RobynPaula Fitness

Blooming flowers and plants for a metal health break from the fascism in the US.

Overnight trip to Anacortes for mental health break from the current madness in the US.

This fitness version of this meme is perfect!

This is not a political post. It’s just funny and timely. I saw somewhere a study reviewed like 60,000 pieces of medical/health related content on social media only 2% were factually correct. This is insane and tells what we always already knew, you can’t believe everything you see on the internet. Which is why it’s helpful to work with someone directly who is qualified to give you answers and guidance. Join the FREE back pain community. Link is in my bio. Disclaimer: This is not medical advice and is used for educational purposes only. If you are having pain or health related complaints, please seek out a licensed healthcare professional. #backpain #backpainrelief #backpainsolution #lowbackpain

The 2nd slide says it all - it’s why I teach Pilates that emphasizes bodyweight strength and using heavier springs on the equipment.

Different narratives... same conclusion! Just get stronger 💪 I used to believe people were in pain because they were weak, and strength training would simply fix it. But now, I see the bigger picture. I still strength train people in pain—not because their weakness is necessarily the cause, but because strength training offers so many holistic benefits. It reduces pain, boosts confidence, and promotes mental resilience. The power of strength goes far beyond muscles—it’s a game changer for overall health and well-being. Your future self will thank you for putting in the work today! _____ #barbellrehab #strengthtraining #painmanagement #exercise #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #fitness #mindset #trainforlife #personaltrainer #personaltraining #physiotherapist #physicaltherapist #getstrongstaystrong

Sometimes I am asked as a Pilates teacher why I don’t cue pelvic floor engagement, and this Pilates teacher says it way better and with much more wit than I could:

Can you tell when your client is correctly performing a pelvic floor muscle contraction? If so, how? 🤔 Do you feel it in your fingers? ✋🔮 Can you see it in their butt? 🍑 What about their shoulders? 💪 Would love to know your thoughts on this, let me know in the comments! #pilates #fitness #exercise #workout #health #wellness #mindfulness #bodypositive #strong #fitfam #prenatalfitness #postnatalfitness #pregnancyfitness #mumlife #newmum #babywearing #mumstrong #mumpreneur #birthrecovery #pelvicfloorexercises #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloordysfunction #kegels #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloortraining #corestrength #abdominals #pelvis #pilatesinstructor #fitnessprofessional

It’s my birthday today. Enjoyed a morning of doing some gardening/landscaping; drinking raspberry-basil G+T’s in the garden; napping; and now off to dinner.

I know should be posting about the fitness Pilates style of workouts I teach to actually promote myself as a fitness teacher, but my Gen-X ass really can’t stand talking about what I do and why it’s a damn good workout. It just leaves me feeling ‘meh. But I do enjoy sharing fun moments in life that have nothing to do with pilates, fitness, and work, so here is our cat Ike sitting by his catnip on a warm summer evening.

If you follow me on this page you know I am a fan of scientists and doctors who work to debunk pseudo-science in all areas and I like to share those recourses with folks. So here is another scientist on IG doing the good work of fighting against the bs:

The EWG (Environmental Working Group) is an activist organization that has a LONG history of anti-science rhetoric, including claims that vaccines were linked to autism. The EWG uses sloppy methods to exaggerate toxicological risks often in direct contradiction to robust scientific data. They routinely use poor methodology to conduct “studies,” cherry-pick data to support a narrative, and do this in direct opposition to legitimate scientific expert agencies. Their annual ‘“Dirty Dozen” list demonizes perfectly safe and nutritious produce. They claim these are the ‘most pesticide contaminated’ conventional produce items, but in reality, none of the items exceed pesticide level thresholds (which are monitored and regulated). They conflate the concept of “detection” with relevance in order to scare people, while omitting all of the organic pesticides that are used from their analysis. This is the same tactic they use for all their product ratings: sunscreen, cosmetics, and other consumer products. The EWG spreads chemophobia and scares people away from perfectly safe foods and consumer products. Why? MONEY. They bring in millions every year from corporate donors: the very companies that sell the products they are trying to drive people toward. They are NOT a science-based organization. If people use them as a reference, that information cannot be trusted. Do yourself a favor and stop listening to the EWG on any topics. For more, check out my newsletter: https://immunologic.substack.com/the-ewgs-dirty-dozen-list-is-a-danger For CREDIBLE skincare info: @labmuffinbeautyscience and @theecowell @derekberes and the @conspiritualitypod team did a recent podcast that dissected the history of EWG too, make sure to listen.

Super to cool to see an aurora borealis!

Having a sense of humor about yourself is important so I find this hilarious.

Also I don’t teach like this anyway, but there is definitely some truth to this in the pilates industry as a whole.

Pilates - SNL Two women (Chloe Fineman, Molly Kearney) try a pilates class for the first time.Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3n1IyzKSubscribe t...

This is why I teach full body movement in all my pilates classes, and do not focus on corrective exercises If there is a movement that aggravates a past injury or creates a pain response I help you find a way to do the movement or similar movement in a way that is tolerable.

If the goal is to get better at playing guitar then you would play the guitar. You wouldn’t do five different things to prepare yourself to get better at playing guitar. Address the lowest hanging fruit and that’s really exposure to the actual task.

Overnight trip to Vashon included some nature walks, a mod lodging experience with cool outdoor areas and huge soaking tubs in the rooms (not pictured), some excellent food (also not pictured). It was the perfectly, relaxing weekend get away.