Karen Applegate
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA
Pilates Instructor/Trainer at Future Fitness powered by AFC

What originally motivated you to try Pilates?
Continuing education credits to maintain fitness certifications and to find new training methods.

In one word, describe your first Pilates experience?
Informative

The last thing you bought and loved?
A teal colored Kate Spade handbag.

Your favorite Pilates exercise?
Short spine. I love the core strength required to execute the move with even effort on the up and down and love the wonderful back stretch. :)

Your favorite workout clothes?
Lululemon

Your favorite website (other than Pilates Anytime)?
J Crew

How did you hear about Pilates Anytime?
Pilates Style Magazine

Do you practice a particular style of Pilates?
I have merged the foundation of my Phi Pilates education with knowledge gained from self study and workshops, which include the teaching from many school of Pilates, resulting in a contemporary approach.

How do you use Pilates Anytime?
To view other instructors' thoughts on and interpretation of Pilates exercises, to enjoy new ideas and new exercises, to gain knowledge from presenters and elders and to inspire creativity in my teaching practice and my personal Pilates practice.

Do you have a motto?
Seek balance is all areas of life!

What do you appreciate most about your body?
It’s ability to keep fighting back.

The living person you most admire?
My husband.

What do you appreciate most about your body?
It’s ability to keep fighting back.

The book on your bedside table?
Shattered Peace by Joseph Keough.

An indulgence you would never forgo?
Dark chocolate.

What was your most memorable journey?
Life.

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