During her 20-year journey as a classically trained dancer, Tran developed body dysmorphia that made her feel disconnected from her body and overly critical about identifying ways to “improve” it. But all of that started to change when she realized how unhealthy her relationship with dance had become, and she left it behind in favor of her newly discovered love for Pilates.
“When I transitioned to the world of fitness, I started to develop a healthier mindset about why I work out, how it made me feel, and how I found inner strength and confidence within myself,” Tran says.
Now, Tran is dedicated to teaching that mindset to her Pilates students and creating a more supportive, healthier space within her community—and that’s why she’s totally here for the feel-good fitness revolution that’s all about moving in the way that works best for your body.
Tran is a big fan of this approach to fitness and well-being, and credits her Pilates practice with teaching her self-love and compassion for her body. “Fitness should not be seen as the pursuit of the perfect body, but rather as a journey of self-discovery and empowerment,” she says. “If we’re fixated on a certain look, it creates an unhealthy relationship with our bodies and we will never be satisfied with ourselves. Once you shift your mindset to how you feel, you can get to understand yourself better, learn to fall in love with yourself, and see that as an investment in your future self.”
Ready to join the exercise-because-you-want-to movement? Then take Tran’s advice by prioritizing feeling good—and then put that inner confidence on display with some of her favorite Pilates outfits to help fire up your future workouts.
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Nike Zenvy Women’s Gentle-Support High-Waisted 8″ Biker Shorts — $60.00
If you’ve ever seen or participated in a Pilates class, you know that having the ability to move your body unimpeded is of the utmost importance—that’s why Tran reaches for anything in the Nike Zenvy line before a particularly hard class. “It feels like I’m wearing nothing, and I feel like I’m completely free to move however I need, and totally ready for whatever the workout has in store for me,” Tran says.
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