The Move Well Be Well podcast

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss how to navigate knee pain during your Pilates class. Knee issues can range from acute injuries to more chronic degenerative conditions. They chat about how they can help you as your Pilates teacher but also things you can do for yourself during your Pilates class. We need to load our tendons to keep them healthy but modifying that load so we don't aggrav...

Tidbit Thursday is our new short series where Leah and Catherine discuss a specific exercise, what muscles are involved, how it relates to moving in normal life and tips to watch out for when practicing. This week they chat about the infamous "Plank", a visual will also be available on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Leah and Catherine delve into the current social media trend "Pilates Propaganda we are not falling for". These include You need cute matching sets to do Pilates You must feel the burn in every class Market only thin bodies to draw clients in The harder you work the better the workout Pilates is for abs No pain no gain You need to engage your core 10minutes isn't worthwhile Hosted...

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the concern "I don't feel my core". They delve into factors such as alignment, consistency and breathing to optimise your body's experience of that exercise. However, building a foundation of muscular strength and endurance is important before we layer in other factors. Leah chats about our alignment through imagery of "spheres" Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Tidbit Thursday is our new short series where Leah and Catherine discuss a specific exercise, what muscles are involved, how it relates to moving in normal life and tips to watch out for when practicing. This week they chat about "Bridging", a visual will also be available on Instagram, Youtube and Tiktok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine return for Season 4. They chat about the most important thing in Pilates. Spoiler alert- there is no ONE most important thing. Social media often promotes a simplistic answer- correcting your breathing, fixing your alignment, engaging your core, the list is endless. The answer is there is no magic solution. Doing Pilates is the most important thing about Pi...

In this season finale, Leah and Catherine reflect on their podcast journey to date. They discuss one of their "OUTs" for 2025- "All or nothing" thinking in the context of teaching Pilates but also how we can enhance our own movement practice by letting go of this black and white thinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss nourishing movement. They chat about nourishing your spine and how to gift your spine with multi-directional movements- flexion, extension, rotation and side-bending. They also mentions the additional physiological benefits of movement such as disc hydration, lymphatic drainage and improving circulation. They also chat about the freedom that comes with l...

In this episode, Catherine talks about the new monthly event at Glow- the "Move & Manifest" Journal Club. Manifestation is a fierce belief in possibility. This 75 minute class will include: An energetic mat-based Movement class Breathwork Monthly Manifestation book- chats/discussion Journaling about our own manifestations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss their "OUTs" for the year ahead. -Fitness Wearables: Catherine discusses why she is getting rid of objectively tracking her stats this year -Burning Out: Leah chats about how she is prioritising small simple steps to help avoid burn out this year -Punishing ourselves: Reducing negative self-talk and finding more self-compassion -All or Nothing Mentality:...

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss their "INs" for the year ahead: Nourishing Movement Trusting myself Creativity Manifesting And of course- would you rather is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this mini-bite size episode, Leah describes the main piece of advice she would offer to her younger self starting off her career as a Pilates teacher. She discusses setting boundaries to protect her physical, mental and emotional energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the "mobility spectrum" and why stiffness is not always a problem. They chat through the terms "stiffness" "stability" and "tension" and why these are often fear mongering words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the nuances between flexibility, mobility and stretching. They define each term and then discuss how it relates to movement and why it might be important when considering your goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss how to structure your training based on your age. They chat through the following age groups: Teens-20s: Working to failure is optimal 30s: Focus on movement quality, compound movements, building resilience in your nervous system. 40s: Due to hormonal changes, women have an increased risk of injury. Therefore, injury prevention and maintaining muscle mas...

In this episode, Leah and Catherine continue to debunk myths around training for women. The discuss #3 "Fasted training burns more calories"- a common misconception. Catherine explains the reasons why this can have a detrimental effect on your body. #4 "I will get too bulky if I lift weights"- They chat through some bigger body image issues and the reality of building muscle mass. #5 "Women in 40'...

In this episode, Catherine chats with Colm Skehan- Online Fitness Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach. Colm describes his personal experience with Pilates and how it has improved his rugby performance and recovery. They chat about some of the misconceptions and barriers for men starting Pilates. Colm also offers some nutrition tips for training and building small consistent habits. For mor...

In this episode, Leah and Catherine debunk the following 2/5 myths: "Cardio is best for weight loss"- They discuss why this is not true and how focusing on body composition changes can be more helpful. "I need to feel wrecked after every training session" - They chat about moderate versus high intensity training and how more is not always better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

In this episode, Leah and Catherine chat about how to get the most out of your strength class. They discuss 3 main tips: Pre-workout intentions Snacks Post-workout strategies- post workout meal, breathwork, rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss "Social Media Pilates" and why some of these exercises are not always suitable for a group class environment. They outline the disconnect between social media and reality, the practical and safety implications of such exercises and teacher experience/education. They return to Glow's studio ethos and why they teach the way they do. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss this "back to school/routine" time of year. Firstly, they chat about reframing your mindset around your break. Secondly, it's some tough love that movement is a non-negotiable and accepting that sometimes it's just hard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leah and Catherine talk about Mat Pilates. They discuss the differences and challenges around Mat Pilates. They also chat about the freedom and possibility of movement on the mat. If you are interested in doing more Pilates on the mat we offer a new class once a month- Sunday Strong Slow Flow with Catherine- check the schedule for dates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In this episode Leah and Catherine discuss how to get the most from your group Pilates class. They outline 3 tangible ways you can make your class more intense- to maximize strength adaptations. They delve into load, pacing and alignment. They also chat through some other practical tips to set yourself up for success. One of these is choosing the correct class style for you. For more detail on thi...

In this episode, Leah and Catherine chat about the new Full Moon Women's Circle event in the studio. Catherine discusses the history of Women's Circles with their ancient origins, masculine and feminine energy and of course the lunar cycle itself. The Full Moon being a powerful time to pause reflect and come together with other women- and learning to let go of what no longer serves us. Hosted on A...

After some math deliberation, Leah and Catherine discuss how to get back into routine after summer. They delve into the importance of mindset- particularly how your expectation can impact your perception of success. They chat through the 4 stages of Competence and how that relates to movement. And of course "Would you Rather" is back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.