Entries by longlean

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Fall Open House!

Join us in celebrating our first few months in the Elmwood Village with our Fall Open House and Grand Opening Celebration! From September 14th to September 19th, Long + Lean will hold special events and promotions including the debut of fitness apparel by Onzie, a complimentary tea tasting, the debut of our signature Long + Lean Yoga […]

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Free Outdoor Class Alert!

We are so excited to offer a complimentary Pilates Mat Class out on a beautiful summer Saturday in Buffalo! Long + Lean  Owner Hayley will teach an all levels Pilates Mat Class on the lawn at the Amherst and Colvin entrance of Delaware Park on Saturday, August 22nd at 9:00 am. The class will be […]

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How Can You Add Walking to Your Life?

Today I’m going to give you a challenge. It’s a really simple challenge, but I know that doesn’t make it easy. I am currently growing an obsession with walking and limiting my “sitting time” every day. It is fascinating how much of our daily lives are spent sitting in a chair with our tailbones tucked […]

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5 Reasons to Love the Pilates Reformer

Everyone knows what a Pilates mat class is. We all see them at the gym, on videos, even outside in the parks during the summer! You’ve got the mat class down, but did you know that Pilates was created with many pieces of equipment including the miraculous machine: The Reformer? If you haven’t experienced Pilates […]

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Core Strength: What’s the Big Deal?

Reason numero uno for doing Pilates is always….”amazing core strength!” Pilates is a method built around strengthening the core and just about everyone out there tells you to increase your core strength. But why? What does increased core strength give you?  First let’s talk about what the core actually is… Yes, the core includes your […]