To The Core

Pilates gives you something you don’t get nearly enough of - an hour to focus completely on yourself.

An hour to breathe deeply, move with intention and quiet the mental noise.

Yes, Pilates builds strength and mobility, but it can also help you walk out standing taller, breathing easier and feeling a whole lot more like yourself.

Your body benefits. Your mind does too.

What do you notice most after class? A stronger body, a quieter mind? Or both?

Pilates: a few inches of movement and suddenly everyone has something to say 😂

It isn’t about making the movement bigger or faster. It’s the tiny details, a shift in your hands, a softer shoulder or a change in your alignment that can completely transform an exercise.

That’s why good instruction matters.

Our instructors know when to challenge you, when to modify and how to spot the adjustments you may not notice yourself. Those small corrections help you move better and get more from every class.

Great equipment is nice. Great instruction is what makes the difference!

Honored to support our local business community as the sponsor for the Downtown Business of the Year Award!

A vibrant downtown is the heart of our city, and we love celebrating the hardworking local businesses that make Lloydminster such a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Best of luck to all the incredible nominees! We can't wait to celebrate with everyone. 👏

Your Core Is More Than Just Abs

If you think your core is strictly six-pack muscles, think again. Your ribcage sits directly between your breath, spine, and abdominal system, influencing how your entire trunk moves and stabilizes.

Pilates teaches you to view the body as a connected system rather than isolated muscles:

💨 Breath influences the ribcage.
🧘‍♀️ Ribcage influences trunk mechanics.
🌱 Trunk mechanics influence total movement quality.

Sometimes the smallest adjustment in rib alignment creates the biggest transformation in how your body feels and performs.

Come for the Pilates. Stay because someone is still finishing a story 20 minutes after class ended 😂

That’s the vibe here at our Studio.

We catch up before class, laugh our way through class, and somehow always find more to talk about afterward. There’s encouragement, the occasional dramatic groan and absolutely no pressure to already know what you’re doing.

We work hard... but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

It’s easygoing, welcoming and a little like family… except this is one family gathering you’ll actually look forward to 😂😂😂

We are thrilled and humbled to share that our very own Donna Schellenberg has been nominated for Business Woman of the Year at the Business Excellence Awards for 2026!

Donna’s heart and dedication to building a healthier, stronger community sit at the very core of everything we do here at To The Core. From day one, her passion has been helping people move better, feel stronger, and embrace wellness as a way of life.

Thank you to everyone who nominated Donna and continues to support our studio. To our incredible clients: thank you for trusting us with your movement journeys, cheering each other on, and making our studio feel like home.

Congratulations to all of the inspiring women nominated in this category, and to every business recognized this year. We are so proud to be part of such a supportive, vibrant business community.

- To The Core Pilates Studio Team

✨ NEW PILATES FOUNDATIONS CLASSES START OCTOBER 5! ✨

Want a stronger core, better movement and a pelvic floor that actually knows what it’s supposed to be doing?

Start here. 🙌

Our four-week Pilates Foundations program teaches you the basics properly, so you can move with more confidence, build strength and stop wondering whether you’re doing it right.

No Pilates experience required!

Choose the time that works for you:

Mondays & Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 PM

Classes begin October 5 and spaces are limited to keep the groups small and supportive.

Register Online:
https://tothecore.ca/product/pilates-foundations-class/

You don’t need hours in the gym to feel better.

You just need to move - consistently. Even 10 minutes a day counts (yes, really!).

Our classes are set up to help you build consistency into your week with Pilates classes 2× per week, same time, same place. 📅

Why? Because blocking time for regular movement leads to massive health benefits over time.

And on the days you’re not in the studio? Movement can still be simple + effective:
🔹 Try our 15-min movement videos at home
🔹 Add a quick 10-minute walk, swinging arms opposite your feet for a fascia reset
🔹 Knock out a few squats while grabbing a snack
🔹 Park farther away to sneak in extra steps

Small actions ➡️ New habits ➡️ A stronger, healthier YOU 💪

Are you ready to start showing up for yourself?
👉 Join our next Pilates Foundations class today by signing up online https://tothecore.ca/product/pilates-foundations-class/

Why Your Pilates Instructor Is Watching Your Ribs 👀

Ever wonder why we correct your breathing or rib position during core exercises? We aren't just watching your abs, we are observing a dynamic connected system:

The Connection Loop: Ribcage ↔ Spine ↔ Pelvis ↔ Breath.

What We Look For: Are you holding your breath? Is the ribcage moving fluidly or locked up rigid? Is your spine staying supported without creating neck or shoulder compensation?

When the ribcage loses control and becomes overly lifted or disconnected, it alters how your entire trunk supports movement. The real question isn't just "Can you do the exercise?" It’s "Can you control your ribcage while doing it?"

Have you ever noticed your ribs flaring or lifting during core work? Drop a comment below!

Help us wish the happiest of birthdays to the one and only Brooke today! 🎉🎂

Another year wiser, stronger, and somehow making every class demo look effortless. If you've been in one of her classes you already know she gets easily derailed by talk about ice cream, counts slowly so you get the most out of your hundreds, and loves to joke around. 😂

Make sure to leave a comment below or give Brooke a big high-five next time you’re in class! 🥂