Today's episode looks at the foundation of Pilates: introducing clients to the equipment, to basic exercises, to shapes of the spine, and the language of Pilates. We spend the majority of our time teaching beginners, and it's important to find fun in the fundamentals to keep boredom and burnout at bay. We explore strategies to keep the fundamentals fresh for ... Show More
Jan 9
Foundational Teaching Skills
Curious about what skills are required to be a great teacher? Tune in to learn the best practices for before, during, and after your classes!I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesteachersmanual. Full show notes, epis ... Show More
14m 54s
Oct 17
Building Up Exercises For Client Success
This episode covers strategies for building up exercises for client success by adjusting the variable of load, base of support, complexity, range of motion, and equipment settings. The benefits of starting small are numerous, and it all ties back to OPTIMAL theory. I want to hear ... Show More
19m 13s
Sep 2025
Staying On Top Of Your Schedule
In this episode, we're diving into the administrative side of the job and sharing top tips for managing your schedule, staying organized, and creating a sustainable workflow. From choosing the right scheduling system to the importance of consistent habits, we'll help you become a ... Show More
14m 41s
Oct 4
Anatomical Terminology In Pilates
Sometimes it may feel like your Pilates teacher is speaking in another language when you hear words like supine, abduct, external rotation, or hip flexion. Don't worry! Tune in to this episode to learn the anatomical terms you may hear in your Pilates classes and what they mean!I ... Show More
16m 22s
Oct 2024
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 them too. Tune in!I want to hear from y ... Show More
17m 38s
Apr 2025
Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
Today's episode kicks off a mini series diving into the different shapes the spine makes in Pilates, exploring the planes of movement, the muscles involved in making the shape, and where we see this movement in our Pilates exercises. The star of the show today is lateral flexion, ... Show More
21m 56s
Aug 2024
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 to Pilates that overthinkers and inte ... Show More
17m 51s
Jan 2023
OMG I'm Doing Fitness Videos Again - 936
It's Friday! So, as per usual, Chalene gets comfy and catches you up on all the things, including: her newest tech obsession, the healing protocol she feels is really helping (post surgery), her hamstring avulsion story, beach house update, and — no doubt why you hit play so fast ... Show More
43m 53s
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