For Rebecca Slemmons, owning and operating Prime Life Pilates & Fitness Studio was a continuation of a career already focused on helping people live a healthy lifestyle. “My career started in cardiac and pulmonary rehab and has spanned the entire array of health and wellness arenas: medical, corporate, nonprofit (YMCA) and private clubs. This experience has helped me prepare me for owning my own business,” explains Rebecca. “I was laid off from my last position and struggled to find my next career adventure. At 50 years old, it's tough! Through a completely random connection of strangers, I found this studio. I met the owner on Monday and bought the studio on Friday!”
Rebecca’s goal is to provide clients with a variety of resources they need for their wellness journey under one roof as well as create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where clients can feel comfortable. “My idea when I bought the studio was to set myself apart by offering a one-stop shop for health and wellness,” she says. “It gets expensive and time-consuming to find all the different gyms, studios and health practitioner offices that people need.”
Prime Life offers a variety of classes that include reformer and mat Pilates, yoga, strength and conditioning, stretch and mobility, Pilates suspension, and private training. Through partnerships with other local professionals, studio members also benefit from access to physical therapy, nutrition counseling and meal planning, aesthetic services, and massage.
When it comes to Pilates, Rebecca explains that it is so much more than low impact stretching. “Pilates work helps clients to focus on core stability and back strength, improved posture, mental clarity and focus, breath work and stress relief,” she says. “Many of my clients are sent to me by their physician or physical therapist. We also have members with knee/hip/shoulder replacements, various injuries, scoliosis, and who are prenatal/postpartum. Pilates is for all ages, abilities, and genders.”
For people just starting out, Rebecca has a few tips. “I can't emphasize enough the importance of your very first session. This first session is your first impression of Pilates and the studio you're attending,” she says. “Come prepared, arrive early so the instructor can get you set up, and be patient. It takes three to five sessions to understand the reformer and how it will benefit you. Pilates is a journey/lifestyle, not a quick fix.”
One of the things Rebecca loves most about being in the studio is hearing client success stories. “Believe it or not, my favorite stories aren’t about weight loss,” she shares. “It's when people are able to move freely with little to no pain, pick up grandkids, make new friends, and connect with other members to participate in social group activities like pickleball.”
With clients who range from 16 to 92 years old, Prime Life is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxed, comfortable environment and who needs to improve their overall lifestyle and current health condition. “At Prime Life we care about your success on your health and wellness journey. We meet you where you are physically and emotionally and help you to move forward, realizing that sometimes the hardest thing about exercise is just walking through the door,” Rebecca says. “We want you to stay consistent with your fitness routine and understand that Pilates cannot and will not be your only mode of physical activity. Everyone needs a well-rounded program that includes strength training, cardio, Pilates, yoga and nutrition. You can get all of these activities and more at the studio!”
Prime Life Pilates & Fitness Studio is located at 3805 SW Blvd in Fort Worth. For more information on Prime Life classes and services, visit primelife5.com, call 682-385-9590, or email prim3lif32022@gmail.com.