Get to Know Wendy

Wendy is originally from Indiana, where she grew up dancing. She lived in Baltimore, Costa Rica, and Cincinnati during her 23-year career in corporate finance with Procter & Gamble, and took up tennis, Pilates and yoga to offset her desk job.

When she retired in 2018, she turned her passion for health and fitness into a second career, completing her Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates and RYT 200 yoga instructor certifications. 

Read along to learn a little more about Wendy!

What’s your favorite piece of Pilates equipment?

The Tower

Favorite Pilates exercise? 

Semi Circle on the Reformer

What’s one of your non-Pilates hobbies? 

Playing tennis (doubles these days)

Describe your classes in 3 words: 

Challenging, Functional, Fun

What’s on your playlist? 

Late 80's/early 90's pop, R&B, a bit of late 70's disco, and a mix of today's country and pop

What would you tell someone who’s afraid to try Pilates? 

Don't let the machine scare you!  No matter your fitness level, you can do Pilates.  Exercises can be modified, whether you need to start with something easier or be challenged with something harder. 

3 items you’d bring to a desert island: 

Hat, fishing pole, & a towel

What’s a tv show you could watch a million times? 

So You Think You Can Dance — I'm so bummed it was cancelled!!

What’s your ideal day in Charleston? 

Lunch downtown, probably on East Bay or King Street.  Wander the galleries around Queen Street and the shops on King Street.  Head to Isle of Palms and walk the beach as the sun sets.  Dinner on Sullivan's or Isle of Palms.

Favorite place you’ve ever visited? 

The Galapagos Islands — the animals literally have no fear and you can get so close to them

Post workout snack? 

Smokehouse Almonds, sometimes with Craisins added

Pre workout snack? 

Vanilla Almond Rx Bar

What’s your best advice for starting a workout routine? 

Pick movement you enjoy and start slowly.  I don't like "cardio", but I love to dance and play tennis.  If lifting weights intimidates you, try other resistance training like Pilates.  Start with shorter workouts a few days a week and build from there.  Whatever you do, just get started.

Any fun facts?

I have 7 grandkids (and counting)!

My pups, Nell and Finn, are my world and you'll likely hear a story about them during class.