this time of year, we find it so important to shop small and local to keep our vibrant community thriving all year long! Here are few fun gift ideas from some businesses near and dear to our hearts.
Get to Know Wendy
What do you get when a retired finance professional and former dancer looks for a second career? One cool instructor! Get to know the newest addition to the Momentum team in our interview with Wendy Levine.
Let’s Take A Run!
As the weather cools off a bit in Charleston, it's the perfect time to start adding some outdoor cardio into your routine. Try this 9 week, Hampton Park running plan to get your feet moving in between your Pilates classes!
What’s Are All Of These Contraptions?
Let's take a look at the different pieces of Pilates equipment you'll find at Momentum and learn how they may fit into your personal practice!
Get To Know Michelle
Before opening her own studio, Michelle taught yoga, cycling, barre, and did personal training at several gyms in the Charleston area. Now she's combining all of her trainings to bring creative, athletic reformer classes to downtown Charleston. Read along to learn a little more about Michelle Pilates journey and her life outside of fitness.
Create Your Home Studio
Your home studio doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a versatile home Pilates studio, offering you amazingly effective home workouts using just a few key pieces of equipment.
Get To Know Maura
She’s been called “the tiny torturer” and will kick your butt with a smile! She is meticulous with form details and will make you fall in love with the basics. Take a moment to meet Maura before she takes you through your next Pilates session!
STRONG — The Perfect Blend Of Pilates And Strength Training
What if you could combine the muscle building benefits of strength training with the lengthening and flexibility components of Pilates? (Spoiler: you can!)
How To Prepare For Your First Session
Are you ready for your first Pilates session? Here is everything you need to know to get ready for your first class.
What’s a fuzzy strap? What are the risers?What’s a long box?
The Pilates Reformer is the hottest fitness trend of the moment, and it may seem like this buzzy, new device... but it's actually been around since the 1940s! In this blog post we break down the key components of the Pilates Reformer so you'll be better acquainted with it during your first session!