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Podcasts for Instructors

These podcasts are for Pilates professionals looking for the latest programming trends, business tips and more.

 

Please consult your doctor, personal trainer or health care professional prior to undertaking any new form of exercise. 

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Season 3 Episode 3 : Hanging Series: “Think Like a Monkey”
Build strength and Integrate arms into the torso, working both front and back of the body with instructor Margot McKinnon.
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Season 3 Episode 2 : Working the Gluteals in Quadruped
This series in quadruped from Margot McKinnon demonstrates different ways to train the glutes in all of their actions. Gain hip mobility, and improve integration and congruity of the hip joint.
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Season 3 Episode 1 : Building Strong, Lean and Functional Buttocks
A series of bridge exercises from Margot McKinnon will help build strong, functional gluteals.
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Episode 65 : Functional Footprints® with the Chair
Nancy Myers introduces functional footprint exercises while sitting on a chair.
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Episode 64 : Dual Foot Correctors
Nancy Myers shows us standing footwork using two foot correctors.
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Episode 63 : Using Functional Footprints®
Nancy Myers shows how Functional Footprints work as well as some exercises.
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Episode 62 : Individual Digit Work
Nancy Myers gives us some individual digit exercises using Joe’s Toe Gizmo®
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Episode 61 : Using Joe’s Toe Gizmo® on the Reformer
Nancy Myers shows how to incorporate the Toe Gizmo into your footwork on the Reformer.
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Episode 60 : Matwork with the Toe Gizmo®
Nancy Myers demonstrates how some Toe Gizmo exercises can be incorporated into traditional matwork.
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Episode 59 : Introduction to the Toe Gizmo®
Nancy Myers demonstrates some standing footwork exercises that can be done on the Toe Gizmo.
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Episode 58 : “Releases” on the Foot Corrector
Nancy Myers shows a variety of exercises that promote myofascial release for the feet using the Foot Corrector.
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Episode 57 : Exercises and Pilates on the CoreAlign®
Nancy Myers shows a variety of exercises – including some Pilates work – that can be done on the CoreAlign.
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Episode 56 : Variations on Kneeling Mermaid
Lindy Royer demonstrates some variations of Kneeling Mermaid using the Clinical Reformer.
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Episode 55 : Variations of Rollover and Corkscrew
Lindy Royer shows some challenging variations of Rollover and Corkscrew using the Clinical Reformer.
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Episode 54 : Active Stretching
Tom McCook shows some stretches that can result in better activation of the core and shoulder girdle.
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Episode 53 : Teaser with Variations.
Lindy Royer, PT, demonstrates a modification of the Teaser exercise with variations using the Clinical Reformer and Infinity Footbar.
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Episode 52 : Supine Arm Pulls on the Clinical Reformer.
Lindy Royer demonstrates a variation of resisted arm pulls on the Clinical Reformer using the Infinity Footbar.
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Episode 51 : Resistive Stretching
Tom McCook demonstrates a series of stretches that simultaneously relate to flexibility and strength.
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Episode 50 : Seated Rowing Variation with the Purple Ball
Lizbeth and Portia demonstrate a great exercise sequence seated on the Reformer using the purple ball.
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Episode 49 : Feedback Tools for Abdominal Work
Tom McCook uses a strap on the mat as a feedback tool for anchoring the ribcage during abdominal work.
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Episode 48 : Advanced Work on the Cadillac (Trap Table)
Julian Littleford shows some exercises on the Cadillac that work the adductors against the abductors, and the front torso against the back torso.
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Episode 47 : Mat Exercises for Pregnancy
Jennifer Gianni shows several exercises that can help your pregnant clients both before and after delivery.
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Episode 46 : Using the Purple Ball on the Reformer
Lizbeth Garcie and Portia Page show us some armwork using the purple ball on the Reformer.
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Episode 45 : Implementing the Shoulder Girdle for Posture, Balance and Movement
Tom McCook shows three exercises that focus on the shoulder girdle in relation to improving posture and balance.
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Episode 44 : Breathing with Mat Work
Amy Taylor-Alpers continues her series on breath and how it both affects and is affected by Pilates exercises. 
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Episode 43 : Advanced Push Up Series on the Trap Table
Jullian Littleford shows an advanced variation of push-ups that will challenge even your most experienced clients. 
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Episode 42 : Exercises for Pregnancy on the Wunda Chair with the Smartspine
Jennifer Gianni shows a few exercises that you can do for pregnant clients in their first and second trimester. 
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Episode 41 : Innovative Reformer Routine
Portia Page demonstrates a few prone work exercises that will spice up your Reformer classes with the help of a Pilates Arc. 
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Episode 40 : Breathing with Rolling
Amy Taylor Alpers demonstrates how rolling is specifically designed to empower breath. 
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Episode 39 : Assisted Roll Back
Julian Littleford goes over an assisted Roll Back on the Trapeze table with a simple modification for clients who have a posterior pelvic tilt. 
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Episode 38 : SmartSpine and Reverse Corkscrew
Jennifer Gianni uses the SmartSpine to bring increased awareness to small deviations your clients might have while doing Reverse Corkscrew on the Cadillac. 
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Episode 37 : Innovative and Fun Exercise on the Reformer
Portia Page shows how to add a challenging and fun exercise variation on the Reformer using a Theraband and a Pilates Arc. 
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Episode 36 : Breathing with Mat Work
Amy Taylor Alpers demonstrates some mat exercises that can increase and empower your breath mechanism. 
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Episode 35 : Side Stretch Advanced Concepts
Julian Littleford shares some tips and tricks on getting the most out of the traditional Side Stretch exercise. 
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Episode 34 : SmartSpine and Footwork
Jennifer Gianni uses the SmartSpine with a footwork exercise to improve your clients’ balance and strengthen their feet, ankles and lower legs. 
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Episode 33 : “Halo” on the Reformer
Portia Page shows a great workout for your Reformer classes that combine adductor work, hamstring work and “Chest Squeezes” with a twist. 
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Episode 32 : Breathing with Shoulder Bridge and the Pedapul
Amy Taylor Alpers shows how to use Shoulder Bridge and some exercises on the Pedapul that will help strengthen the breathing mechanism.
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Episode 31 : Assisted Teaser Prep
Julian Littleford shows a very simple and safe way for you to work with your clients on posteriorly tilting their pelvis in Teaser Prep. 
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Episode 30 : Kneeling Arms with a Ring
Portia Page shows a really fun exercise that you can add to your reformer class. It works core stability, rhomboids and oblique system. 
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Episode 29 : Breathing with Springs on the Cadillac
Amy Taylor Alpers shows how the springs work with the exercise “The Breathing” on the Cadillac. 
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Episode 28 : Advanced Leg Pull Front
Julian Littleford shows some advanced variations to the classic exercise Leg Pull Front. 
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Episode 27 : Seated Arms Facing Front Challenge
Portia Page ads a level of difficulty to the reformer exercise Seated Arms Front, just by adding a Ultra-Fit circle.
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Episode 26 : Breathing with Tricep Press & Swan
Amy Taylor Alpers shows how the chair can enable your breath, with two classic Pilates exercises; Swan and Tricep Press on the chair. 
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Episode 25 : Advanced Variations to the Push Up Series
Julian Littleford shows some advanced variations to the Push Up Series on the chair. 
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Episode 24 : Legs in Straps with the Purple Ball
Portia Page adds a new level of complexity to Legs in Straps with just a purple ball.
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Episode 23 : Breathing with Standing Push Down
Amy Taylor Alpers shows how the chair can enable your breath, with two classic Pilates chair exercises. 
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Episode 22 : Advanced Variations of Pike
Julian Littleford shows an advanced variation of the Pike, using the Exo Chair with split pedal. 
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Episode 21 : Single Leg Footwork with Purple Ball
Portia Page shows how to spice up your Reformer routine using the purple ball. 
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Episode 20 : Breath On the Chair
Amy Taylor Alpers demonstrates how the chair can enable your breath, using two classic Pilates exercises. 
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Episode 19 : Challenge for the Classic Push-Up
Julian Littleford demonstrates an advanced variation of the push-up in combination with long stretch front. 
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A Conversation : Alan Herdman, Julian Littleford & Troy McCarty
Enjoy this special presentation which took place at Pilates on Tour® in Chicago, October 2012, moderated by Marcia Polas.
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International Podcasts

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Hanging Back Stretch : Finnish
Maija Paulamaki demonstrates her favorite advanced exercise for Snowboarders.
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Swan Progression : Spanish
Candia Raquel demonstrates a simple Swan Progression that is great for anyone who spends any time at a computer.
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Magician : Russian
Anna Fedoseeva demonstrates different advanced variations of The Magician on the Trapeze Table, which is good for hip stabilization and advanced core work.
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Rising Back Stretch : Korean
Kyung Sik Lee and Ye Rim Lee demonstrate an innovative technique to help deconditioned clients stretch their upper backs and work on the core at the same time. 
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Tower and Pilates Arc Routine : Korean
Hyun Jung Lee shares an integrated exercise for your athletic clients, using the Allegro Tower and the Pilates Arc.
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Lower Back Exercises : Hebrew
Sigal Rozenblum demonstrates an exercise on the fitness ball that works and releases the lower back – great for anyone who drives or sits a lot.
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Episode 18 : Breathing with Up & Down Stretch
Amy Taylor Alpers shows how breathing is affected by the Reformer springs in both Up Stretch and Down Stretch.
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Episode 17 : Advanced External Obliques
Julian Littleford shows an advanced exercise that targets the transverse abdominis and the external obliques.
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Episode 16 : Breathing with Elephant & …
Amy Taylor Alpers shows a few classic Pilates exercises on the Reformer and how breath is key in each.
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Episode 15 : Advanced Climb a Tree : 

Julian Littleford : 11/15/10 : 1m48s : 13.8megss
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Episode 14 : Breathing with Knee Stretch Series : 

Amy Taylor Alpers : 11/10/10 : 5m36s : 41.8megs
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Episode 13 : Classic Work – Backstroke Rowing : 

Julian Littleford: 11/02/10 : 1m52s : 14.8megs
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Episode 12 : Breathing with Stomach Massage : 

Amy Taylor Alpers : 10/27/10 : 4m42s : 35.1megs
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Episode 11 : Preparation for Star : 

Julian Littleford : 10/11/10 : 3m24s : 24.9megs
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Episode 10 : Breathing in Pilates – Breathing with Coordination : 

Amy Taylor Alpers : 10/04/10 : 6m05s : 45.0megs
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Episode 9 : External Oblique Locator & Exerciser : 

Julian Littleford: 09/29/10 : 9m03s : 67.3megs
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Episode 8 : Breathing in Pilates – Looking at Footwork : 

Amy Taylor Alpers : 08/20/10 : 7m30s : 55.4megs
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Episode 7 : External Oblique Locator & Exerciser : 

Julian Littleford: 08/13/10 : 9m03s : 67.3megs
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Episode 6 : Breathing in Pilates – With Springs : 

Amy Taylor Alpers : 08/07/10 : 9m22s : 69.5megs
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Episode 5 : Hamstring Locator & Exerciser : 

Julian Littleford : 07/30/10 : 3m51s : 29.1megs
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Episode 4 : Breathing in Pilates – With and Without Springs : 

Amy Taylor Alpers : 07/25/10 : 7m16s : 53.5megs
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Episode 3 : Variations of the Seated Mermaid : 

Julian Littleford : 07/16/10 : 3m51s : 28.2megs
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Episode 2 : Breathing in Pilates – Introduction : 

Amy Taylor Alpers: 07/09/10 : 8m45s : 65.1megs
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Episode 1 : Advanced Side Laying Work : 

Julian Littleford : 07/02/10 : 3m43s : 27.3megs
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Season 1

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Episode 34 : Standing Work on Rotator Discs : 

Elizabeth Larkam : 12/28 : 5m30ss : 40.4meg
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Episode 33 : Naming Your Pilates Classes : 

Valentin : 12/21 : 2m41s : 19.6megs
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Episode 32 : Why Do Pilates Bootcamp : 

Portia Page : 12/15 : 1m41s : 11.7megs
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Episode 31 : How to Pack your Pilates Classes : 

Portia Page : 12/07 : 1m46s : 12.3megs
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Episode 30 : Choreography & Endurance : 

Valentin : 11/30 : 2m24s : 17.2megs
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Episode 29 : The Pilates Advantage® : 

Portia Page : 11/16 : 1m39s : 11.1megs
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Episode 28 : Studio Open House : 

Nico Gonzalez : 11/09 : 3m42s : 26.8megs
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Episode 27 : Working on Back Extension : 

Valentin : 11/02 : 3m04s : 22.1megs
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Episode 26 : Balanced Body, Balanced Mind : 

Portia Page : 10/26 : 1m59s : 14.0megs
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Episode 25 : Heavy Resistance vs Light Resistance : 

Nico Gonzalez : 10/19 : 3m04s : 22.1megs
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Episode 24 : Moving the Head & Neck : 

Valentin : 10/12 : 3m04s : 22.1megs
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Episode 23 : Class Programming Ideas : 

Portia Page : 10/05 : 2m55s : 20.9megs
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Episode 22 : Improve Your Posture : 

Nico Gonzalez : 09/28 : 4m41s : 34.4megs
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Episode 21 : Stretches for the Leg : 

Valentin : 09/21 : 2m33s : 18.4megs
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Episode 20 : Core on the Reformer : 

Portia Page : 09/14 : 40.0MB : 5m27s
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Episode 19 : Get Fitness Club Members into Pilates : 

Nico Gonzalez : 09/08 : 26.8MB : 3m42s
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Episode 18 : Footwork on the Chair : 

Valentin : 08/31 : 16.9MB : 2m21s
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Episode 17 : Cardio Infused Pilates Workout : 

Portia Page : 08/24 : 33.1MB : 4m35s
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Episode 16 : Yoga Enthusiasts and Pilates : 

Nico Gonzalez : 08/17 : 39.9MB : 5m27s
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Episode 15 : Start Your Own Studio : 

Valentin : 08/10 : 26.2MB : 3m36s
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Episode 14 : Pilates Bootcamp : 

Portia Page : 08/03 : 50.0MB : 6m48s
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Episode 13 : How to Hook Your Fitness Club Members on Pilates : 

Nico Gonzalez : 07/27 : 42.8MB : 5m49s
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Episode 12 : Pelvic Mobility and Stability : 

Valentin : 07/20 : 17.4MB : 2m26s
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Episode 11 : The Group Advantage in Pilates Training : 

Portia Page : 07/13 : 11.8MB : 1m44s
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Episode 10 : Exercises for Seniors : 

Nico Gonzalez : 07/06 : 34.4MB : 6m03s
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Episode 9 : Working on Push Ups : 

Valentin : 06/29 : 13.7MB : 2m28s
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Episode 8 : Focusing on the Upper Body and Core : 

Portia Page : 06/22 : 36.6MB : 6m26s
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Episode 7 : Improving Hand/Eye Coordination for Athletes : 

Nico Gonzalez : 06/15 : 19.3MB : 3m20s
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Episode 6 : Working with Older Adults : 

Valentin : 06/08 : 25.9MB : 3m46s
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Episode 5 : Lower Body Focus on the Reformer : 

Portia Page : 06/01 : 35.5MB : 6m34s
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Episode 4 : How Cyclists Can Improve with Pilates : 

Nico Gonzalez: 05/26 : 22.7MB : 4m03s
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Episode 3 : Focus on the Chest and Arms : 

Valentin : 05/18 : 15.3MB : 2m19s
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Episode 2 : Golf Inspired Pilates Workout : 

Portia Page : 05/11 : 34.8MB : 6m09s
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Episode 1 : Keeping Your Upper Body Balanced : 

Nico Gonzalez : 05/04 : 42.6MB : 5m35s
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