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Anyone else have a lifetime supply of social media content at this point in the quarantine? #archive #onehundred #2xucrew @2xu_northamerica (at Mississauga, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_2MlqcgjHt/?igshid=1p13sddiaqzj0

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Ever wonder what Pilates people do when they are in the studio alone and they are waiting for client #1? Play. Practice. Wake up my body with a whole body challenge. Okay maybe that’s just me. This is my coffee (today. I strongly endorse coffee Monday to Friday- sidebar). #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody (at Heart of Movement Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7dwb8Tgoca/?igshid=p5482quxkmqc

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Okay I channeled my inner @alexandra.reid88 event planner extraordinare and pulled of a really nice Pilates social for the people at South Common Community Centre. I launched this class 2 years ago and the SAME PEOPLE have come every week since. They are so strong it’s amazing to watch. When you build community around your classes, people will continue to show up even if the class is tough and they fall out of love with you! I will be returning the stolen Christmas tree now. Thank you and good night. #pilatesforeverybody #realmendopilates #pilatesithoughtyousaidpieandlattes (at South Common Commuinity Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Y7Ds4gDQV/?igshid=bi302nwkbuvu

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Fitz and Anthony worked hard this morning as always. I am challenging them in their understanding of the work by giving them pieces of the repertoire in chucks to do independently then switch... except body is counting. I forgot abt that part... #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody @pilatesdwell @2xu_northamerica (at High Octane Training Mississauga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5XrPyhALRG/?igshid=1b8cjxofxgb3q

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We came, we chilled. We worked. We laughed (at Kevin and Brenda posing for a video- Lol). This weekend, some of my best digital Pilates friends became my real life friends. My man, Kevin @pilatesdwell had his grand opening so we converged on East Lansing MI to show him some love. Sonja @commandofitnesscollective and founder of @blackgirlpilates from NY was in the house and her beautiful people came in support as well. Nicky @bodyincolor from Chi-town rolled in too. It was a reflection of the NEW way the 1) black community supports itself. 2) the pilates community does not look at your lineage, but rather your passion for helping people to move pain free and with joy. We came and we set the new norm. Stay tuned for more pictures and more adventures. @pilatesbyed next time!! (at Okemos, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5T8TuMAGvA/?igshid=9tufdnhfnrkj

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@excelhoopsbasketball is locked in! I loved your focus this morning Ladies and Gentlemen! Your Coachability Index is shown in how you quietly follow instructions. A young athletes’ ability to concentrate through the flow of a classical mat repertoire tells me about their discipline on the court and their dedication to being better than the competition. @kingjames has nothin on them!!! #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesforballers https://www.instagram.com/p/B5BGLNrgaQS/?igshid=1m4clahwlude5

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Thanks for the love and support! We had a great time in my session yesterday. I only wish I could have stayed longer. I taught and then dashed swiftly (ahem) to Niagara for @natenation_14 basketball🏀tournament. That being said, the City of Mississauga is passionate about its mission to have more people being active more often. To support that mission, they are massively stepping up the game by equipping and empowering fitness professionals affordable CECs and certifications. This is reason number 1233566665331 why I love my city. 👇🏾 I was humbled and honoured to be a presenter at the land meets water conference for the City of Mississauga Recreation division. I did a lecture / workshop called PT meets Pilates. We examined the origin of Contrology and the contrast to today’s fitness culture After doing the classical mat repertoire, we discussed cueing and how we can get sharper with all of these tools to help our city get fitter! It was amazing sharing the day with women I believe are icons on the Canadian Fitness Landscape. Janice Hutton and Libby Norris are authentic leaders. Today truly was a blessing. Thanks again to Brenda DeCoste and her team for putting this together as well as all that were there to get better! Joseph Pilates actual job title on his landing documents to the USA: Director of Physical Culture (I love that and might used that title one day). Together, we are impacting our culture with day like today. #latergram #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody @mississaugarec (at Meadowvale Community Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B497O3CA74l/?igshid=1l3dc9qie5980

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#throwbackthursday On Monday, I had the opportunity to coach a Pilates session to the Men’s and Women’s basketball teams at the newest Basketball Prep school in the Greater Toronto Area. These student athletes are special. The coaches are full of vision and passion for cultivating men and women who will see success on and off the court. 🎖There were 27 people here and based on how easy it was to teach these hungry ballers, I thought it was less!!! Pilates can be the missing link to power generation on the court and muscle reparation off the court. I look forward to more life-giving moments like this. I had a great time!! Photo credit 📸@excelhoopsbasketball (at Turner Fenton Secondary School) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4TTkv7gFV-/?igshid=gw7r1ba0h408

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It is astonishing the number of cues go in to the thigh stretch to make it work. These athletes are fighting through knee issues and I would not EVER give it to them unless we had done weeks of movement prep, and muscle activation around the problematic areas. They both wanted to try as they were “feeling good” today. The problem with most athletes is they use their strong muscles and neglect the ones that don’t comply. Instead of running from problem areas, dive in, refer out to experts in that specific area (I surround myself with people wayyyyyyy smarter than me) and keep charging forward. The workouts may seem slow at times, but the overall progress will be massive! #neverstop #bettereveryday #reidmethodpilates (at High Octane Training Mississauga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HQsCCAIyf/?igshid=qb77jenvblin

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Deep in the back corner of one of @Lili_viola amazing reformer classes (one of my fave to pop in on on Fridays), there is a dude in an orange shirt getting his hamstrings mangled by Chris Robinson @s6fitness. Meanwhile, a new apprentice watches with compassion and listens to my groans for mercy. Zoom in to see the real struggle of Pilates (slide 2 and 3). Chris was working on loosening up my left hip and working length into those tight and weak areas that plague my movement patterns. Chris’ eye, wisdom of the body and years of experience training under Romana and Jay Grimes among others sets him apart from other coaches. I glean a just a sliver of this every time we train: a sharper eye, a better cue, a newer perspective, a greater respect for the classical work... #bettereveryday #realmendopilates #pilatesforsport (at Lili Viola Pilates) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xrYitA1iG/?igshid=1kodkvr40kvn7

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When one person doesn’t show up the next man celebrates... Today, we made the focus of Fitz’s workout his leg extension and inner thigh engagement. We make the connection through multiple different exercises so he can feel the relationship of his core to his lower body. This has improved massively over the past year, but in his words, it’s “better, but not good!”. I am also incorporating the @hyperice into our movement prep before getting into these exercises to foster greater muscle activation and mobility. The Hypervolt is a great addition to my practice especially for 71 year old dudes that still go to Judo and hold the title of athlete of the year in their high school back in the day!!! 🙋🏾‍♂️Here is my thought for the day: If you can keep the distance between what your athletes used to do “when they were young” and what they can do now at a minimum, they will keep coming back. The margin between where they WERE and where they ARE can be discouraging. Close the gap and they will tell their friends about you like you are the secret to their success- because you are! #realmendopilates #reidmethodpilates #personalvictory #pilates #mendopilates powered by #2xu (at High Octane Training Mississauga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1_QfSLAWZA/?igshid=c94o1hm4gie7

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I am back in the Lab this morning. Three days of #canfitpro2019 conference is done for me and now I have to get my mind set on digging deeper with my Pilates. I have a Pilates for Sport Workshop coming up Monday. @brendafreemanpilates @pilatesmethod @s6fitness ⬇️⬇️ I just like the ladder barrel for the way it can be used restoratively or to crush an athlete that thinks Pilates is for women and children. 👊🏾🏀🏈⚾️🎾 Here you go. #realmendopilates #reidmethodpilates #pilatesforeverybody #mendopilates Thank you @2xu apparel for the best pro-grade compression gear in the game. (at Mississauga, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Td99Igkzw/?igshid=1js6sw15f6ret

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I got some work done in the Lab this morning before starting the Friday morning cadence of Starbucks and Martin Time. The kneeling side kick series is no joke! To the on-looker, you would think this is pretty basic. As I go through the mental checklist of long spine, back connection, powerhouse engaged, reaching through the extended leg to the crown of my head, resisting any rocking in my static upper body, while the lower body is dynamic... sweat cometh! If you’re not grunting, you’re not working. #realmendopilates #reidmethodpilates #pilatesforeverybody powered by @2xu_northamerica (at Mississauga, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0qIEWDA2lZ/?igshid=1l5xrdh3s7ffj

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I may have taken a break from social media for 3 weeks but my athletes take no days off. In the traditional style, Mr Pilates would have multiple people on various apparatus working on their skills. Today, Anthony is working on length through his legs and proper back connection from his powerhouse, while Fitz also focuses on that two way stretch as he works through teaser progressions. Great work gentlemen. #bettereveryday #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody (at High Octane Training Mississauga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0lF_LsgAx2/?igshid=17e7ssfl8xwqw

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Kim has a beautiful studio in Oakville called @heart_of_movement We had a chance to play yesterday! As I prepare for my advanced Pilates apprenticeship testout, Kim was my practice body to sharpen my verbal cues and hands on corrections. You did great, girl!!! Follow Kim at @heart_of_movement and check out her studio if you’re in the Oakville area. #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilatesforeverybody #2xu (at Heart of Movement Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gKnkUgI_U/?igshid=5yghwdifyb1h

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I had the opportunity to work on my verbal and tactile cues with Kim at her beautiful studio @heart_of_movement in Oakville. Practical test outs for the advanced Pilates apprenticeship at @lili_viola is coming soon! Great work, my friend! If you are in the Oakville area, check Kim’s studio out! #reidmethodpilates #realmendopilates #pilates #pilatesforeverybody #2xu #2xu_northamerica (at Heart of Movement Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gF63IAQe3/?igshid=x9lxxnih9o4j

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I am back!!! I did a long drive this morning and made a driving blog. The full 9 minute vlog is on my YouTube page and the link is in the bio. I am officially relaunching Real Men Do Pilates as part of my overarching brand Reid Method Pilates. RMDP is a movement. Pilates is for every body. Men have dismissed Pilates as a workout for women and I am bringing it back to a place where women AND men can see and feel the difference Pilates can make in their life. Enjoy this clip. #realmendopilates #pilatesforsport #pilatesforwomen #pilatesforeverybody https://www.instagram.com/p/B0bHTA5ANdy/?igshid=18wr721ry60w7