Pilates Students' Manual
Helping you get the most out of your Pilates classes! If you love Pilates, or are just curious about it, this podcast is for you! I'm Olivia, and every week I'll will be diving into the who, what, where, when, and why of Pilates in an engaging and enthusiastic way for new and experienced Pilates students alike. Let's learn something new!
Podcasting since 2020 • 80 episodes
Pilates Students' Manual
Latest Episodes
What Makes Mat Pilates So Difficult?
In this episode, I share my first experience with mat Pilates and explain what makes mat Pilates exercises so challenging. I discuss the physical and mental blocks that can make mat Pilates difficult, as well as how load (usually body wei...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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21:59
You Are Invited To Try Pilates In 2025
Whether you're starting a new Pilates practice for yourself or encouraging a friend to take a Pilates class with you in the new year, you are invited to try Pilates in 2025! Tune in to learn more about the benefits of doing Pilates with friends...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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14:36
How Adaptable Is Pilates?
There are many reasons why you might need to adapt Pilates exercises: structural limitations, recommendations from your doctor or surgeon, or personal preference. Regardless of why you might need to tweak an exercise to work better with your bo...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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17:28
Your Pilates Reading List
Today's episode explores some of my favorite Pilates books for learning about Joe, the history of Pilates, anatomy, exercise variations, and sharing Pilates with kids! These are books that guided my Pilates practice, and I hope you'll enjoy the...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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17:38
Pilates Is A Brain Game And A Body Game
Pilates is great for strengthening your body, but it is also great for your brain. Whether you're looking for a complex exercise to stop your mind from wandering, or you like to think about movements as you do them, there is a cerebral nature t...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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17:51