by Molly Niles Renshaw | Mar 9, 2026 | Blog, Pilates
A few weeks ago, there was an article in the New York Times about simple tests to gauge if you’re aging well. Things like, can you get to the floor from standing then get back up hands free? Can you stand on one leg? What speed are you walking? The one that...
by Molly Niles Renshaw | Feb 21, 2026 | Blog, Pilates
This is the time of year when our new year’s resolutions start to blur into our busy busy busy lives of to dos. That’s why at my Pilates studio I avoid scheduling our fitness challenges in January. At Phoenix Classical Pilates, I like a challenge right...
by Molly Niles Renshaw | Jan 26, 2026 | Blog, Pilates
Why do you exercise? Is it to achieve the 6-pack, perky booty beach bod? Or is it something more holistic, like getting to live in a healthy, pain-free(ish) body that functions optimally? I hope it’s the latter but there’s no talking to young people. I know – I used...
by Molly Niles Renshaw | Dec 7, 2024 | Blog, The Tarry Life
This holiday season I’m not crushing it how I have in past years. Not at all. In fact, I feel totally overwhelmed. I’m feeling like I won’t get it all done! Between the Nutcracker dress rehearsals and performances, shopping for teacher gifts,...
by Molly Niles Renshaw | Aug 24, 2024 | Blog, Pilates
In our quest for optimal health and longevity, exercise stands as a cornerstone of well-being. But how can we ensure that every workout counts, pushing us closer to our optimal fitness levels? Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a Pilates enthusiast, there are...