MEDIA & PRESS APPEARANCES

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jessica Schatz and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jessica, other than deciding to work for yourself, what else do you think played a pivotal role in your story?
I continue to educate myself as much as possible. I have always had an insatiable thirst for knowledge, which of course applies to my professional life in every way. I want to understand everything about how the body works, the brain works, the nervous system, respiratory system, and all of the systems of the body, mind, heart, brain. We have rapidly growing developments in my field and it is both my responsibility and pleasure to keep up with all of it. Education promotes knowledge and growth in every single way. And this helps me educate, empower, and inspire others to live better lives. …

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In this month’s November - December issue of Alive Magazine titled, “The New Age Of Fitness," Jessica talks about how mental health has taken over the world of fitness and how positive self-talk can be the key to breakthroughs in physical activity.

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As an educator with expertise in movement and mindfulness practices, CNN.com recently asked me to offer insight and guidance regarding Mind-Body movement modalities (or as I refer to them ‘BodyMind’). Methods such as Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Qigong specifically are some of the more popular forms, and often people don’t know where to start. Being that my approach, The Core Expert® Method, is rooted in the time-tested fundamentals of Pilates and draws from contemporary exercise science, biomechanics, yoga, mindful breathing, and full-body movement practices, I chose to speak to this side of things.

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In yoga, focusing on your form while you're in each pose is important, as well as staying aware of your body and keeping your breath consistent. But here's one more factor to throw in the mix: the length of your hold.

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If there’s any tenet in the fitness world that’s gone unchallenged, it’s the importance of a solid warm-up before your workout. One that tends to fall by the wayside? The importance of a cooldown…

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At its root, Pilates is a method of physical movement that is designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body… When people hear the word Pilates, they tend to think of core strength, but that's not actually the end goal. Yes core strength is involved but it’s also about so much more than you’d think.

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Your core muscles play a crucial role in protecting your spine, supporting nearly every type of exercise, and helping to develop an athletic physique. The muscle group includes your abs as well as the hips, lower back, and glutes.

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“Bodyweight exercises improve posture, balance, and overall health. Best of all, they don’t cost a thing!” says Los Angeles -based Pilates, yoga, and meditation expert Jessica Schatz, The Core Expert®️.

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