A healthy lifestyle has always been an essential priority for lifelong Glendale resident, Renee Shumate. Family and friends will often hear her say, „Every day you should eat something that grows from the ground.“ Renee became a Pilates believer by transforming her own body with this amazing workout, and she can testify to its undeniable physical and emotional benefits.

Renee received her Pilates Certification from Sebastein Lagree and has since continued her education by studying with master trainer Marie- Jose-Blom, Kendel Pink, and Alicia Head from Long Beach Dance Conditioning. She has also trained with PMA master trainer Julie Bond Rhyne in „Functional Anatomy“, „Anatomy; the Foundation of Fitness“, and „Biomechanics in Reformer Repertoire“.

She has a deep desire to share this method with others, helping them to discover greater body awareness while providing challenging workouts for any fitness level. „I’m passionate about paying it forward. I know, firsthand, the positive impact of this workout. It’s the ideal combination of strengthening, stretching and connecting mind to body. It is movement with focused intention. I believe that true well-being is the balance of exercising the mind, body and spirit in an effort to reach perfect harmony.“ Renee hopes to contribute to your journey and empower you to achieve your best body. She’s honored and excited to be part of the X-Treme Pilates team.