Podcasts for Enthusiasts
These podcasts are for anyone, beginners to experts, looking for a fun and challenging method of exercise and a healthy way to improve their everyday lives.
Please consult your doctor, personal trainer or health care professional prior to undertaking any new form of exercise.
Season 3 Episode 1 : Tension-Busting Exercises for the Hands
These exercises for muscles of the hand and forearm, from Margot McKinnon, will help improve mobility and dexterity and contribute to better posture and back strength.
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Episode 52 : Standing Hamstring Stretches
Valentin shows us how effective standing hamstring stretches that you can do at home.
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Episode 51 : Standing Mermaid
Valentin shows both a standard and variation of the Standing Mermaid exercise that you can do at home using a sink or counter as support.
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Episode 50 : Relaxing Hamstring Stretch
Valentin shows home users some effective options of the Swan exercise using a weighted ball.
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Episode 49 : Variations on Swan
Valentin shows home users a passive stretching exercise that relaxes the hamstrings and works the abdominals.
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Episode 48 : Standing Arm Circles
Valentin shows some arm exercises users can do at home using small weighted balls.
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Episode 47 : Doing “Plank”
Valentin shows home users how to properly do the Plank exercise with some variations to make it even more challenging.
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Episode 46 : Variations of the Teaser
Valentin demonstrates several options – from easy to challenging – of the Teaser exercise.
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Episode 45 : Variations of the Hundred
Valentin demonstrates several variations of the famous “Hundred” exercise – ranging from easy to intermediate – that can be done at home.
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Episode 44 : Front and Side Spine Stretch
Melissa Kakavas breaks down the spine stretch series for improved mat work at home.
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Episode 43 : Quadruped Homework
Valentin demonstrates an exercise you can practice at home with some challenging variations.
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Episode 42 : Rowing Series on the Mat
Melissa Kakavas shares a rowing series on the mat that will really challenge your abdominals.
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Episode 41 : Footwork Homework
Valentin shows some simple footwork you can do at home that will benefit your whole body.
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Episode 40 : Beginner Variations on Mermaid
Chantill Lopez shows a few simple exercises and to help prepare you for the more advanced version of the Mermaid exercise.
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Episode 39 : Bridging Variations
Valentin demonstrates some variations on the Bridging exercise that you can do for homework between your Pilates sessions.
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Episode 38 : Pelvic Clock and Imagery
Chantill Lopez goes over specific imagery with this classic exercise to help you go deeper into the lower abdominals and get a deeper lower back release.
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Episode 37 : Cat Stretch on the Mat
Valentin covers the Basic Cat exercise along with some variations you can do for homework between your Pilates sessions.
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Episode 36 : Advanced Bridging Variations
Chantill Lopez goes over some variations on bridging that strengthen the inner thighs, hamstrings, glutes and back, while increasing spinal flexibility.
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Episode 35 : Advanced Mat Work with Knee Stretch
Melissa Kakavas shows how a simple foam roller can really spice up your mat routine.
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Episode 34 : Variations on Quadruped
Chantill Lopez goes over a few variations of the traditional “all fours position” to strengthen the lower back and lower abdominals.
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Episode 33 : Mat Challenge with a Variation of Footwork
Melissa Kakavas gives you a nice addition to your mat routine that “kicks it up a notch”.
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Episode 32 : Baby Swan on the Ball
Chantill Lopez shows how to use the squishy ball to better articulate and strengthen your upper spine while increasing your flexibility.
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Episode 31 : Side Arm Series on the Mat
Melissa Kakavas brings the Reformer side arm series to your mat routine with the simple addition of a Thera-Band.
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Episode 30 : Oblique Series
Seth Hampton goes over a mat exercise that will work your oblique’s and work on shoulder stability.
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Episode 29 : Standing Spine Stretch
Chantill Lopez shows a version of Standing Spine Stretch, which you can use to increase the challenge of any mat routine.
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Episode 28 : Bridge Challenge on the Foam Roller
Stacy Sims does a modified bridge pose by using the foam roller.
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Episode 27 : Breaking Down the Open Leg Rocker
Seth Hampton breaks down the classical exercise, Open Leg Rocker.
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Episode 26 : Lower Abs on the Roller
Melissa Kakavas goes over an intense low ab series that also opens the lower back and release the hip flexors, using the foam roller.
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Episode 25 : Inner Thigh Workout
Stacy Sims shows us how to use the fitness ball that can really work your inner thighs in just a few minutes.
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Episode 24 : Upper Back Extension Series
Seth Hampton demonstrates an upper back exercise that challenging yet gentle on the lower back and neck.
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Episode 23 : Standing Deep Abdominals
Chantill Lopez goes over some standing abdominal work that will isolate and challenge the deep abdominals.
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Episode 22 : Fitness Ball Push-Ups
Stacy Sims shows us how to use the fitness ball to assist your push-ups.
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Episode 21 : Breaking Down the Bridge
Seth Hampton gets down to the essence of this popular exercise.
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Episode 20 : Exercise Ball for Pike
Stacy Sims shows how to start doing pike with the help of an exercise ball.
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Episode 19 : Major Abdominal Workout
Seth Hampton shows how you can seriously work your abs with a simple Isometric Hold and a 10inch ball.
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Episode 18 : Understanding Spinal Alignment
Stacy Sims shows how roll-up and roll-down using a half roller can help you understand spinal alignment.
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Episode 17 : Chest Expansion in Mat Work
Joshua Smith goes over a traditional reformer exercise that can be done on the mat with a band.
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Episode 16 : Lengthen and Strengthen the Back
Stacy Sims talks about spinal extension and how important it is in your Pilates practice.
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Episode 15 : Teaser for Men :
Joshnua Smith : 11/15/10 : 5m03s : 38.0megs
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Episode 14 : How to Stabilize the Pelvis :
Stacy Sims : 11/10/10 : 7m32s : 56.6megs
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Episode 13 : Advanced Work on the Ball :
Joshnua Smith : 11/02/10 : 3m51s : 29.1megs
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Episode 12 : Looking At Spinal Alignment :
Stacy Sims : 10/27/10 : 7m50s : 58.2megs
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Episode 11 : Core Workout for Men :
Joshnua Smith : 10/11/10 : 5m30s : 40.7meg
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Episode 10 : Side Stretch Fundamentals :
Stacy Sims : 10/04/10 : 6m19s : 47.2megs
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Episode 9 : Airplane Pilates :
Andromeda & Kelli : 09/29/10 : 7m41s : 56.9meg
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Episode 8 : Standing Spine Stretch Forward :
Stacy Sims : 09/20/10 : 5m08s : 37.9meg
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Episode 7 : Engage the Core Without the Neck :
Kelli Altounian : 09/13/10 : 6m59s : 51.7meg
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Episode 6 : Constructive Rest Position :
Stacy Sims : 09/07/10 : 4m24s : 32.6meg
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Episode 5 : Great Glute Workout :
Kelli Altounian : 08/30/10 : 7m10s : 53.1meg
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Episode 4 : Roll Downs and Roll Ups :
Stacy Sims : 07/25/10 : 4m35s : 33.8meg
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Episode 3 : Stabilizing the Low Back :
Andromeda Trumbull : 07/16/10 : 4m29s : 33.7meg
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Special Episode : Natalie Coughlin on the Pilates Arc™ – 2 :
Natalie Coughlin : 07/09/10 : 2m37s : 18.9megs
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Special Episode : Natalie Coughlin on the Pilates Arc – 1 :
Natalie Coughlin : 07/09/10 : 2m49s : 20.1megs
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Episode 2 : Neck Strain and the C-Curve :
Stacy Sims : 07/09/10 : 5m33s : 41.1meg
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Episode 1 : Working on Rounded Shoulders :
Andromeda Trumbull: 07/02/10 : 7m24s : 54.5meg
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Season 1
Episode 33 : 5 Min Workout on the Pilates Arc :
Portia Page : 12/21 : 5m15s : 38.9meg
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Episode 32 : Working on the Balance Cushion :
Portia Page : 12/15 : 3m44s : 27.4meg
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Episode 31 : Side Laying Work on the Pilates Arc :
Portia Page : 12/07 : 4m27s : 32.7meg
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Episode 30 : Start Your Day on the Foam Roller :
Portia Page : 11/30 : 5m19s : 39.4meg
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Episode 29 : Posture & Tension Release :
Portia Page : 11/16 : 5m12s : 38.6meg
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Episode 28 : Shoulder Stability on the Pilates Arc :
Elizabeth Larkam : 11/09 : 3m05ss : 22.5meg
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Episode 27 : Using the Posture Balls :
Portia Page : 11/02 : 3m07s : 22.8meg
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Episode 26 : Ab Exercises on the Pilates Arc :
Portia Page : 10/26 : 4m11s : 30.9meg
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Episode 25 : Working with Weighted Balls :
Portia Page : 10/19 : 4m06s : 30.2meg
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Episode 24 : Working with the Purple Ball :
Portia Page : 10/12 : 6m04s : 45.0meg
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Episode 23 : Lower Body Exercises & Releases on the Roller :
Portia Page : 10/05 : 3m45s : 27.4meg
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Episode 22 : Upper Body Release on the Roller :
Portia Page : 09/28 : 2m32s : 18.3meg
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Episode 21 : Exercises with the Massage Balls :
Portia Page : 09/21 : 3m24s : 24.8meg
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Episode 20 : Hip Flexor Stretch :
Valentin : 09/14 : 18.3MB : 2m34s
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Episode 19 : Protraction & Retraction of the Shoulder :
Valentin : 09/08 : 23.6MB : 3m14s
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Episode 18 : Moves to Sculpt Your Legs :
Portia Page : 08/31 : 37.3MB : 5m06s
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Episode 17 : Upper Body Workout :
Portia Page : 08/24 : 21.2MB : 3m23s
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Episode 16 : Working On Hip Extension :
Valentin : 08/17 : 15.0MB : 2m06s
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Episode 15 : Six Stretches for the Whole Body :
Portia Page : 08/10 : 29.8MB : 4m05s
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Episode 14 : Pilates for Running Enthusiasts :
Nico Gonzalez : 08/03 : 39.5MB : 5m23s
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Episode 13 : DVD’s vs Class Instruction for Pilates :
Valentin : 07/27 : 18.6MB : 2m31s
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Episode 12 : Athletic Exercises on the Pilates Arc :
Nico Gonzalez: 07/20 : 30.2MB : 4m08s
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Episode 11 : The Core! :
Valentin : 07/13 : 18.6MB : 2m37s
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Episode 10 : De-stress with Pilates in 5 minutes or less :
Nico Gonzalez : 07/06 : 29.8MB : 5m21s
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Episode 9 : Focusing on the Foot and Ankle to Improve Standing Balance :
Elizabeth Larkam : 06/29 : 37.2MB : 6m16s
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Episode 8 : Mat Exercises for Kids :
Nico Gonzalez : 06/22 : 24.1MB : 4m17s
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Episode 7 : 3 Guidelines for Beginners :
Valentin : 06/15 : 16.9MB : 3m02s
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Episode 6 : Mat Work for Core Strengthening :
Shelly Power : 06/08 : 49.9MB : 7m10s
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Episode 5 : 411 On Proper Breathing :
Nico Gonzalez : 06/01 : 27.0MB : 4m49s
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Episode 4 : Ab Blasting Moves :
Portia Page : 05/26 : 15.1MB : 2m40s
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Episode 3 : Mat Work for Rotational Sports :
Shelly Power : 05/18 : 51.1MB : 7m20s
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Episode 2 : Modifying the Hundred for Success :
Nico Gonzalez : 05/11 : 22.7MB : 3m20s
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Episode 1 : Mat Work Introduction :
Shelly Power : 05/04 : 40.9MB : 7m15s
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