Exercise is Healthcare
At Core (LP) Berkley + Rochester Hills, MI, we believe exercise is healthcare.
Because exercise is what improves our every day lives. We see it every day. Pilates-inspired strength training improves mobility, supports metabolic health, reduces pain, improves energy, and helps people move better. It’s one of the most consistent, evidence-backed tools we have for long-term health.
So when people ask whether they can use HSA/FSA funds toward their Core (LP) private training or Pilates classes, the answer is often yes, if exercise is being used to prevent or support a medical condition.
Here’s how it works.
Your All or Nothing Mindset Is Slowing You Down
Listen…I’ve been the girl who wanted to do 4 classes a week, run the half marathon, and neatly pair it with my sauna blanket and red light mask three times a week. And in theory, it sounds incredible…but if you’ve only been taking walks for the past 6 months and doing a light Peloton workout in your basement once a week, we need to set our self up for success, not disappointment.
And if you’re anything like me, you beat yourself up about it. You tell yourself you'll "start fresh" next week if the plan doesn’t go “right”. You'll come back when work calms down or when the kids are back into a routine. When you don’t have travel or when life is “less crazy”
And before you know it, the one workout you could have done turns into zero.
Because, we convinced ourselves that if we can't do it perfectly, it's not worth doing at all.
But trust us, that’s so not the truth!
The Fastest Way to Fall Off a Workout Routine? Doing It Alone
At some point adulthood becomes a constant cycle of work, errands, rescheduling plans, replying “we should hang soon” to texts you fully mean, and trying to squeeze workouts into whatever time is left over.
And somewhere in the middle of all that, fitness becomes isolated.
Another thing on the list you’re expected to stay consistent with on your own, even when life gets busy and everything else starts competing for your attention. That’s usually where consistency starts to feel harder to maintain on your own.
What Happens When You Add Pilates-Inspired Strength to Your Lifting Routine
At some point, most lifters hit the same wall.
Your lifts aren’t necessarily getting worse, but they’re not really getting better either. Your hips feel tight. Your low back always feels “on.” Your shoulders fight you overhead. Recovery takes longer than it used to. And eventually, your body starts forcing you to work around things instead of through them. The burnout is real.
Most people assume they just need to push harder to get past their plateau. But a lot of the time, the thing limiting your lifting isn’t effort.
It’s an approach to movement that makes building muscle significantly better.
That’s where Pilates-inspired strength training changes things.
Why Everyone is Arguing About Pilates vs Strength Training
Yup…we’ve all watched the TikTok where the Pilates crew claims to be strength training and the strength training crew screams that Pilates isn’t strength training…and well they’d be half right.
Beat the Summer Slump: How to Stay Motivated in Your Fitness Routine
July is here and summer is in full swing. Sunshine, relaxation, and exciting adventures are on all our minds – which can also bring about a decline in motivation when it comes to maintaining a regular fitness routine.
Summer often brings unique challenges and excuses that can disrupt our fitness routine. Travel plans, social events, and the desire to simply unwind often pushes our workouts down to the bottom of our to-do list. Or simply changes to daily routines can disrupt our regular exercise habits, and make it tougher to pick up where we left off.
If you’re looking for ways to beat the summer slump and stay motivated on your fitness journey, we have some tips on how to ensure you make the most of the season while still prioritizing your long-play.