Omg this was one of my biggest qualms with the Apple Watch in general! I agree the pilates category is not accurate just based on my own experience of using it. I would reccomend choosing Functional Strength Training for most Pulse classes and see if that gives you some more accuracy. Beat based I would choose Dance or Mixed Cardio! Slow paced classes choose Flexibility. I hope this helps!

Hey Jennifer! So glad you asked this. It can be so challenging to get our mind and body on the same page. Especially someone in your field who is so attentive to the needs of others, such a giver that sometimes your own needs can get cloudy.

For some science backed info on how I structure our weekly schedule, the current reccomendation for physical activity for adults aged 19-64 is 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. The weekly schedule this week for instance would bring you to 212 minutes of moderate exercise with some moments of higher intensity and some moments of less. This is pretty standard for what I curate for you all each week if you find that you’re craving more, I am always happy to have you add more. If you find that you are starting to feel those symptoms again, it’s a good sign to take a small step back.

Your body was giving you clear signs and I’m glad you chose to listen. This part of what I want to share is totally up to interpretation. I find there is a population of folks I work with who have it truly ingrained in their mind that unless they are panting, sweating, physically exhausted that they aren’t doing enough. This idea comes from so many avenues of grind / hustle culture and beyond. Perhaps even scarcity mindset comes to play here.

I know it can feel absolutely foreign right now, but it’s more than acceptable to move gently and challenge yourself in this new way. It’s also wonderful to push yourself as long as it’s within what your body can manage. It can take time to fine tune this ability of truly listening to your body.

Just wanted to write this for some clarity on how I structure and also the mental aspect I’ve come across many times in this industry. 🦋

Hey Alexis! Gotcha, my guess is this is something that will absolutely improve with time and practice. In the meantime, can you swap it for something lighter? That may help while your body adapts to holding the weight. I’ve so been there!

You know what I think it was definitely this one actually! Cuz we put the whole foot down, it’s a motif style class with a repeating flow. Lmk!

Oooo yes happy to help here! I am thinking it was this one, but if not let me know and I can suggest another! We work on the shoulder stand at the end. 🦋

Of course I’m more than happy to share! Leggings are Lululemon and top is Purusha People! 🦋🩷

I LOVE when that happens 🤩 yay for showing up and suprising yourself by wanting to keep going for another one 🥳

And another:

Popping in to add two recs! Here’s one:

Yall are such a VIBE 🕺💃🪩