Bodysmith Pilates

05/28/2026

Andrea is a Registered Massage Therapist and fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor in both mat and equipment training. She teaches Pilates Mat classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:15 a.m. Her classes focus on activating the deep core stabilizers of the torso, followed by endurance and mobility work, and finish with stretching to help you start your day feeling strong and refreshed.

05/13/2026

Look what I found this morning after class - a Gaiam Foam Roller for 39.99 at Canadian Tire. It was the only one available in Elmsdale. I will try it out, compare it to mine from Sport Chek, and bring it to class on Friday and we can try it out- Foam Roller Friday!

05/08/2026

Here is my first Pilates client, Gerry, aka mom, doing footwork on the Merrithew Stability Chair. This is an excellent exercise for anyone. The chair is spring loaded to help develop strength in the legs while working the core, utilizing deep support muscles to stabilize the torso. She did a great job! We are getting back in shape after a long winter break.

Bodysmith Pilates
Andrea Smith

05/03/2026

The foam roller is an excellent, affordable tool to help us reset our posture. It uses the assistance of gravity to help us begin to restore the curves of our spines to more neutral alignment. Just laying supine along the length of the roller will provide an intense stretch for our pec muscles. You may feel dizzy initially when you try it. In time, that will likely go away.

One of my most popular classes was Pilates on the Foam Roller at the Dunfield Club every Saturday morning.

As I set up to teach some free online classes this summer, if you’re interested in learning a bit more, be sure to get a 36 inch foam roller.

Merrithew (STOTT PILATES) is the Canadian manufacturer for professional products for Pilates.

My personal foam roller is from Sport Chek. It has a nice cushiony feel and I love the colour.

The Amazon basics looks like a great option and price point.

Sometimes these rollers are available at Winners and Canadian Tire in white styrofoam. These are also good options but you may find them stiff (uncomfortable), which is not a bad thing. I’m always on the lookout for them anytime I go.

If you try any of these options, please let me know how you make out!

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07/14/2024

06/30/2024

Our beloved Piper is in hospital in renal failure. She has had a urinary issue since 2017 and she is only 9. We love her immensely and would appreciate you pray for her. She is so loved.

06/30/2024

Our beloved Piper is in hospital in renal failure. She has had a urinary issue since 2017 and she is only 9. We love her immensely and would appreciate you pray for her. She is so loved.

06/23/2024

Looking forward to reading Fayne by Ann-Marie MacDonald. I read Fall on Your knees when I was commuting on the TTC and missed many stops and had many late nights engrossed in her words.

06/23/2024

On June 23, 1962, 62 years ago, it was a day like today, overcast. The wedding was in the Kennetcook United Church and there was a garden reception on my Grandparents’, Cyril and Esther’s, lawn. Happy Anniversary to the beautiful couple.