Athletes, YOU need Pilates and Fascial therapies too…

One of the worst myths I’ve encountered over the years is this:

“Work harder, and you’ll get stronger.”
“Push faster, and you’ll get faster.”
“Do more, because more is better.”

Let’s be clear — that’s not true. And that’s the hard truth.

As an athlete, that’s tough to swallow. I used to chase the adrenaline, the sweat, and the satisfying exhaustion that comes from pushing to your limits, six days a week craving Sundays as I would be able to sleep in, finally!

But let me ask you something:

When was the last time you actually practiced the opposite of that mindset?

I’m a swimmer — and so are my kids. During championship season, we enter what’s called a “taper.” It’s a phase of less training to allow the body time to rest, repair, and reset — with the goal of performing at a higher level.

But here's the kicker:
If your body doesn’t know how to relax... how can it ever truly relax to actually recover?

As adults, we do the same thing. We live in constant “go-mode” — managing households, work, kids, errands, expectations. And when vacation finally comes, how long does it take you to actually feel relaxed?

So whether you’re a competitive athlete or an everyday adult navigating life, your body needs to practice rest just like it practices effort. LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN - YOU MUST PRACTICE RESTING, to RECOVER!

That’s where fascial therapies come in.
Using soft balls, rollers, and vibration tools, we help your body’s connective tissue rehydrate, restore, and release — the very system responsible for fluid flow, protection, and structural support — stay soft, supple, and stress-free.

This isn’t just about relief. It’s about retraining your nervous system to recognize rest, recovery, and resilience as essential components of strength.

Because doing more isn’t the answer.
Doing what’s necessary — now that’s where transformation begins.

Want to learn more about fascial therapies and how they would work on your body? We offer 12 of these classes every week at 416® Pilates. Look for any class that uses the words fascial therapies, and or MELT in the title. We can’t wait to show you not just tell you about how to build a stronger more balanced body. This is how we do it…