Ever wondered about the enigmatic figure whose fitness philosophy we all adore? This episode is an is an enlightening exploration into Joseph Pilates, the flawed yet visionary human behind our beloved exercise system. We start with an intimate look at his personal battles, from childhood ailments to the relentless pursuit of physical excellence. His story is not just one of overcoming adversity but also of strict principles and mysterious personal history. We shed light on elements often left in...
Apr 04, 2024•32 min
It is an absolute honor to have Mychele Sims on the podcast. You might have seen Mychele on Pilates Anytime, or moved with her in Groov3, or seen her brand Get2Werk . We discuss saying yes to life, tips for new instructors, finding movement that works for you and navigating social media. Connect with Mychele on Instagram and checkout her website . Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with R...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min
This week's episode is inspired by the recent uptick in popularity of cycle syncing. If you are an OG listener of this podcast, you know we have been into it before it became trendy, and we will be into it after as well. A recent article came out criticizing cycle syncing for women's fitness. And it it inspired me to get into it. PS there's a few life updates in the first half of this episode. Skip to 11 mins in if you want to get straight to the topic at hand! Click here to sign up for a 7 day ...
Sep 27, 2023•27 min
My skin has been something I have thought and worried about for more than 11 years. I want to share my experience with hormonal acne, everything I have tried and where I am at today with it. This episode is not to give you skin care advice, it's to share my experience and hopefully give you some ideas on how to become more loving to yourself. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth o...
Aug 23, 2023•17 min
I am so thrilled to welcome an OG RPS member and energy EXPERT onto the podcast today. So many gems in this one. Enjoy! How to connect with Sue: Email: Sue@element50.com Phone: 203-299-6325 Instagram: @element_50 Set up a personal shopping experience at the rock shop click here . Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand S...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The age old question. Is pilates all I really do? It it enough for your goals? Let's get into it. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris...
Aug 09, 2023•17 min
It's been a little bit since I recorded a pod, and this episode will get into why. Let's chat burnout, how to know it's time to make a change, and I will also get into my experience working at a corporate vs boutique pilates studio. Happy listening, thank you for being here. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tal...
Aug 02, 2023•32 min
Back with another hot girl life hacks episode! We will chat about health, happiness and productivity tips. The stuff I am loving lately that has made my life better. Can't wait to share with you! Some of what we talk about is behavior based, but I have product recommendations too and those you can find on my Amazon store here . Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram &am...
Jun 07, 2023•19 min
I am so excited to have my friend and colleague on Hot girl Pilates to chat all things online biz, instagram, creative process, tech, failure and more. Lena has been a wonderful and supportive friend of mine in the movement world, and we have grown so much together. So happy to share this valuable convo with you! Connect with Lena: Instagram Website Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 45 min
I had no idea that getting a dog would make me a better pilates instructor, but I have learned so much from training Valentino. Let's talk about motor learning, positive reinforcement and more! Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris...
Apr 26, 2023•14 min
This week's topic and hot girl chat is all about body image. I will also answer the q+a questions that came in. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris...
Apr 19, 2023•39 min
This episode we are talking about doing the scary stuff, my experience with manifesting, plus a few questions that came through on my Instagram that I am happy to answer here. Plus some life and wedding planning updates! Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris...
Apr 05, 2023•27 min
In this episode I share how giving up on my dreams actually led me on the path to finding my purpose and my life's work. Little life update: These past few weeks I haven't quite felt like myself, but I am finally feeling a bit more on track now that I have hit my follicular phase (yay). I am so proud of the bad bs who continue to show up and take care of themselves, staying hydrated, fueling their bodies, honoring themselves exactly as they are. I am so glad you're here. Click here to sign up fo...
Mar 22, 2023•29 min
Have you come across anything in the fitness world that gives you the ick? Cuz same. We will also discuss a recent failure I experienced, fears and advice on how to face them. Thanks so much for being here! Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris...
Mar 14, 2023•14 min
I am so excited to be back with an episode inspired by a listener. Thank you so much for this request. I will give you some tips and stories about when I began teaching. We will talk studios, boundaries, clients, group classes and more. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician:...
Mar 08, 2023•30 min
It is my absolute honor to have my friend and loyal bad b Theresa Mobilio on Hot Girl Pilates. 5 years ago, Theresa became very ill. She had just completed her 200hr yoga teacher training when all of the sudden a mysterious pain on her side turned up, gaps of memory were just gone and she lost her sense of standing on solid ground. It turned out she had an extremely rare autoimmune disease called Anti NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her body was attacking her own brain. She takes us through her incr...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This one is for the curly folks who never felt like they were beautiful in their natural state. You will hear my hair horror stories, embarrassing moments, struggles and even hair trauma that I overcame to be where I am today. It's been a journey, and its a journey I am still on. But I am grateful for it. Shout out to the curlies! Click here for my fav curly products mentioned on Amazon. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get ...
Jan 25, 2023•34 min
I have missed ya! So excited to be back for a chat. In this episode we talk about a little bit of everything; what it's like getting to 100k, lucky girl syndrome, my new fav tech and a teaser of a new type of class coming to RPS, how training my dog made me a better pilates instructor, how pilates can improve your sex life (in many ways), boundaries, my new curly hair routine, fav walking shoes and new fav water bottle. It's a fun chatty one. So glad you are here listening! Amazon tech favs list...
Jan 18, 2023•46 min
It is an honor to have my friend, mentor and teacher Niedra Gabriel on the podcast this week. She has taught thousands of students across the globe in both Yoga and Pilates, specializes in fascia release, was trained by Romana Kryzanowska, and is a revered and cherished instructor on Pilates Anytime. I am lucky to have trained with her for my comprehensive certification in Pilates. We discuss her background as a dancer and an acrobat, her unique approach to movement as problem solving, aging, in...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Battle of the leggings! I have had my fair share of hits and misses. Here’s the deets, from camel toe, to smoothing, to the most cozy. Enjoy! Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris...
Dec 14, 2022•11 min
This week my IG page caused a bit of a stir! Many folks chimed in at how relieved they were to hear that pelvic tilt is not a big deal, but a few people came out of the woodwork spreading nocebic fitness culture myths. And one of my favorite things to do is bust them! So hear we go. Enjoy! Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD ...
Dec 07, 2022•12 min
This can be a spicy and contentious topic within the Pilates community, but it doesn't have to be. Let's discuss 3 distinct styles of Pilates you will commonly encounter today and talk about the good the bad and the ugly. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morri...
Nov 30, 2022•20 min
In this week's episode, I am sharing my fav life hacks for health and productivity. We are talking a phone hack to make it less addictive, big ass water bottles, tech, fidgets and more. Check out my amazon list here for links to some of the products I shared. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. M...
Nov 23, 2022•16 min
This episode is about refining your practice. These are concepts that I have learned over the years, but only recently fully embodied and felt. They take time, but can help you feel much more in the moment and flow of your practice. We talk about isolation, opposition and your own habits and unique form. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget...
Nov 16, 2022•18 min
This week's episode came from a listener request. Thank you! I am honored to have other teachers listening. We will talk about how to teach an awesome group class both online and in studio, and how to get inspired to program new classes for your clients. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok . Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud. Music:...
Nov 09, 2022•18 min
I am beyond honored to share this episode of HGP featuring my good friend Kat Cheng. Kat is a professional dancer in LA, she has worked with many top artists including Mariah Carey, Doja Cat, Michael Buble, Olivia Rodrigo and more. We talk about the dance industry, creativity and advice for dancers who want to tour. We also get into some deeper topics of living with an eating disorder and surviving domestic violence. Connect with Kat: Instagram here . TikTok here . Click here to sign up for a 7 ...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
We all know that consistency is key, but without the tools to get there it feels so impossible to get on a routine. So in this episode, we are going over tips and tricks for getting consistent with anything in your life, but especially your workout routine. Once you are consistent you will start getting those incredible benefits that keep us coming back for more. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here ...
Oct 26, 2022•13 min
I am so honored to have such a special guest as the second ever interview on HGP. Lesley Logan is a maverick in the work of Pilates and business. In this episode we discuss so much: how much money you can make in Pilates? Can you really have a whole new body in 30 days? Does Pilates make you better in bed? We discuss how Lesley won an award for Best Pilates Instructor in LA awards while she was homeless, ad so much more. It's really special. Connect with Lesley: Personal: https://www.instagram.c...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this episode we will go over the Follicular phase: when it starts, what's happening in your body hormonally, and how embrace your superpower to make it HOT. I give my tips and insights on why cycle syncing is so special. We will talk about goal setting, planning, using the menstrual cup, exercise, making your life easier and more playful. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here . Connect with Ruth on...
Oct 12, 2022•11 min
I am so excited to bring my first ever guest to HGP! Her name is Rachael Brooke and she is an absolute treasure. Rachael has a Masters in Intuition Medicine® and supports healing + self-expression using movement, cycle synching, meditation, and microdosing. She is also a pet loss doula. We touch on everything from success running a business in fitness, to addiction, cycle syncing, microdosing, and so much more. Connect with Rachael on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelbr00ke/ ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr
