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Jun 2020
20m 54s

What is Pilates and Why Should You Do It...

Olivia Bioni
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What is Pilates, who was Joseph Pilates, what is Pilates equipment, and what are the benefits of doing Pilates? I jump right in and tackle these big questions and open the door for more detailed discussion in later episodes. You have to start somewhere! Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesstudentsmanual and on the web here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStude ... Show More
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