Well to the Core: A Realistic, Guilt-Free Approach to Getting Fit and Feeling Good for a Lifetime Hardcover – October 3, 2023

I have enjoyed the author’s work via her podcast and her Pilates membership program for several years now and was delighted to learn about her book. I pre-ordered it immediately! Every chance I get, I recommend her to family and friends without any reservation or qualifiers. I bought this book as a gift for my daughter and she absolutely loves it! The very first day she began reading it, she told me multiple times how good and helpful the book was and that she recommended I read it as well - even though she knew I was familiar with the author’s story and philosophy having followed her for so long. So, I will now be ordering another copy! For anyone who isn’t familiar with Robin Long, you are missing out on a true blessing. Her mission in all she does is to spread the message that wellness is not a number on a scale or a size of clothing, but a philosophy of life of kindness, acceptance, and gentleness with ourselves with appreciation always for what our bodies are able to do. Who doesn’t need help integrating this into their daily life?

Love Robin Long, and Lindywell, and her philosophy towards Pilates, and the mind body connection. This is a well written book that I have read several times. It is a nice stand alone or companion book with her exercise app.

Robin’s new book is beautiful; it is excellent in quality both in the way it looks and the content it espouses!I started doing Pilates with Robin online several years ago. At the time, I was a mom of a young child, tired, wanting to be fit but not sure how to work out like I did in my 20s and still have enough left in the tank to care for my family. Enter Robin.As a student athlete I grew up under the motto: No Pain, No Gain. I thought if a workout didn’t leave me feeling like I left everything on the field then I wasn’t improving. Robin taught me that a work out doesn’t have to be grueling to see improvements in all areas of fitness. She showed me I could get a great workout in under 20 min (yes, it’s true!)…one that improved my health and fitness, was fun and challenging, yet somehow managed to leave me refreshed. I’m not kidding; I end workouts with Robin feeling BETTER than when I started.If you’re ready for fitness and wellness routines that are sustainable for a lifetime, get the book! (just don’t forget to read it ;)

Reading this book is like turning to your most trusted, oldest, straightforward friend. The one you know would never steer you wrong and always has your back. That is what Pilates instructor Robin Long has managed to accomplish in her 1st book. She gives you all the tools, plenty of advice, helpful mantras and quotes, and easy steps to her every-person friendly approach to health, exercise, joy and life. It is a whole-mind-body approach to wellness and being the best you possible, without the guilt, shaming or gimmicks. With a focus toward progress, practice, consistency and betterment with grace and joy. Robin really does seek to deliver a new outlook and a comprehensive plan for action in #welltothecore. I cannot recommend this book enough!

I love Robin’s book and her online membership. Relatable and realistic.

Being healthy doesn't mean a lot of fad diets & workouts that make you super sweaty. It's the bigger picture. Health is more than the number on the scale. We as women tend to believe that how our body looks is what makes us healthy. We try workout programs with the all or nothing mentality - as soon as we miss a day or two we think "oh we've failed" & quit doing what we are doing. Being healthy is about small changes, over time. We don't have to have the all or nothing mentality. I love Robin's Grace over Guilt approach. This book will show you how to be "Well to the Core" - you will learn how to change your mindset about exercise, food & our bodies. You will learn how to make yourself a priority in all aspects of your life. Her approach plus her Pilates program which includes community support, recipes & workouts has saved my life. This book is just the cherry on top - it brings it all together in a simple way. Great read - I highly recommend!

As a Pilates lover and a Lindywell member I have been a big fan of Robin for years. I love her approach to health and wellness that isn't your typical diet culture instead is a life long achievable lifestyle that is different for every person. Her approach is practical and isn't afraid to tell you how it is. Robin shares changing your mindset to having a realistic approach to health and wellness, helpful habits, benefits of Pilates and a few workouts and recipes.

“Well to the Core” is the perfect read for those who self-criticize and struggle due to the influence of our beauty and weight loss industries. As a member of Robin’s Lindywell Pilates program and community, I’ve interacted with women from all walks of life trying to be the best that they can while being subjected to unrealistic expectations. Robin has outlined a gentle approach toward wellness and a healthy lifestyle in this easy to read book. She offers advice on achieving true wellness while leaving the all or nothing mentality behind. Exercise can be enjoyable when we aren’t pushed to our limits and are participating in a form of exercise we enjoy. Healthy habits can become a part of our lives when approached with a grace without guilt attitude. Grab a copy of this book and join the Lindywell community in a journey to achieve overall wellness. You’ll be glad you did!