Here at Jessica Valant Pilates I know we are living in a unique time. It can feel confusing, stressful and scary. While I can’t be there in person to support you, I can do my best to be here for you virtually! I have put together a list of resources that may help during […]
Easy Foot Exercises – a 10 Minute Exercise Video!
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Look down at your feet right now. Yes, I mean it :). I’ll wait. Ok, did you look? Now say “Thank you feet for doing such hard work all day long!” Your feet literally carry you through the day. We cover them up with socks and uncomfortable shoes. We jump and stub our toes and […]
20 Minute Home Workout for Strength
Jessica | While I love home workouts now, that wasn’t always the case. I didn’t have space, I didn’t know what to do and I DEFINITELY didn’t have the motivation to get off my couch and exercise after a long day at work. One day I was reading some girlie magazine and it had a little snippet offering […]
Non-Impact HIIT – Gentle HIIT Workout for Weight Loss
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This Non-Impact HIIT Workout is perfect for people wanting an intense workout for strength and weight loss while also needing exercises that are gentle on knee and hip joints. High intensity interval training (also known as HIIT) is a type of workout characterized by short, intense bursts of activity, mixed in with lower intensity rest […]
The Limitations with YouTube Workouts
Jessica | When I moved from Hawaii three years ago, I left many Pilates and physical therapy clients who had become like family over the years. I had people asking me “how am I going to workout without you?” and “how will I know if I’m doing the exercises correctly?” This led me to post my very first […]
My Favorite Prenatal Vitamins
Jessica | I talk a lot about nutrition here at Jessica Valant Pilates, and you all know how important I feel good vitamins are to improving our overall health. Now that I’m 23 weeks pregnant, I continue to have a love affair with my vitamins. I’ve adjusted what I’m taking slightly, and filmed this short video to […]
A Day in the Life Of…
Jessica | I’ve never written a detailed “Day in the Life Of” post. To be honest, it’s always felt a little self-indulgent to me. My days can be frazzled and hectic and mundane and not always pretty. I didn’t see how talking to you about my minute to minute activities could possibly help you live a more […]
Exercise During IVF – What You Should and Shouldn’t Do
Jessica | Exercise During IVF Part of what keeps me sane is movement. Sometimes this involves an advanced Pilates class. Sometimes it’s a stroll around my neighborhood. It can include stretching, lifting, sweating, jumping, riding, pulling or pushing. I just need some form of exercise every day to feel my best , both mentally and physically. […]
Why I Don’t Go To The Gym
Jessica | Do you know how often I go to the gym? Maybe once a week. Do you know why I don’t go to the gym? TIME. It’s hard to find time to workout. My days are packed, as I’m guessing yours are. I exercise every day and make it happen because it is such a high […]
How I Decided To Start IVF
Jessica | I won’t be sharing everything on this blog, as I want it to remain a place about workouts and healthy living. To make sure you don’t miss a future post and to get my most personal stories and details of my journey I won’t share necessarily share here, sign up for my Endometriosis and Fertility […]