Jessica

Barre Workout At Home

Fitness, Workouts

How to Workout With Weights – A Workout Video Included!

One of the most common questions I get asked is “What do you do for exercise and to workout?”  When I give a quick explanation of …

Inspiration

The Power of Goals and Having a Vision

“For reasons I do not fully understand, some power is released through setting positive goals that would otherwise remain dormant.”   C. Peter Wagner I feel like …

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Recipes

Healthy Spinach Pancakes for Kids

As you all know by now, I’m on a constant mission to find easy and healthy things for my 16 month old daughter to eat.  She’s …

zucchini muffins

Recipes

Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins – Easy, Healthy and Delicious!

I love baked goods. I would rather have a freshly baked scone or muffin than a piece of chocolate most days. Add a cup of coffee …

Health & Injuries

The Importance of Communicating with Your Doctor

A few months ago my mom had “routine” outpatient surgery.  I heard from my dad that, after two days at home, she still wasn’t feeling better. …

Jessica Valant Pilates

Fitness, Health & Injuries

Foam Rolling – Why and How to Do it

The foam roller is an integral part of both my physical therapy practice with my patients and my own fitness and health routine.  When used regularly, …

Recipes

The Easiest Chia Seed Jam Recipe

I make as much food as possible for my 15 month old daughter, which can sometimes be a lesson in patience when working with a finicky …

Pilates

Pilates – How to Chose an Instructor and/or Studio

When looking for a new Pilates studio and instructor, the choices can be overwhelming. You may be trying Pilates for the first time, or you may …

Pilates, Workouts

Cardio Pilates Mat Workout Part 2

I hope you all had a great weekend! Here is the second part of the Cardio Pilates Mat Workout posted last week.  I’m glad you all liked …

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Pilates

Pilates – What Does It Mean To Be a Certified Instructor?

When researching Pilates instructors and studios, you will find the word “certified” used quite a bit. It lends an air of competency and legitimacy to a …