We are all so excited to have Nia Technique at the studio!!! We're proud that we are the only studio in NEPA to offer Nia classes, and even more thrilled to have Laura Ancherani as the instructor. We hope you'll all come and experience the joy of Nia. There are 2 classes now, one on Wed nights at 5:30 as well as Sat. mornings at 9 a.m.  Please join us and express yourself and have a great workout. Thank you for all the support, we have GREAT students and FRIENDS at Absolute Pilates and we're so happy to be sharing our love of Pilates, Dance and Fitness with you all!!!

Thank you Leslie

We know that fall is here and winter won't be far away BUT!! We happy to announce that the new springboards are here the first one just arrived this week and more are on the way!!

This will be a great new class starting after the first of the year! If you're interested in taking the class remember the size of the class will be limited and it's a first come first filled class! Give us a call today or email us for more details and to reserve your space now!  We'll be offering day and evening classes after the first of the year! Thank you and hope to hear from you soon!!   Leslie

There's a reason they call it the most important meal of the day. Not only is breakfast the first food and drink your body has had in more than 8 hours, but studies find that what you eat for breakfast influences what you eat the rest of the day. Additionally, people who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be obese and have diabetes than those who don't.

The most important tip we can give you is to eat breakfast every day. Without exception. This one action alone can make a huge, positive difference in your health. But a doughnut or oversized muffin won't do it. The key is to choose energy enhancing, health-invigorating foods. That's what we'll focus on in the tips ahead.

1. Be consistent with your portions. For most people, a perfect breakfast has three components: one serving of a whole grain carbohydrate, one serving of a dairy or high-calcium food, and one serving of fruit. Together, that would add up to roughly 300 calories. A high-protein serving (i.e., a meat or an egg) is unnecessary but certainly acceptable, as long as it doesn't add too much fat or calories to the mix. Here are a few winning combinations, based on this formula:

• A bowl of high-fiber, multigrain cereal, lots of strawberries, and low-fat milk
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• A granola bar, an apple, and a cold glass of milk.
• A cup of nonfat yogurt, fresh blueberries mixed in, and a slice of whole wheat toast with a fruit spread on top.
• A mini whole wheat bagel, spread lightly with cream cheese and jam; a peach; and a cup of yogurt.
• A scrambled egg, a whole wheat roll, fresh fruit salad, and a cup of low-fat milk.
• A low-fat muffin, a wedge of cantaloupe, and a cup of latte made with skim milk.

2. Have a bowl of sweetened brown rice. Consider it a takeoff on prepared cereal. Brown rice is full of energy-providing B vitamins, as well as a great source of filling fiber. Cook the rice the night before, then in the morning, put it in a bowl with a spoonful of honey, a handful of raisins, a cut-up apple, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a unique yet delicious treat. Don't like rice? Try any of the cooking grains: barley, rye, red wheat, oats, buckwheat, quinoa, or millet.

3. Pour a cup of fruit smoothie. Simply whir a cup of strawberries and a banana in the blender, add a scoop of protein powder and a cup of crushed ice, and you've got a healthy, on-the-go breakfast filled with antioxidants. Toss in a cup of plain yogurt, and you've just added a bone-strengthening dose of calcium. An added bonus: You've just crossed three of your daily fruit servings off the list.

4. Use organic eggs. They're not much more expensive than regular eggs but are much higher in all-important omega-3 fatty acids, shown to benefit everything from your mental health (reducing risk of depression) to your heart health (reducing risk of atherosclerosis and atrial fibrillation), says Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of The Hamptons Diet and a physician at Partners in Integrative Medicine in New York City.

5. Sprinkle on a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds. It could be over your cereal, over your yogurt, over your smoothie, or over your eggs. Next to fish and organic eggs, flaxseeds are one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Use Benecol, Take Control, or Smart Balance instead of butter. These newly developed soft food spreads contain heart-healthy plant stanols. Just 2 tablespoons daily can significantly lower your total cholesterol level.

7. Have lunch for breakfast. Instead of butter or cream cheese, top your morning (whole wheat) toast with 2 tablespoons tuna prepared with low-fat mayonnaise. The tuna is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and an excellent source of energy-boosting protein. For the same healthy boost with a bit of variety, try lox or canned or smoked salmon (they also seem to go better at breakfast).

8. Sprinkle a whole wheat burrito with 2 ounces grated, low-fat cheddar cheese and broil for 3 minutes. While it's cooking, peel and eat an orange for valuable vitamin C. In this one small, quick meal, you're getting vitamin C and other antioxidants, calcium, fiber, and enough appetite-satisfying protein to sustain you for hours.

9. Make your own granola. Most store-bought brands are filled with sugar and fat. To make your own, mix 2 cups rolled oats with 1 cup dried fruits and seeds and a little brown sugar. Toast 3-5 minutes in a warm oven and store in an airtight container. Not interested in do-it-yourself? There are a few store-bought brands with reasonable sugar and fat levels, including Nature's Path and Familia.

10. Pour a bowlful of Kashi GOLEAN Crunch! With 10 grams of fiber, it will put you well on your way to the 25-30 grams of fiber you should be eating every day. Plus, studies find that people who regularly start their day with a bowl of cold cereal get more fiber and calcium, but less fat, than those who breakfast on other foods. Another study found that people who ate two bowlfuls of high-fiber cereal every day spontaneously cut the amount of fat they ate by 10 percent. Don't like Kashi? Other high-fiber cereals include Raisin Bran, Multi-Bran Chex and Wheat 'N Bran Spoon Size (8 grams), Kellogg's All-Bran Original (10 grams), and General Mills Fiber One (14 grams).

The Breakfast Routine

Ten ideas for a healthier meal.

Now that the summer is over, and the cooler weather is here we think it's time for you to come and sweat with us on Wednesday and Saturdays!!  Dance FUsion is the perfect way to cure the mid week blues.  Come in and enjoy the fun along with the great cardio workout with Laura. Class starts at 5:30 we'd love to see you at the studio. If you can't make it to the FUsion class try the Pilates Strong class on Sat mornings at 10 am. This class will challenge your core and give you a great total body workout as well as a fantastic cardio class. Hope to see you soon and if you need more info give us a call 851-1259!!

We are thrilled to announce the newest class to our schedule. It's called Dance FuSion!! It will be taught by Laura Ancherani. Laura has many years teaching Modern Dance and is just as excited as we are to be bringing this great movement inspired class. Please Check out the details of the class under the heading of Dance FuSion and also look in the Calendar for the day and time it's offered each week.

Along with the Dance FuSion class we will be offering a beginner Mat Pilates class as well, that will be on Monday nights at 5:30 Please give us a call at the studio for more info!!!

We are now into September, kids going back to school hectic schedules. We understand here at the studio we're offering so many options for classes and training. Give us a call and we can find a perfect time for you to work out. You'll get your "ME" time and have time for you and all the other things that keep us busy this time of year!!! Don't forget call 570 851-1259 soon!!!

Well we're now in the dog days of summer.  Enjoy and have fun! We've had one of the best summers in NEPA and at the studio.  So many new students and clients!!! We're so thankful and happy to be helping everyone reach their goals. With the summer winding down we're even more excited to prepare for the new class line up this fall. So have fun in the last few weeks of summer and GET READY for even more excitment at the studio!!

We here at the studio are always thrilled to hear from clients who  are seeing wonderful results. We all know the feeling when a new seaon arrives, trying on clothes from last year.  Well we've heard from many of our clients that they're old clothes are a few sizes too big for them this year!  Pilates will change your body shape in so many ways, that the scale isn't the best way to see the results, it's how those clothes fit you..come to the studio and see how we can change your body for this summer season!

This is a great time of year to get outdoors, walking or jogging will give your workouts a boost and being outside gives you much needed vitamin D.  Remember you need to get your heart rate up for at least 30 min's 3 or 4 times a week.  Along with your Pilates training you'll be in great shape for the summer season :o)

Our plan is to give some tips in our blog, food tips, exercises to help you get ready for the summer season.

Here's a great turkey burger in time for the summer!

Ingredients

3 pounds ground turkey, 

1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

 1/4 cup finely diced onion,

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon

Directions

In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties.

Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C).

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 183 | Total Fat: 9.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg

Nutritional Information

Actually Delicious Turkey Burgers

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 183

Total Fat: 9.5g

Cholesterol: 90mg

Sodium: 354mg

Total Carbs: 2.3g

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g

Protein: 20.9g