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. If you haven’t taken her class, you are seriously missing out on some great Pilates work in your routine.
Take a moment to meet Maura before you let her take you through a Pilates session!
What’s your favorite piece of Pilates equipment?
The Reformer.
Favorite Pilates exercise?
Since I found my abdominals - challenging ab work.
What’s one of your non-Pilates hobbies?
Cooking & Baking (but I don’t eat sweets!)
Describe your classes in 3 words:
Guiding, Challenging, Surprising
What’s on your playlist?
House Music, 70’s -( bringing back the hip huggers & tube tops-for your laughter!), Chaka Kahn 80’s - I’m all over the board with my taste!
What would you tell someone who’s afraid to try Pilates?
Don’t be…. it will only enhance your fitness routine & everyday life.
3 items you’d bring to a desert island:
Knife, tent & lippy (protects Lips from elements and you never know who else may be stranded!)
What’s a tv show you could watch a million times?
Movies: Bridesmaids, Hangover, Love Story, The Way We Were (I’m a sap)
Shows: Schitts Creek, Seinfeld, Friends, Suits (told you, I’m all over the board)
What’s your ideal day in Charleston?
Morning Mug of coffee w/ Darby (hubby) to the beach for a couple hours, (w/dogs sometimes), a walk downtown or drive and grab a burger…
Favorite place you’ve ever visited?
Too many to list, Caribbean, Tulum, Australia, Europe, etc. Most memorable-Berlin-East Germany - SpendingThanksgiving 1987 with my brother Gregg prior to the Berlin Wall coming down (Nov 9 1989)-experiencing History that many did not.
Post workout snack?
Grapes
Pre workout snack?
Grapes
What’s your best advice for starting a workout routine?
Don’t be hard on yourself- know what YOU want and what you are physically capable of (injury restrictions etc). Be nice to your body-you only get one….
One fun fact about you:
Before becoming a Pilates teacher, I wanted to be a freelance chef, and ended up selling wine!
Anything else you want to share?
I have always worked out my entire life, whether it was dance, gymnastics, aerobic/cardio, gym, etc. I started Pilates in 2008 as something to try that didn’t aggravate my back that was able to correct some debilitating issues from it. From there, I knew it was the best thing I had ever done and have continued ever since. Now, as a Pilates Instructor, I can relate to many challenges clients are going through in one form or another.
To celebrate Maura’s added availability throughout the week, we are offering 20% off of private sessions with Maura booked on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays in September! Use the code MAURA20 when booking through our website for the 20% discount.