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Free Your Hips, Free Your Energy: 5 Mat Moves to Release Stuck Energy

Free Your Hips, Free Your Energy: 5 Mat Moves to Release Stuck Energy

Free Your Hips, Free Your Energy: 5 Mat Moves to Release Stuck EnergyAna Paula Medina
Published on: 20/05/2026

Your hips are one of the most emotionally charged areas of your body. They store fear, stress, control, grief, and unexpressed emotions. When that energy gets stuck, you feel it everywhere — Try these 5 movements to release that energy.

Warm Up Your Winter with Hot HIIT Pilates

Warm Up Your Winter with Hot HIIT Pilates

Warm Up Your Winter with Hot HIIT PilatesAna Paula Medina
Published on: 06/02/2026

Our 45-minute Hot HIIT Pilates class combines high-intensity interval training with Pilates precision. This isn’t just another workout—it’s a way to strengthen, stretch, and energize your body while keeping your joints safe.

My 45-Minute Strength Full-Body Routine

My 45-Minute Strength Full-Body Routine

My 45-Minute Strength Full-Body RoutineAna Paula Medina
Published on: 05/11/2025

This is the 45-minute full-body routine I use at home with just dumbbells, resistance bands, and a mat. It’s designed to sculpt lean muscle, improve posture, and boost metabolism—while still being gentle on your joints and adaptable to your cycle.

Listening to Your Body: How Cycle-Synced Training Builds Strength Beyond the Physical

Listening to Your Body: How Cycle-Synced Training Builds Strength Beyond the Physical

Listening to Your Body: How Cycle-Synced Training Builds Strength Beyond the PhysicalAna Paula Medina
Published on: 05/11/2025

I used to think strength was all about how much I could lift or how fast I could move. But once I started training in sync with my cycle, I realized strength is also about listening, resting, and flowing with my natural rhythm.

Pilates at Home: The Complete Beginner’s Guide with Just a Mat

Pilates at Home: The Complete Beginner’s Guide with Just a Mat

Pilates at Home: The Complete Beginner’s Guide with Just a MatAna Paula Medina
Published on: 02/10/2025

If you’ve been curious about Pilates but felt intimidated by fancy equipment or studio memberships, here’s the good news: you can get started right at home, and all you need is a mat.

Why You Should Train According to Your Cycle

Why You Should Train According to Your Cycle

Why You Should Train According to Your CycleAna Paula Medina
Published on: 01/10/2025

For women, our hormones fluctuate throughout the month or 28 days that our cycle last, impacting energy levels, strength, endurance, and recovery.