Frederick “Freddy” Ocansey | 500 Hr Pilates Expert

4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ classes later… and I’ve learned the best instructors don’t just teach—they connect. 🤝🏾✨ Clients return for the experience, the energy, and the trust you build—not just the workout. 💡 It’s not about being the best… it’s about being real. 🎤 ✔️ Stay curious 🤓 ✔️ Stay consistent 💪🏾 ✔️ Keep creating a space where people feel safe to grow. 🌱 What’s something you’ve learned in your movement journey? Let’s talk in the comments! 🖤👇🏾 #PilatesJourney #PilatesInstructor #PilatesCommunity #MovementMatters #MindBodyConnection #PilatesLife

✨ 📅 July 2023 (L): Burnt out, working every single day with barely any time for myself. My schedule controlled my life, leaving me exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in a cycle that drained my energy and joy. The weight of it all brought me to a breaking point. 🌀 December 2024 (R): I made a choice to reclaim my life. I set boundaries, started therapy with @betterhelp, and turned to Pilates—not just as cross-training but as a powerful tool for healing and regulation. 💡 Using Pilates as a wellness tool, I began to rebuild myself from the inside out. My appetite returned, and I embraced nourishing Ghanaian dishes like jollof rice with grilled chicken, which fueled my energy and reconnected me to my roots. Through this shift, I saw my body transform—gaining muscle definition and balance that reflected a sustainable, intentional lifestyle. 🔥 Now, I work just two days a week and have the freedom to live intentionally, pouring into myself and my passions. This transformation isn’t just physical; it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual. 🖤 My mission is clear: I want to help YOU do the same. Going into the new year, let’s build lives we don’t need to escape from—lives filled with purpose, movement, and joy. If you’re ready to make your transformation, let’s move together. Start with one step—because healing isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. #ItsInMe #PilatesForHealing #WellnessJourney #FlyFreshFitness #BoundariesArePowerful

🚨 🚨✨Allow me to reintroduce myself. ✨🚨 Hey, I’m Freddy, Pilates instructor, creative thinker, and proud Columbus native 🌍💪🏿. Movement isn’t just my profession. It is how I express myself, connect to my roots 🌱, and navigate the unpredictable nature of life.✨🚀💪🏿 My greatest joy is showing others how movement can be a guide🌍, a way to reclaim joy ✨, and feel at home in their bodies. 🧘🏿‍♂️ Was I always in the fitness industry? NO! I started as a professional ballet dancer 🩰— dance was my truest voice 🎶—it felt more natural than speaking and gave me a way to connect to the world around me. 🌍 Pilates originally came to me as a tool for injury prevention, healing, and performance enhancement. It made me a better dancer/athlete ✨💪🏿💯 ✨Choosing the arts came with challenges 💭, and stability was hard to find. Pilates came into my life—not just as a career but as a safe space where I could reconnect with my body, mind, and purpose 🧘🏿‍♂️✨. It gave me the stability and clarity I needed to rebuild, I’m dedicated to sharing that gift with others.✨ Through challenges like burnout, self-doubt, and learning to set boundaries, I’ve grown into someone who honors their needs, leads with compassion 💜, and finds complete joy in the process 🌈. Movement has been my therapy, my creative outlet, and my way of reclaiming my power 💪🏿 ✨My heart goes into every class I teach. I make sure my clients feel seen, challenged, and capable of more than they ever imagined 🌈. With a creative teaching style, compassionate energy, and a little tough love when needed, I’m here to help you thrive. I live by these three words? #AuthenticityStrengthCommunity 🎉 Authenticity - Because being yourself is the most powerful thing you can do. 🎉 Strength - Because true strength comes from showing up for yourself—mind and body. 🎉 Community - Because movement is stronger when we rise together. 💬 LET’S CONNECT: What do you want to know more about? This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to share more with you soon 🚀. Let’s move forward, together ✨💪🏿.

✨Most people hold their breath without realizing it, especially during tough exercises. But in Pilates, your breath is just as important as the movement itself. Here’s how to use it to your advantage. 😎🤙🏿 🔥 Why Breath Work Matters in Pilates: 1️⃣ It’s your built-in power source. Breath fuels movement, helping you generate stability and control without unnecessary tension. 2️⃣ It protects your spine. Coordinating breath with movement activates deep core muscles (think of it as an internal brace), reducing strain on the lower back. 3️⃣ It improves endurance. Proper breathing helps regulate oxygen flow, meaning you won’t burn out as quickly—whether you’re holding a plank or working through a reformer series. 4️⃣ It enhances coordination. Learning to move with breath makes Pilates feel effortless over time. You’ll find your flow and improve overall efficiency. 5️⃣ It calms the nervous system. Slow, controlled breathing shifts your body out of fight-or-flight mode, reducing stress and improving focus—both in class and in daily life. 6️⃣ It increases mobility. Exhaling deeply during a stretch releases muscle tension and allows for a greater range of motion. ✨ Try this the next time you’re in class: ➡️ Inhale through your nose to prepare. ➡️ Exhale through pursed lips to engage your core. ➡️ Match your breath to each movement for better control. Do you notice a difference when you focus on your breath? Drop a 🧘🏾‍♂️ in the comments if you’re making this a priority in your practice! ⬇️

💥 Full-body fire, but make it Pilates! 💥 This Single-Arm Quadruped Series on the reformer is coming for: 🔥 Core control 🍑🐎 Glute activation (booty band = extra burn!) 💪🏽 Shoulder & upper body stability ⚖️ Balance + focus 💡 Trainer Tip: Keep the movement slow & intentional—your core will thank you later! 🧘🏿‍♂️✨ Who’s adding this to their next Pilates flow? 👀👇🏿 Tag a Pilates bestie who needs this work & save for later! 📝 #PilatesProgramming #FullBodyBurn #PilatesInstructors #MindfulMovement #StrongAndBalanced

✨ Pilates is a journey, and today we’re celebrating BIG wins! ✨ 🏆 Jacqueline & Nicole—250 Club! 💯 Quinn—100 Club! Consistency. Strength. Commitment. This is what it’s all about! Seeing my clients hit these milestones reminds me why I do what I do. 💪🏽🔥 Every reformer class, every breath, every moment of showing up—it ALL adds up. 💯 If you’ve ever thought about starting, let this be your sign. Your progress starts with one class! ✨ Drop a 👏🏽 in the comments to celebrate these incredible members! Who’s next to hit a milestone? 👀 #PilatesStrong #MilestoneClub #250Club #100Club #ReformerPilates #CommunityWins #PilatesJourney

Grocery stores need to start charging me for the full-body workout I’m getting in here. 💀😂 #PilatesEverywhere #CoreEngagedAlways #FunctionalMovement #PilatesInstructorHumor

Pilates with your significant other… because relationships are all about balance, trust, and seeing who taps out first. 😏🔥💪🏾 Thanks for being up for the challenge and doing this life thing with me @hipsterautisticdad 😎🫶🏾❤️‍🔥 Tag your partner and tell them it’s time to put in WORK—Jeje style. 👀😂 #CouplesWhoSweatTogether #LoveMeJeje

💌 Love, In All Its Forms ✨ Romantic love. Self-love. Community love. Love in movement. Love in stillness. This season isn’t about choosing between them—it’s about embracing all the ways love shows up in our lives. 💖 Love is how we nourish our bodies. 💖 Love is how we care for our mind & spirit. 💖 Love is the warmth of connection, the space we create for others, and the way we honor ourselves. Let this be a reminder that love isn’t just something we give—it’s something we live. 🌹 💬 Which form of love are you leaning into this season? Drop a ❤️, 💕, or 💖 in the comments. #LoveInAllForms #SelfLove #RomanticLove #WellnessJourney #MindBodyConnection #MoveWithLove #ValentinesAffirmations

✨ Pilates isn’t just a workout—it’s a full-body reset. ✨ 🧠 It reprograms your nervous system, making movement feel smoother and giving your mind the refresh it deserves. 🔄💆🏾 💪🏾 It strengthens you from the inside out—improving core stability, posture, flexibility, and body awareness. 🏋🏾‍♂️🧘🏾‍♂️🌀 😌 It works with your body, not against it—easing back pain, relieving stress, and helping you breathe better. 🌬️💨💆🏾‍♂️ ✨ Take a deep breath… inhale 🌿✨ exhale… drop your shoulders and let the tension melt away. 🖤 ✨ Now imagine what 30 minutes of intentional movement could do for you. 🔥⏳💫 #Pilates #CoreStrength #PostureImprovement #StressRelief #BodyAwareness

🫡 New flow, same grind! 💪🏾 ❤️‍🔥 Using just 1 🔵 spring for a full-body burner that also doubles as the perfect warm-up. ✨Who doesn’t love a flow that preps the body and works everything? 👀🔥 💯😮‍💨 Pilates teachers: Use this warm-up when your students come in and need a little extra full-body mobility and activation! 🔥 #ReformerPilates #FullBodyFlow #PilatesStrong #FlyFreshFlow

Keeping it real with what fuels me 🍽️💪🏾. Balanced meals, whole foods, and enough protein to keep me strong & energized. 🥩🍠🌱 Key takeaways? ✔️ Hydrate first 🥥 ✔️ Prioritize protein 🥚🥩 ✔️ Eat the rainbow 🌈 ✔️ Enjoy your meals—food is fuel, but it’s also pleasure! Drop a 🥑 if you love a good What I Eat in a Day post! #WhatIEatInADay #HealthyEating #BalancedMeals #PilatesNutrition #MindfulEating #FuelYourBody