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REBEL turned one and I’ve been trying to figure out what to say about it. I had a clear vision when I opened this place. I knew what I wanted it to stand for. I knew what I didn’t want it to be. I felt prepared for most of it. What I was not prepared for was you. I was not prepared for how many people would walk through that door having never done this before. Never really done much movement at all. And then just... show up. Week after week. And get strong. Quickly. In ways t

It's almost here. This Saturday, May 30th, REBEL Reformers turns one year old - and we're opening the doors to everyone. Here's what's happening 1-4 PM: Free 25-minute intro reformer classes - no experience needed, just show up Eden Wellness - vitamin B shots and wellness shots on-site Nature's Wisdom - vibrational sound therapy Pleasant Street Bakery - hot fresh cookies (this alone is worth coming for) Bring a friend. Bring your curiosity. Come see what the reformer is actua

Every month at REBEL there is one move that gets talked about more than anything else. People ask about it before class. They mention it after. They bring it up when they are telling someone why they love the reformer. Right now, that move is short spine. If you have done it, you already know. If you haven't, here is what to expect. Short spine is a spinal articulation exercise on the reformer. You start lying on your back, feet in the straps. The springs help you float your

We've watched a lot of people try the reformer for the first time this year. People in their 30s. People in their 60s. People who work on their feet all day and people who sit at a desk all week. People who haven't moved their body intentionally in years. People who thought they were in pretty good shape. You know what they all have in common? The reformer surprised every single one of them. Not because it's complicated. Because it's honest. It shows you what's working, what

A year ago, we opened the doors at REBEL and honestly? We had no idea what was going to happen. We knew the reformer was good. We knew Pilates worked. What we didn't know was who was going to walk through that door. We didn't know it would be the woman who'd never done anything like this - and came back every single week. Or the person who said 'I'm not sure I can do this' and did it anyway, for 12 months straight. We didn't know it would be you. May is our anniversary month.

If you’ve been to REBEL before, this one’s for you. Because you already know how this feels.You ’ve walked out of class stronger.More connected.A little more like yourself again. And then… life happened. Schedules got busy.Work picked up.You missed a class… then another… and suddenly it’s been a few weeks. It happens. You’re human. But here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: You don’t lose momentum all at once.You lose it one skipped class at a time. And getting back i

I have a belly and it’s fluffy! It is not flat. And yes, if I'm being completely honest, I'd like it to be a little smaller, a little less fluffy, whatever. But here's what I know about that belly. It is strong. It is stable. It supports my spine every single day. It has carried me through years of movement, teaching, building two businesses, and showing up for my own health even when life made that hard. That belly is doing its job. And that job matters a lot more than h

There are classes where you come in, move your body, and leave feeling better. And then there are classes that mean something more. This is one of those. On Friday, May 1st , we’re hosting two Donation Reformer Classes at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM to support one of our own, Jill . If you’ve taken class with her, you already know… she’s strong as hell.But her story goes way beyond what you see in the studio. Jill was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 21 and lupus at 39. Years

There's a moment that happens with a lot of members around weeks three or four. Things are starting to feel a little easier. The movements are more familiar. And the natural instinct kicks in: add more resistance. Go heavier. Push harder. We get it. That's how most fitness works. But on the reformer, that instinct can work against you. When the resistance gets heavier than your form can handle, your body finds a way to do the movement anyway. It borrows from the wrong muscles

People see reels or videos of movements on the reformer and think "that doesn't look so hard". Nobody is jumping. The movements look small and controlled. It seems manageable. Then class starts. And somewhere around the third series, things get interesting. Reformer Pilates is harder than it looks. That is not a warning; it's actually the whole point. The reformer works differently than most equipment you've used. The spring resistance challenges your muscles in both direc

Fitness trends change constantly. One year it’s high intensity everything. The next year it’s something completely different. But one goal tends to stay the same for most of us: we want a body that keeps working well as the years go by. Strength for the long game isn’t about pushing harder every workout. It’s about building the kind of strength that supports your body day after day. The kind that helps you stay active, steady, and confident in how you move. Reformer Pilates t

If you’ve ever taken a reformer class at REBEL, you’ve probably noticed something right away. We move slower. That’s not an accident. It’s the secret. Slowing movement down forces your muscles to do more work. Instead of momentum doing the job, your body has to stabilize, control, and coordinate every inch of the movement. That’s why you might feel shaking in a slow exercise. It’s not weakness. It’s your muscles learning control. Slow movement wakes up the deep stabilizing mu

At REBEL, we train the body. We build strength, stability, control, and resilience. But strength isn’t just physical. This February, I’m inviting you to train your mind and nervous system alongside your body by joining my 28-Day Meditation Challenge happening at Hippie Yoga. And if you’re thinking, “I can’t meditate,” “my brain won’t shut up,” or “I’ve never done that before” — you are exactly who this is for. This challenge is designed for real people with busy minds, ful

January tends to come with a lot of noise. Big promises. Big resets. Big expectations. At REBEL, we take a different approach. REBEL was built around the idea that strength should support your body over time, not just push it to its limits. Especially as bodies change, what matters most is how well your joints move, how supported your spine feels, and how strong you feel doing everyday things. Reformer Pilates is low impact, but that does not mean it is easy or ineffective. T

This year, many of you did something brave. You tried something new. You walked into a studio that was brand new, took a reformer class you had never done before, and trusted yourself enough to give it a shot. That matters. If you showed up feeling unsure. If you learned what a carriage, springs, and footbar even are. If you took breaks, asked questions, or modified without apologizing. That counts. Being new to reformer Pilates is a big step. Being new to REBEL means you tru

This week we are focusing on one of the most spacious and soothing movements on the reformer: the Mermaid Stretch. It is gentle, graceful, and surprisingly powerful. Mermaid reminds us that self-care is not only about slowing down. It is also about creating room to breathe, move, and feel supported. As you flow through Mermaid, the body lengthens through the ribs and side waist, the shoulders soften, and the spine gets a well-earned moment of freedom. It is the kind of moveme

For the last two weeks of November, we’re inviting you to join in a simple and sweet community ritual at the studio: our Gratitude Pumpkin Patch. 🧡 What’s the Pumpkin Patch? Each time you take a class between November 15 and November 30 , you can write one thing you’re thankful for on an adorable pumpkin cutout. Then, add it to our Pumpkin Patch Gratitude Board in the studio. Every pumpkin = one entry to win a gift card . So yes, you can stack those pumpkins. It’s a fun way

November is Self-Care Month, and at REBEL we’re redefining what strength really looks like.Strength isn’t just about doing more or pushing harder. It’s about knowing when to challenge yourself and when to soften. It’s the quiet discipline of showing up for your body, even on the days you’d rather not. Each time you move with awareness, you’re building strength that supports your life — the kind that helps you carry groceries, manage stress, and feel grounded when things get b

At REBEL, we’re not afraid to talk about the peach. And if you’ve been in class lately, you know those side-lying sequences on the reformer are no joke. Side-lying movements might look gentle, but they’re sneaky. Every lift, press, and pulse works your outer glutes, hips, and core in ways you can feel the next day. It’s the kind of burn that builds strength and stability from the ground up. Why We Love Side-Lying Work Targets the Glute Medius: The unsung hero of hip strengt

This October, we’re celebrating the peach, and one of the best ways to build a strong one is with the bridge. On the reformer, bridging...