Join Pilates Goddess & Master Teacher Lynda Lippin for this fun and informative podcast. Enjoy a mix of solo episodes, plus interviews with thought leaders in Pilates, Fitness, Business, Women's Health, Stress Management, and Chronic Pain. Whether you need help running a Pilates business and teaching special populations, or you want to learn more about Pilates, fitness, health, and how it all works together, you're in the right place!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 17 hours 53 minutes
0. Introduction
Hello, my friends!
Just a quick introduction. I'm Lynda Lippin, the Pilates Goddess behind Lynda Lippin Pilates, Strong Bones Pilates™, & the Pilates Teacher Mastermind®. I've been in the Pilates and fitness game for 33+ years, owned award-winning studios, trained thousands of Pilates teachers, and even worked on an A-list private island in Turks & Caicos for a few years...
84. What Is the Pilates Apparatus?
If you're considering buying Pilates apparatus for your home, or for a new Pilates studio, you may have some questions. Is there just the reformer? Are all brands the same? What are my options?
In this episode I explain what the apparatus is, what Joseph Pilates invented, and give a quick comparison of the major brands in the US.
Links:
Gratz - https://www.pilates-gratz.com/
Pilates Designs - https://www.pilatesdesigns.com/
Balanced Body - https://pilates...
episode 1: 1. The Myth of Neutral Spine
You may have heard the phrase "neutral spine" in a Pilates or other exercise class, and I bet that neither you nor the trainer who said it understands what neutral spine means. There's a reason for that....
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episode 2: 2. Muscle Confusion Isn't A Thing
This is for everybody, including Pilates & Fitness trainers!
If you've been focused on doing different things all the time to "confuse" your muscles, you're actually doing yourself a disservice.
While your brain may be easily confused, muscles are not!
I walk through my developmental approach to teaching a push up.
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episode 3: 3. Outfit Your Home Pilates Studio for Under $200
Pilates, in fact, does not require big expensive equipment!
Listen for some Pilates history, what the equipment does, and how you can mimic the studio equipment at home for under $200 total.
A montage of Joe Pilates - https://youtu.be/nQnLYoUHzps
Joe teaching an outdoor class at Jacob's Pillow - https://youtu.be/o0L0VmaeU-M
Joe introducing the Universal Reformer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_lAdlFmcVk
Foam Roller - https://amzn...
episode 4: 4. The State of Pilates with Joan Breibart
Pilates is at a crossroads (as is all fitness right now), and we need to decide whether to look ahead and move forward, or focus on the past.
I've been working with Joan Breibart for over 30 years, since I became a founding member of the Institute for the Pilates Method in 1991. Joan is a force, and was the first person Sean Gallagher sued in the infamous trademark lawsuit...
episode 5: 5. Pilates Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
I talk to so many potential clients who love simple and effective workouts, and steer clear of Pilates. Most recently, someone told me that she went to a studio and left feeling like Pilates had to involve equipment and was way too technical, so she's rather not do Pilates.
Yet, she loves my work and approach, which are distinctly Pilates...
episode 6: 6. Building A Pilates Business That Works for Your Life
Pilates Teachers - If you are working way too many hours for way too little money, you're not alone. But it doesn't have to be that way!
I outline some things to think about that can help you make more money in less time.
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episode 7: 7. Exercise for Aging Bodies
According to the NY Times, "Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide". While we can talk about exercise in terms of cardio, strength, and endurance, I find it much more useful to talk to my clients about function.
In this episode I break down the basic skills you need to be able to enjoy a long life, and what exercises help with this...
episode 8: 8. Why Pilates Teachers Need A Niche
Have you heard about niche marketing? About the importance of picking an Ideal Client Avatar?
Do you struggle with this, because you know Pilates is good for everybody and you want to reach the largest number of potential clients?
In this episode I explain what a niche is, and why you need one!
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