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Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT
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In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT, breaks down what the "system" of Pilates actually is, and why he thinks its importance gets seriously overstated. He gets into why understanding movement principles matters more than which equipment you own, why a great instructor beats ... Show More
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