The Belle Method

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I had this conversation recently in our private student member group chat with someone who feels like she's fallen off track and is feeling pretty demotivated about it. Several people in the group told me this was something they needed to hear, so I decided to turn it into a video for all of you too. Talking head videos aren't usually my thing, I'm way more comfortable behind the camera than in front of it, but I got out of my comfort zone for this one because it felt important to say out loud instead of just typing it out. Is this resonating with you? Tell me in the comments. Choose the road. It's choosing you right back. On your side, Xo Nikki #pilates #pilatesteacher #fitnessgoals #selfmotivation #thebellemethod

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PSA: please don't actually walk around with cash between your butt cheeks or clench 24/7! If your hamstrings always cramp during bridges, they're probably working overtime because your glutes are joining the party too late. The goal isn't to clench your glutes as hard as you possibly can, it's more about creating a gentle connection before you even leave the floor, just enough to let your glutes initiate the movement. From there you let them stay involved the whole way up, instead of waiting until you're already at the top to squeeze. Your hamstrings are meant to help. Your glutes are meant to lead. I use this cue all the time in group classes, especially when students tell me they don't feel their butt during bridge work. Rolling the glutes and single leg activations help too, that's a whole other video though. And if you're cramping constantly, consider upping your magnesium bisglycinate and your hydration! 💰 Save this and let me know, are you Team Hamstring Cramps? #pilates #beginnerpilates #glutebridge #hamstrings #thebellemethod

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We're in an attention economy out here and it's a full on clickbait war. Don't fall for it. There's no magical one move that's going to "sculpt," "define," "tone," or "flatten" anything. Diaphragmatic movement isn't sexy. Pressure management and alignment are even less sexy. But "one movement to fix all your problems and get you hot for summer" is apparently exactly what gets clicks ☠️ As tempting as it is for me to jump on that same content to get more eyeballs on my page, I'm not gonna do it. Looking for real support for diastasis? Join our Core Restore program anytime! bellemethod.com/core-restore (or link in bio!) Ok love you bye! Xo Nikki #postpartum #diastasis #pilates #corerehab #thebellemethod