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It feels like skinny is trending again, and as som It feels like skinny is trending again, and as someone who graduated high school in the 90s, I remember it well. We all wanted to look heroine chic like the Calvin Klein models that flooded magazine covers. 

So here's a little content today to remind you of the importance of taking up space, feeling strong and building muscle. 

Stronger leg muscle muscles are associated with better cognitive health as we age. And more muscle mass will also make perimenopause a lot smoother (hello better bone health and faster metabolism). 

I have legitimate concerns over the popularity of GLP-1 drugs that seem to be going more and more mainstream for women who "just wanna lose" that last 10 to 15 pounds, at the expense of their muscle mass. 

OF COURSE these drugs have their place (don't come at me y'all), and can even save lives. What I'm talking about is the sense of a cultural movement happening right now towards thinness again. And as someone who lived through it once, I would love to open up this discussion and hear what you have to say. 

Let's talk about it. 

Love, Nikki 

#thebellemethod #glp1 #musclemass #menopause #perimenopausehealth #womenshealth
Have you experienced bladder leaks? The stat is 1 Have you experienced bladder leaks? The stat is 1 in 4, but many estimate it's higher. And 83% of you polled in stories said yes, you've had bladder leaks. 

Studies have shown that strengthening the hip muscles along with your pelvic floor, can significantly improve urinary incontinence. 

Doing kegels at a stoplight, or while washing dishes isn't nearly as effective. We need movement, breath, and glute muscle strengthening. 

Leaking does not have to be part of womanhood. Please a pelvic health physiotherapist. Find a movement teacher who understands the pelvic floor (hello nice to meet you!) and remember your body is resilient and largely capable of healing. 

My very first Belle teacher training is happening this September 25-28, and I am so excited to be training 24 new instructors on pelvic health focussed pilates so they can bring this information back to their studios and communities from all around the world. Seriously - from Finland to Norway to California - they are flying in from all over the globe. 

And I cannot WAIT! 

Here's to your pelvic floor. 

Love 

Nikki

#incontinence #bladdercontrol #pilates #pelvicfloorpilates #bladderleakage
The Sept/Oct Push Prep Live Class session starts t The Sept/Oct Push Prep Live Class session starts tomorrow night at 8 pm Eastern. Recordings provided. 

Not sure? Comment PUSHPREP for a taste with a free 30-min workshop and 5 days of free prenatal workouts from the course. 

Push Prep may be the single greatest investment you make in your pregnancy, and for your future postpartum self. ✨

Birth education, expert prenatal specific Pilates workouts to train your pelvic floor to both engage AND release for pushing, live weekly workouts to stay accountable and build community with fellow pregnant moms, on-demand workouts to follow to reduce prolapse and diastasis recti, nutrition prenatal-specific meal plans, birth partner workshops, breastfeeding classes, VBAC resources and SO much more. 

The sooner you start in pregnancy, the better. 

It's all you want, all you didn't know you needed, and then some. 

I got you, no matter what kind of birth you're hoping for. 

With love and some big sister energy,

Nikki
Never underestimate the power of the humble Pilate Never underestimate the power of the humble Pilates mini ball. 

Don't get stuck in a rut. There's so much we can do to functionally train our whole body in all different planes of motion. 

✨Breath 
✨Pelvic Floor Awareness 
✨Alignment 

Once you get this, you'll discover movements that were once "easy" actually become transformative. This is what tends to surprise students the most. You're doing them with new intention and new muscle activation now. 

And that deep whole body connection will carry you through life with a different inner confidence (not to mention better postural alignment). 

Thank you for coming to my Pilates Ted Talk. 😆

Love 
Nikki 

#pilates #thebellemethod #postnatalfitness #pelvicfloor #diastasisrecti #abrehab #corerestore
Birth prep isn’t just breathing—it’s trainin Birth prep isn’t just breathing—it’s training. 

In my FREE Push Prep Workshop, you’ll learn how to:
💡 Protect your pelvic floor and reduce tearing 
💡 Reduce diastasis recti (ab separation)
💡 Train your body and mind for birth + postpartum recovery

Because the stronger and more prepared you feel, the more confident you’ll be heading into labour (and beyond). 💪

👇 Comment PUSHPREP below and I’ll send you the link to join the other 20,000 + expecting moms who have also taken this workshop. 

The next live session of the Prenatal Pilates & Push Prep Course starts next week, Tuesday Sept 9! The sooner in pregnancy you start, the better. Do it live or all on demand. 

This workshop will give you a taste, and tools you can walk away with and use right away! 

#pushprep #prenatalfitness #thebellemethod #birthprep #prenatalpilates
Talk to your body like you would your best friend. Talk to your body like you would your best friend. 

You only get one. She's doing her best to keep you alive. 
Treat her with love. Appreciate her and all she does. 

You're not broken. You're not old. It's never too late. 

Love, 

Nikki 

#thebellemethod #40something #loveyourskin
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