Earn Your Happy

Why “Doing Less” Gets You Better Results (and Less Burnout) with Robin Long

Dec 22, 2025
Join Robin Long, Founder and CEO of Lindywell, as she shares her journey from a punitive approach to fitness to embracing Pilates for sustainable wellness. Discover why high achievers often burn out and how Pilates can help recalibrate the nervous system. Robin emphasizes the power of doing less with intention, redefining consistency through short workouts, and the importance of self-compassion. She also introduces the Nourished Reset, focusing on nutrition that nourishes rather than restricts. Get ready to transform your mindset and energy!
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INSIGHT

Pilates Reframed As Care Not Punishment

  • Robin Long built Lindywell by teaching Pilates with a focus on reconnecting women to their bodies rather than punishment-based fitness.
  • She scaled the approach online with short, practical workouts that fit real-life seasons like new motherhood.
ANECDOTE

First Pilates Class Changed Her Body Experience

  • Robin Long felt immediate physical release and energy after her first Pilates class, noticing tension melt and new muscles activate.
  • That initial experience convinced her Pilates offered strength plus sustained energy without depletion.
ADVICE

Prioritize Nervous System Recovery

  • Dial down high-intensity workouts when your daily life is already high-adrenaline to protect your nervous system and avoid burnout.
  • Use Pilates’ concentration, breath, and movement as a moving meditation to lower cortisol and improve long-term performance.
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