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elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 4h

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs to it and is safe.

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 19h

Precision is body awareness.
Knowing exactly where you are in space—and correcting in real time.

#pilates #wellness #mindbody

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 1d

Exodus 15:2a The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 2d

Psalm 9:9–10 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

#Biblequotes #Jesus #Christians

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 2d

It takes 21 days to build a habit.
Motivation won’t always show up, but self-discipline will.
Keep showing up until it becomes routine.

#ConsistencyIsKey #FitnessJourney #HealthyHabits

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 3d

Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid. For the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.

#Bibleverses #Encouragement #Jesus #Christians

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 4d

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

#Bibleverses #Christian #Jesus #Love

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 5d

Somatotypes = a 1940s idea.
Science today? 🚫 Not proven.

Don’t let old theories create new excuses.
Instead:
✅ Train consistently
✅ Fuel with intention
✅ Track YOUR results

Fitness is personal, not predefined. 🧵

#Wellness #GymLife #StrongerEveryDay

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 5d

2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

#Bibleverses #Verseoftheday #Jesus #Christian

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 6d

Psalm 32:7–8 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.

#Bibleverses #Christian #Jesus #Love

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 6d

Your lungs are movers, too.

Each inhale lifts your ribs, each exhale draws them down.

Pilates uses that natural motion to mobilize your spine from the inside out.

#pilates #yoga #breath #mindbody

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 7d

1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 8d

Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 8d

Pilates secret:

The deep exhale switches on muscles that crunches never reach.

That’s why breath work = better abs.

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 9d

Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 9d

Concentration in Pilates = no autopilot.
Every inhale, every muscle, every line of the body gets attention.

#mindbody #pilates #wellness

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elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 9d

Motivation gets you started.
Discipline keeps you going.
Every rep, every set, every choice = momentum.

#DisciplineOverMotivation #WellnessJourney #FitnessMindset

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 10d

Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.

#Bibleverses #Christian #Jesus

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 11d

Exodus 33:14 My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 11d

Joseph Pilates said: “It is the mind that builds the body.”
Every exercise starts in your head—concentration makes it real.

#pilates #wellness #mindbody

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 12d

Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 12d

Pilates breathing = ribcage breathing 🌬️

Inhale → ribs expand wide.
Exhale → ribs knit back in, abs pull deep.

It’s how we turn breath into strength.

#breath #pilates #wellness

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 13d

Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.

#Bibleverses #Christian #Jesus

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 14d

Lamentations 3:23 – “They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

#God #Bibleverse #Christianquotes

elleswens.bsky.social @elleswens.bsky.social · 14d

Not just for athletes. Not just for aesthetics.
Strength training could add 4 years to your life.

#longevity #health #wellness