Playing is more fun than working out

This is a photo of my little girl Evelyn, it was taken months ago in the St Helens Studio.  She was playing with the magic circles and climbed in one to pose for a cute photo.  Evie is almost 2 years old now and has started imitating the Pilates movements.  She plays in the studio while I teach and now insists on having a roll back bar like everyone else, then she holds onto it and does roll backs:)  It is so interesting to watch.  She knows where all the equipment should go and has started handing mats and poles to people when she thinks they need it.  She is a wonderful influence in the studio.  All the clients seem to really enjoy having her around and they are great examples for her to imitate.  It has become more apparent to me over the last few weeks that she is also an example to us.  She is a constant reminder to me of the freedom and joy that comes with moving my body, and that if we looked at exercise as being more like playing and less like work we would all be better off.  I see so many people who approach exercise with the attitude that they have to fight against their bodies, I think that is a major reason why many don’t stick with it because fighting isn’t fun.  Try approaching your workouts like you are playing, have fun with them and see how that increases your confidence, stamina and desire to do it again.