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, why "tech neck" and sitting can lead to lower back pain, and explain the basics of feeling your best ...
Sep 13, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 clients stop leaking urine when they sneeze), or about money, mindset, and setting up a Pilates business t...
Sep 08, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser , Thank you! Support the show Start your podcast today a...
Sep 06, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 Apple or Podchaser , Thank you! Support the show Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout...
Sep 01, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser , Thank you! Support the show Start your podcast tod...
Aug 30, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 London, opening the first studio in Australia, being a founding member of the PhysicalMind Institut...
Aug 25, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 me if you have questions Join the Exercise for Bone Health community on Revel Join my donation-based ...
Aug 23, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout...
Aug 18, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 is a skill! If you'd like to learn more about my approach, check out the following links - 30 minute classes on...
Aug 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 Apple or Podchaser , Thank you! Support the show Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout...
Aug 11, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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! Yes, he was an inventor and came up with all kinds of awesome gizmos, but none of them are required...
Aug 09, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 about where Pilates has been and where it's going, and whether or not you agree, I think you'll find o...
Aug 04, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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.to/3BBJCix Magic Circle - https://amzn.to/3zu5olD Tubing - htt...
Aug 02, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 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 . Music by Nerd Salad Love the podcast? Please review on Apple or Podchaser , Thank you! Support the show Sta...
Jul 28, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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 Start your podcast today at Buzzsprout...
Jul 26, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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 episodes, one geared towards Pilates teachers (teaching Pilates, running a business, taking care of...
Jul 26, 2022•3 min0
