Kim Evans

Feature Client of the Month 

   Kims's Story

Hi, my name is Kim and I Love Pilates!

 Fifteen months ago I found myself in an orthopedic surgeon's office trying to figure out why I kept having pain in my hips and legs when I exercised. After MRI's and other tests the doctors said that I was experiencing pain due to the lack of muscle strength in my core and legs. He suggested I try Pilates or Yoga to strengthen my muscles before I got back to any kind of walking/running/tennis. You see I had been an avid tennis player for quite a few years but was diagnose with fibromyalgia almost 10 years ago. Any kind of pounding exercise became too painful so over the last 9 years my physical fitness went into a steep decline. I was so frustrated that I could not maintain any kind of fitness routine for more than a few weeks.

 THEN I found Lone Star Pilates and that, my friends, has changed my life for the better. Over the months my muscles became stronger and other than some minor soreness Pilates is a regimen that I could maintain. I could feel my body changing from the inside. I stood straighter and was more confident.

 After about 8 months of Pilates and some changes to my way of eating I am 30 pounds lighter and those long lean muscles that I have been building are starting to show. Now I am able to walk long distances without any pain. I am training for my first 1/2 marathon with the group at Lone Star and breaking new records!

 I love how Pilates constantly challenges your mind and your body. I know that I want to be like the 90 year old woman I read about who says she owes her longevity and quality of life to the practice of Pilates. Sign me up for life!

Begins September 21st

Day 1 Wednesday, September 21st         1 - 5:30 pm

Day 2 Thursday, September 22nd          12 - 7:30pm

Day 3 Friday, September 23rd                12 - 7:30 pm

Day 4 Saturday, September 24th           12 - 7:30 pm

Day 5 Sunday, September 25th              8 - 12:00 pm

We are so excited to welcome Kirsten Burkholder to our Staff at Lone Star. Kirsten graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a B.A. in Dance. She has since taught and performed in St Louis, Los Angeles and San Antonio. She moved to San Antonio in 2005 with her husband and two kids and joined the staff at Heather Stolle School of Dance where she currently teaches jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and children's classes. Kirsten developed a love of Fletcher Pilates after she began to study with the amazing faculty at Lone Star Pilates. She became a Licensed Provider of the Fletcher Floorwork in 2010 and hopes to someday complete the comprehensive program of study. Of becoming a new faculty member at Lone Star Pilates Kirsten says."I love that I learn something new and amazing about the human body every time I walk through the doors here. I look forward to combining the principles of Fletcher Pilates with my dance knowledge to bring a unique perspective to Lone Star Pilates."

Kirsten will be teaching the Floorwork classes on Fridays at 11am.

Welcome Kirsten!!! 

Sunday, September 25 

Bridal Extravaganza 

Training for the Marathon has begun and although it is too hot to Trot, somehow we are doing it! Yeah!! As we get further into this training remember to pace yourself as the distances get longer. Make sure to hydrate yourself well especially in this heat.  

Congrats on all the new records made this month!

Keep up the great work Ladies!

Congratulations goes out to Chris Mayhew for winning 1st place in  the 2011 Gatormania swim competition!!!  

Balanced Body IQ Reformer (like new)

Price is $ 1250, or $1200 if you pick it up yourself.

To see the features of this machine you can see it at www.Pilates.com click on "Store" the on "Reformers" then on "IQ Reformer."

You can email me at allisontodd@fastmail.net if you are interested.