The Pilates Goddess Podcast

How happy am I to finally host my friend and fellow fitness professional, Steve Washuta from TrulyFit! This conversation is useful for fitness professionals and for clients. We discuss what effective fitness training looks like, online vs. in person training, why simple is often best, and how to set yourself up for success, whatever that looks like. Steve is offering listeners a free online consul...

There are 3 ways to modify any exercise, and once you understand them you'll be much more empowered in your workouts. If you're a Pilates teacher who would like to learn more, check out https://facebook.com/groups/pilatesprofitlab Take an effective online class with osteoporosis and chronic pain modifications at https://lyndalippin.com/strong-bones-online-pilates-studio Want to work with me privat...

Women's empowerment is near and dear to my heart (I used to teach women's studies and feminist theory), and I can't think of a better person to discuss this with than my friend, Patricia V. Hayes. We talk about the importance of asking lots of questions, calling out what seems unfair, and getting what you deserve in your life and career. If you struggle with imposter syndrome and self-advocacy (ye...

Today I explore the good, bad, and ugly in the world of Pilates teacher training. Learn more about brand-specific trainings, online only trainings, and why a comprehensive full-system Pilates training is your best bet for setting yourself up to be as adaptable and marketable as possible. If you teach Pilates, or want to, you'll leave this episode knowing what to look for in your training and why i...

Welcome back for Part 2 of my discussion with Dr. Sam Slattery, author of The Body Cooperative . Hubby & I have know Dr. Sam fr over a decade. He was a big part of our medical team when we lived in Turks & Caicos, and has always been a science-based, no nonsense, and very caring kind of guy. We continue our talk about the essential elements of human health, weight, nutrition, exercise, stress, and...

My guest this week is Dr. Sam Slattery, author of The Body Cooperative . Hubby & I have know Dr. Sam for over a decade. He was a big part of our medical team when we lived in Turks & Caicos, and has always been a science-based, no nonsense, and very caring kind of guy. We talk about the essential elements of human health, weight, nutrition, exercise, stress, and sleep. In Part 2, we talk a bit mor...

Catching up with my dear friend Sunni Almond, founder of Going More Joe®, is always a treat! I've taught Sunni, taught with and for Sunni, and always find her to be funny, refreshing, and very real. Sunni has been teaching Pilates for over 20 years, and she stays a student studying with the most gifted and solidly trained classical Pilates teachers. She created Going More Joe®, an educational reso...

I love to talk with other fitness and wellness professionals who also help women who are going through menopause, and my friend Wendy Kleinke is one of those people. This conversation that we had last year is so full of fabulous information, that I'm sharing with you again here on the podcast. We're talking all things menopause - exercise, recovery, nutrition, mindset, hormones - including a discu...

Over the past decade, too many talented teachers in the Pilates industry have stopped teaching because of burn-out, debilitating stress, imposter syndrome, and lack of confidence. Luckily, there are Pilates teachers like Tania Huddart, who are committed to helping Pilates teachers find their unique voice within our industry so we can keep helping people to make positive changes in their lives thro...

So many people seek out Pilates to help with lower back pain. ***Make sure you see a medical professional to make sure you are cleared to exercise! If you're not sure why your back hurts, don't expect your Pilates teacher to figure that out. It's not in our scope of practice.*** I outline spine anatomy, review the abdominal muscles and what they do, discuss some common causes of lower back pain, w...

This episode is so full of actionable, effective advice for Pilates teachers! I've known Alison Marsh from Pregnancy Pilates Impact for about 20 years, and we have never met in real life. In fact, this was our first conversation where we actually saw each other! Whether you want learn more about teaching pre and post-natal clients (listen for some great advice on how to help your post-natal client...

So many Fitness trainers, Pilates teachers, and yoga teachers believe that we need to do new and varied movements all the time. In fact, I've heard people complain about the basics, calling them boring and questioning their use and effectiveness. I'm a big believer in the power of basic exercises that strengthen us for the things we need to do in our every day lives. Music by Nerd Salad Love the p...

You may notice that I have very distinct opinions about how to teach Pilates, and especially regarding language and cues. The three cues I outline in this episode are useless, confusing, and ultimately can harm your clients. Stay away! If you're a Pilates client, avoid teachers who consistently use these cues no matter how you are feeling. Music by Nerd Salad Love the podcast? Please review on App...

There are several considerations when you're choosing a Pilates teacher, and most of them start with you! In this episode I outline the major questions you need to answer for yourself about why you're seeking out Pilates, and how to know if your Pilates teacher is the best one for you! After all, a first session is like a blind date, except you're paying for the service. Music by Nerd Salad Love t...

I'm super excited about this interview! I've known Allan Menezes for about 30 years, and had clients who had great outcomes after working with him while they were working in Australia. [Note that my audio has some echo. It's just when I speak. I apologize for that, and will fix it before my next interview.] We talk about all the things - how a rugby injury led Allan to Pilates with Alan Herdman in...

With osteoporosis being a health crisis in the US, and falls & fractures being a leading cause of death, we need to know all we can about bone health. No matter what else you do for your bones, exercise is the one must-do! It will help all other treatments work better. In this episode I review exercise modifications for osteoporosis, along with common treatments and nutrition concerns. Email m...

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! Music by Nerd Salad Love the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser , Thank you! Support the show...

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. Fall prevention i...

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. If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me with a donation at https://ko-fi.com/lyndalippinpilates - Thank you! Music by Nerd Salad Love the podcast? Please review on...

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. Joe Pilates developed his work to be easy to do and teach!...

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. She has a lot to say ab...

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...

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. Interested in working with me? Schedule a free 20 minute consult call...

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.... More about me Music by Nerd Salad Love the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser , Thank you! Support the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

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. Look for 2 weekly episode...