Clarissa Pilates

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👇 Save this for the days you feel like there’s “no time.” Because let’s be honest…Finding time to exercise when you have...
06/27/2025

👇 Save this for the days you feel like there’s “no time.” Because let’s be honest…

Finding time to exercise when you have a career, a family, and about 57 tabs open in your brain at all times… feels impossible some days.

But these 3 mindset shifts changed everything for me:

đź’ˇ 1. Any time is a good time
I stopped believing that movement only counts if it happens at a perfect time.

If the morning was chaotic, I’d sneak it in at lunch. If work ran late, I’d roll out my mat after bedtime stories.

Movement doesn’t have to be on a schedule to be worth it.

đź’ˇ 2. Even 10 minutes counts
This one was huge. I used to skip workouts if I didn’t have a full hour.

But 10 minutes of focused movement adds up over weeks and months.

Some of my most effective core and mobility sessions are the short ones I used to dismiss.

đź’ˇ 3. All you need is your body
You don’t need fancy equipment or the “perfect” space.

Your body is your best tool. A mat, a little floor space, and intention is enough to get stronger, feel better, and stay consistent.

✨ It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be.

And when you let go of the all-or-nothing mindset, consistency feels so much easier.

❤️ If this resonates, share it with a busy friend who needs the reminder.

👉 Which of these shifts do you need most right now? Tell me below

Xo
Clarissa

If it’s not on my calendar, it ain’t happening. Save this workout plan and make it yours or use it as a guide to make yo...
06/23/2025

If it’s not on my calendar, it ain’t happening. Save this workout plan and make it yours or use it as a guide to make your own.

Weekend vibes are great until Sunday evening hits reminding you that it’s time to shift your gear back into power mode. Monday is coming!

Transitions are hard and that shift from weekend chill vibes to full function Mondays always left me feeling less than great.

But when you learn to turn that feeling into action, it can calm your nerves and actually set your week up for success.

So I turned my Sunday evenings into prep time, and I actually look at it as self care.

Part of that prep time is blocking off all my workouts on the calendar.

This holds me accountable and helps me commit.

And don’t get me wrong, life happens and the workout may slip if something urgent comes up.

But at least I know my intention is set and I won’t give that time away to someone or something else. It’s blocked!

Other things I block on my calendar?

✨ self care

✨ free time

✨ meal times
(not risking grabbing a bar or pastry on the go because I ended up too busy to eat well)

✨ down time

How do you handle that weekend to Monday shift?

Which one of these would you move more for? (Drop the number in the comments!)Most people assume I move every day becaus...
06/15/2025

Which one of these would you move more for? (Drop the number in the comments!)

Most people assume I move every day because I’m an instructor.

But truthfully?

I do it because I’ve lived on both sides—
The stiff, foggy, low-energy side…
And the clear, calm, steady one.

Movement gives me something nothing else can.

Here’s what I mean:

🔹 1. Brain Health
Studies show exercise protects protects the parts of your brain responsible for memory and focus (like your hippocampus) and helps slow down cognitive decline, even if you’re genetically predisposed.

It literally strengthens the parts of your brain that help you think clearly and stay sharp.

🔹 2. More Energy
Movement improves oxygen flow + cell function. You feel more awake, more resilient—without needing more coffee.

Research shows people who move regularly are about 40% less likely to feel fatigued.

🔹 3. Better Mood
Even 15 minutes can lift anxiety, ease tension, and boost feel-good chemicals. It’s one of the most powerful mental health tools we have.

It boosts serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, all those feel-good neurochemicals your nervous system craves.

🔹 4. Better Sleep
I don’t crash anymore—I rest. Daily movement helps your body fall asleep faster and stay in deeper, more restorative sleep.

🔹 5. Stronger Joints, Muscles & Bones
Gentle, consistent movement strengthens your bones and keeps your joints happy and mobile.

One study showed that even light, low-load movement can increase bone density by 1–1.6% in just 6 weeks.

So—what’s your reason?
Drop the number in the comments. Or just leave a ✨ if you’re ready to move more—for you.

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San Francisco, CA
94123

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Monday 6:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 1:30pm
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