Meet Brittany E. -ProMember- Brittany has been a member since the Financial District opened in Nov. 2011 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I have a very serious, life-long obsession with food (at 10 yrs old, I sold my brand new 10-speed for $20 bucks so I could buy an [...]

Meet Shana B.. -ProMember- Shana has been a long-time Pilates ProWorks member since January 2010. 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I lived in Ukraine for two years, I’m left-handed and I love street-style fashion blogs. 2. The album/band/song I cannot stop listening to right now:Avicii 3. One of my [...]

Meet Rosemary W. -ProMember- Rosemary has been a dedicated Pilates ProWorks member since August 2010. 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are that I’m originally from Kansas City,  love (BIG) dogs, and make a killer sangria. 2. The album/band/song I cannot stop listening to right now is Florence and The Machine. 3. One [...]

  Kristin McGee, aka @thebendigirl is a very well known Yoga & Pilates instructor, here in NYC & all over the world. You can find her on DVD’s, in magazines like Health & Pilates Style, and now you can even download her onto your smart phone! Needless to say, we were thrilled to have her come [...]

  While it’s important to stay active and on your feet, what’s in your stomach counts for a lot too. At Pilates ProWorks, we try to stress the necessity of keeping your whole body in health, and nutrition is right up there with all those lunges and squats. The average American diet consists of highly processed [...]

It seems like the NYC Pilates ProWorks has been gaining fans everywhere! Whether you be a newbie or a seasoned vet, the benefits of pilates are endless. Health journalist Alyssa Sparacino recently paid a visit to Pilates ProWork’s new NYC studio and ended up singing its praises. As an active gym and fitness member, Alyssa was [...]

BEAT SCIENCE Hey you! Yeah, you. You’ve got rhythm and you know it. When was the last time you cranked up the music and felt just a bit funkier than usual– in your lonesome? When was the last time you caught yourself walking the city streets to the beat of your iPhone tunes? I’m talking about Beat [...]

Well, eating green anyway, with the Union Square Greenmarket just a block and a half away from the NY Studio! And with Spring right around the corner-one week away to be exact- there is certainly an abundance of green to be found at the market! Check out all these Spring veggies all representing various shades [...]

Meet Zoe Z. -Pro Staff- Zoe has been a member of the Pilates ProWorks team since June 2011!. 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I am writing a novel about my childhood pet, I am getting a degree in 3D animation, I am vegan. 2. The album/band/song I cannot stop [...]

Meet Laurie H. -ProMember- Laurie has been a devoted member of Pilates Pro Works since we opened the doors in the Marina in January 2010. 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are that I have met the Dali Lama, I love love love my stepdog, Lilly, I was never consistent with a workout routine [...]

Meet Kim B. -Pro Staff- Kim has been a member of the Pilates ProWorks team since May 2011. 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I completed the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in June, I love Scrapbooking, I organize all of  my clothes by colors. 2. The album/band/song I cannot stop [...]

Meet Megan K. -ProStaff- Megan has been a Pilates ProWorks team member since August 2010 when she made us laugh and kicked our butt in a great first workout! 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I performed at the White House, I’m getting married in October, I’m sewing a king sized quilt. [...]

Meet Anne H. – ProMember- Anne has been a ember since April 2010. She religiously comes in with a big smile every weekday morning! 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I plan vacations by the regional cuisine, I’m addicted to Words With Friends, and I enjoy reality TV (Dancing With [...]

Meet Tricia K. -ProStaff- Tricia has been a team member at Pilates ProWorks since the beginning- January 2010! 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I am a bookworm, I make REALLY good Vegetarian Stuffed Shells and Chili, I love a good pedicure. 2. The album/band/song I cannot stop listening to right [...]

Meet Steph D. -ProStaff- Steph has been teaching Pilates, Barre, and TRX at PPW since September 2010. Recently, Steph become the BarrePro Director! Steph is fun, motivating, bubbly, and yes, a little weird too! It’s what makes her shine! 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I make a mean shrimp [...]

Meet Philip G. -ProMember- Phil has been a member at Pilates ProWorks since February 2010. He has been dedicated to early morning classes and also participated in our Running Workshop! 1. Three things most people would never guess about me are: I’m an actor, I’m pretty good at baking, and I’m learning to play the banjo [...]

One of the best ways to conquer a Thanksgiving weekend of indulgence is with an easy to digest bowl of soup. Make a big batch and put into containers to take for lunch all week. Serve with a small salad for an even healthier dinner. Squash contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Fiber. Roasted Butternut [...]

It’s been chilly here in San Francisco, Fall has officially set it. Check out this delicious soup that JB came up with that is healthy, low-fat, and full of flavor!! Asparagus Soup and Parmesan Crisps Make about 5 bowls and 6 crisps 1 russet potato, peeled and chopped 2 bunches of asparagus, bottoms removed and [...]

Need an easy recipe? I make this when I am craving pasta. It’s filling, healthy, and super easy! Use whole wheat spaghetti, its a better alternative to regular pasta which has been stripped of nutrients.  White beans are high in protein, Iron, Calcium and fiber and low in fat. The vegetables in this recipe can [...]

We are all so excited that Pilates ProWorks and Barre Pro got almost a FULL PAGE on the main newspaper in Latin America!! The paper gets 3.5 million page views a day and 4 million newspapers circulating there every day! Check it out!! http://www.eltiempo.com/vida-de-hoy/mujer/ARTICULO-WEB-NEW_NOTA_INTERIOR-10451145.html

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving”- Albert Einstein We all strive to create balance in our lives. We try to balance time at work, with family, and with friends. We balance our finances, the time we spent outdoors versus indoors, our time for fun and our time [...]

I’ve read every diet book from the Martini Diet to South Beach Diet to Eat to Live. I find them interesting and I try to keep up with the latest trend so that when my clients bring them up I can talk about them. I have seen, and sometimes taken part in the fat free [...]

Check out our client’s blog! Megan started riding at the age of 4 and offers tips and stories to other horse lovers!!! http://www.theridersinquiry.com/2011/09/equestrians-work-out.html

There is a statistic that says weight loss is 80% Diet and 20% Exercise. Americans are eating more now than ever before. Our portion sizes are getting bigger and our waistlines are getting larger. We need to be reminded that we need to be in control of the foods we eat and how much we [...]

I have been in California now for 2 years and 9 months and besides family and friends what I miss the most is East Coast Summer. I’m a sun worshiper, I love it. I wear my SPF 30 and do what my dermatologist tells me to do but when that sun is shining I will [...]

I recently went through my food pantry and frig in search of hidden hydrogenated fats in the foods I eat. Imagine my surprise when I found that a seemingly healthy, vegetarian, Black Bean Burger contained this fat!! Hydrogenated fats or Tran Fats is a chemically altered fat that is put into some foods to increase [...]

The summer sunshine brings us a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from. According to the Food Guide Pyramid we should eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamin and nutrients. 1. Vitamin A found in tomato, broccoli, and brussels sprouts may improve vision, promote bone health, [...]

Coming soon – PEACHES EN REGALIA, Opening August 4th. A fun little comedy about men’s rooms, time management, flow charts, love, democrat and republicans, marriage and kids. Wily West Productions Present! PEACHES EN REGALIA a new comedy by Steve Lyons A WORLD PREMIERE! Playing Thurs/ Fri/ Saturday AUGUST 4TH THROUGH AUGUST 27th! Directed by Sara [...]

I just got back from a fabulous week in my hometown. The word “FUN” can’t even begin to describe it. I got to see friends, family, new babies, and meet new friends. I also ate every nostalgic goody I could get my hands on. Mozzarella sticks, Eggplant Parmesan, Pizza, Wawa Hoagie, you name it, I [...]

One of my favorite snacks is Marcona Almonds. I also love cashews, walnuts, and macadamia nuts. Nuts are a vegetarian’s dream since they contain protein. They are also rich in Fiber, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Omega 3 Fatty Acids. 1. Fiber- Increases bulk in digestive tract and increases regularity 2. Vitamin E- may help to [...]

These beautiful, warm, summer days remind us to eat healthy, fresh foods. I found this recipe and made it last week and it is FABULOUS! The recipe was on http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2008/01/polenta-with-vegetables. Enjoy!!! INGREDIENTS 1 cup uncooked instant polenta 2/3 cup grated Parmesan, divided 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Vegetable oil cooking spray 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or oregano) or 1 tbsp [...]

Running is a great way to exercise. You work the whole body including your heart muscle. Many people don’t know where to begin in their running program and try to go to far to fast and end up injured or feeling less than motivated. Here are some tips to get your started! If your goal [...]

For a few weeks my boyfriend kept telling me about this bar that he heard of in Sausalito when you could drink bubbles, eat pizza, and play bocce ball. It sounded like the most perfect combination for a Saturday afternoon. So, we woke up, worked out, and then boarded the ferry to Sausalito. Bar Bocce [...]

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) 55% of people age 55 and older have Osteoporosis. Although most of our bone growth is completed approximately at age 18 there are many steps you can take to fight bone loss and stay healthy. 1. It is important to get the daily recommended dosage of Vitamin D [...]

I just finished reading Ultra-Longevity, The Seven Step Program for a Younger, Healthier You by Mark Liponis, MD. The author is the Medical Director at Canyon Ranch. His 7 steps aren’t surprising but I find them a great reminder of some of the basics. The premise of his book is that we need to take care [...]

It’s the age old question. “What are you doing this weekend?” June is a popular month for weddings, time for graduations, and this weekend is Father’s Day. I check a few websites out and found a few other activities to get you to enjoy your weekend and spend some quality time with family and friends [...]

Summer is around the corner and with vacations, bbqs, and kid’s sports it can be hard to stick to your health and fitness goals. It can also be difficult to get yourself started on a new program with so many things going on. I’m here to help! Here are a few ways to get you [...]

Best of luck to our fabulous instructor, Kim Brown in her triathlon this weekend!  She will be escaping from Alcatraz (http://www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com/)!! The race is a 1.5 mile swim from Alcatraz, an 18 mile bike ride, and then finishes off with an 8 mile run!!! YOU GO GIRL!

It is unofficially summer and what better way to start it off then with a healthy salad? Mexican Salad Ingredients: Butter Lettuce 1 Can of Black Beans drained and rinsed 1 Cup of Corn (cut off the cob if possible but canned works too) 1 Red Pepper Salsa- store bought, the best you can find [...]

I love bananas, carrots, and corn on the cob. There is no substitute for my mom’s Potato Salad and an apple a day really does keep the doctor away. So, why do these fruits and veggies get a bad rep and why are people swearing them out of their diet? It’s the low carb craze, [...]

Over the weekend we had the wonderful chance to sip wine, nibble on a Chez Panisse lunch, and take in the amazing views of Sonoma. Scribe Winery held a fabulousWine Club event with live Blue Grass, chic picnic tables, and canvas cloths to daydream away in the grass.

Every Friday night at Fort Mason Food Trucks take over the parking lot along with a bar set up with great food and drinks! It’s lot of fun! Check it out at http://offthegridsf.com/

Check out “Spring Fling” @ .meggie san francisco tonight! http://www.meggiesanfrancisco.com/ From 6-8pm enjoy wine and nibbles, 20% off store wide, a raffle for a $500 handbag, and more!!!!

Soon-to-be-moms & New Moms come to your first Pre/Post Natal or Mommy&Me class for FREE!

I just got back from a fabulous vacation in the Florida Keys. If you ever get a chance to check out this amazing part of the USA here are a few of my favorites: Tranquility Bay (http://www.tranquilitybay.com)- This resort is actually in Marathon, about an hour or so drive North from Key West. It’s the first [...]

Spring is in the air and Summer is not too far away! This recipe is a light, healthy meal for lunch or dinner as the days get warmer. BBQ Wraps Ingredients: (Serves 4) 4 Whole Wheat Tortillas Olive Oil BBQ Sauce (Sugar Free is you can find it!) 1 cup of Broccoli with stems cut [...]

Sheherezade XI: A Year in Review 2010 benefiting The Playwrights’ Center of San Francisco Produced by Laylah Muran March 18th through April 9th 8pm; box office opens at 7:00pm Tickets $25 Purchase at Brown Paper Tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/142323 Pay What You Can Night Thursday March 24th – $15-$30 reserve at 415-885-8526 Stage Werx 533 Sutter Street [...]

Sat 3/12/2011  from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Have a pain in the back? Tricia’s Back Care workout will focus on strengthening the abdominals, muscles that support the spine, and overall body awareness. Learn how to modify exercises during our Pilates Pro classes and take home a Mat workout that you can do at home or on [...]

Help us win this year!

Liz has always been an energetic, athletic person; playing sports as a child and working as a fitness professional as an adult. She has dedicated her life to studying various types of exercise and massage in order to create a program that helps her clients not only stay in shape, but find a sense of [...]

Meet our new Barre Pro instructor, Damon Mahoney, from the Oakland Ballet & San Francisco Opera Ballet. Check out his class Tuesdays at 6pm! He is a Balanced Body University certified Pilates instructor, and has had the pleasure of training with such master instructor’s as Elizabeth Larkam and Tom McCook. Damon has studied classical ballet [...]

Join Pilates ProWorks Instructors at the Union St. Lululemon Store at 7:30 on Monday nights… First up is Scarlett and Summer on Nov 1st! Expect a fusion of FitFormer inspired Mat Pilates and Barre Pro… Event Info Here

Client Anna Larson does the leg work for you… SCOUTEDSF will send you a list of undiscovered, day-trip adventures, tasty restaurants with great value, and cool, selected events. A list of the good life, on a shoestring, in your backyard, currently in New York. But the San Francisco site launches soon!

Here is a behind the scenes peak of the Barre Pro photo shoot taken from someone’s Flip camera…. Thanks to our fabulous model Meg De Windt, choreographers Teresa Valentini and Tricia Kirkwood, executive producer Taylor Carter and photographer Jose Aguirre. Cheers to a fabulous team!! More to see on September 7th at BarrePro.com Stay tuned…

Splits59 Website Splits 59 is more than a women’s activewear company started by triathletes; it’s an attitude. It’s a flat out refusal to settle for good enough and a burning desire to push harder, go further and be stronger.

Our own Adam Morrison is gearing up for the San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz on the 29th!! Race Description HERE Wish him well and then once he has recovered…. go get a great massage from him!! His office is just down the street on Union. *Mention you are a PPW member and he just may [...]

Join Andrea in southern Italy as she guides you through one of the most spectacular landscapes of the south enjoying local foods and wine and learning the local dishes from those who live and work the ancient lands and sea. Please go to website www.andrea-blum.com for more information on the trip. Date: October 10th, 2010 [...]

Can’t find a bar that meets your criteria? Make your own! You Bars Website

Check out her new blog on all things floral, entertaining and more… Natalie Bowen Designs

Itching to embrace the tough-cool trend in fashion? Sometimes it is about baby steps…which brings us to today’s lesson Silver Chain Suspenders by Litter SF—so Hard.Core.—don’t you love them?  We do!

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ABS, ABS, ABS! Focus on torso stability and control will yield strong, flat abdominal muscles.

Group reformer classes!