Healthy Living with Cathy

09/01/2026

There are seasons when getting to a workout means bringing your baby along. 🌱

Little Acorns was created for exactly that season.

This small-group Pilates series gives new moms a place to rebuild strength, reconnect with movement and exercise with baby right alongside—no childcare required.

Babies approximately 3 months through crawling are welcome.

🌱 Little Acorns
Thursdays beginning September 10
10:30–11:15 AM
6-week series
Spring House Pilates | Downtown Perrysburg

Because taking care of yourself doesn’t always have to mean finding time away from your baby.

Message me for details or registration.

Wondering what Pilates looks like when baby comes along? 🌱

Little Acorns isn’t a baby exercise class. It’s your Pilates time—with room for baby to be right there with you.

You’ll use the same studio equipment and thoughtful movement you expect from Spring House, in a small group designed around this particular season of life.

For moms with babies approximately 3 months through crawling.
Thursdays, 10:30–11:15am
Six weeks beginning September 10

Baby comes along. You get to move. 🌱Try-It Day available. Link in bio to reserve your spot.

08/12/2026

Movement doesn’t have to look the same for every body to be effective.

A big part of my work is finding ways to preserve the goal of an exercise while adjusting the position, range, support or challenge to meet the body in front of me.

Today I’m sharing a few of those evidence-informed movement strategies with the Lunch Bunch 419 at the Maumee Senior Center — simple ways to support mobility, strength and balance for everyday life.

Start with today’s body. Build from there. 💙

07/03/2026

Traveling doesn’t have to mean pressing pause on movement.

I love simple, equipment-free routines that help you stay mobile, energized, and ready to enjoy your trip. This hotel-friendly Pilates flow from Balanced Body is a great example.

Even a few minutes of intentional movement can make sightseeing, long car rides, and flights feel a little better.

Have a favorite way to keep moving while you’re away from home?

Stay active on the road with Tugce Irtem Arman’s 7-minute travel Pilates routine. Relieve stiffness and restore circulation with zero equipment.

06/20/2026

Recovery isn’t always sitting still.

Some of my best recovery days involve gentle movement in the pool. The water reduces impact while challenging balance, mobility, and coordination in ways that help me return to running, walking, strength training, and everyday life feeling better.

Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. The right strategy depends on your goals, training history, and how your body responds to stress.

That’s why I spend as much time helping people recover well as I do helping them exercise.

What’s your favorite recovery tool or routine?

06/11/2026

Every teacher had a teacher. 🀄️

This week I’m back in North Carolina playing Mahjong with my mother-in-law, who introduced me to the game years ago. I’m grateful for the friendships, fun, and community that have grown from a simple invitation to sit down and learn (plus a few house rules 😆).

Sometimes the most meaningful things begin with someone pulling up a chair and saying, “Let me show you how.”

06/04/2026

🀄️ I’m excited to share that I’m now listed in the American Mah Jongg Instructor Directory!

If you’ve enjoyed learning with me through the YMCA, CJ’s, Spring House, or a private group, would you consider leaving a short review? It only takes a minute and helps new players find me.

Thank you for your support and for making Mahjong such a rewarding part of my Healthy Living with Cathy offerings. ❤️

Link:
https://meetups.americanmahjonggassociation.com/united-states/perrysburg/cathy-ward

05/19/2026

Not sure about hosting everyone at your home? 🀄️
Join me in June at CJ’s with your friends instead! We’ll take care of the setup, materials, and guided instruction — you just come ready to learn and play. 😊

Curious about American Mahjong? 🀄 Join us for a 3-week Learn to Play series at CJs On Third—where strategy meets community. Learn the basics, build confidence, and enjoy a relaxed, social experience in our cozy space. All materials provided. Seats are very limited. BYOBooze & Snacks

05/10/2026

Grateful for the women who taught me strength, care, resilience, and how to keep showing up. Spending Mother’s Day learning, reflecting, and soaking up a little Arizona sunshine. 💛

04/26/2026

Coming soon in the studio ✨

Adding more recovery tools alongside movement.

Sometimes progress isn’t more reps—it’s better tissue prep, better awareness, and knowing when to downshift.

This will start showing up in the Mobility Lab where it makes sense.

04/08/2026

Lately, Mahjong has become part of my routine again 🀄️
Not as a “game night,” but as a different kind of practice — one that challenges focus, pattern recognition, and patience in a way that feels surprisingly grounding.

It’s been a reminder that taking care of ourselves isn’t just physical. There’s value in stretching the mind, slowing down, and engaging in something social and a little strategic.

I wrote a bit more about why I’ve been drawn to it and how it fits into a balanced approach to wellness here:
link: https://www.springhousepilatesohio.com/post/mahjong-for-the-mind-why-it-belongs-in-a-healthy-living-routine

Curious if anyone else has something like this — a practice that’s not exercise, but still feels like it supports your well-being?

When people think about improving their health, they often focus on movement — strength, flexibility, balance.Those matter.Healthy living isn’t just physical, though. It’s also about how we think, focus, and connect. This is where Mahjong comes in.🧠 What Mahjong Builds (Beyond the Table)Mah...