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Pilates Perspectives
Balanced Body
10 episodes
3 weeks ago
In this two-part season finale episode, host Joy Puleo sits down with the visionary minds behind Pilates Anytime: first, co-founders John Marston and Kristi Cooper, then current CEO Kira Sloane, to explore how one platform reshaped the global Pilates community. In Part 1, John and Kristi share the story of bringing Pilates online at a time when streaming fitness was just emerging. They reflect on breaking free from rigid definitions of classical Pilates, their mission to represent the full br...
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In this two-part season finale episode, host Joy Puleo sits down with the visionary minds behind Pilates Anytime: first, co-founders John Marston and Kristi Cooper, then current CEO Kira Sloane, to explore how one platform reshaped the global Pilates community. In Part 1, John and Kristi share the story of bringing Pilates online at a time when streaming fitness was just emerging. They reflect on breaking free from rigid definitions of classical Pilates, their mission to represent the full br...
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Pilates Perspectives
Pilates Anytime® and its Growth Contribution to Pilates
In this two-part season finale episode, host Joy Puleo sits down with the visionary minds behind Pilates Anytime: first, co-founders John Marston and Kristi Cooper, then current CEO Kira Sloane, to explore how one platform reshaped the global Pilates community. In Part 1, John and Kristi share the story of bringing Pilates online at a time when streaming fitness was just emerging. They reflect on breaking free from rigid definitions of classical Pilates, their mission to represent the full br...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 26 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
Breaking Out of the Box: Embracing Different Types of Pilates
Host Joy Puleo sits down with renowned educator Karen Frischmann (Pilates Educator, Mastery Series, Classical Progressions continuing education programs) to explore how contemporary and classical Pilates share the same destination, even if the paths look different. This conversation explores Pilates as a holistic approach to health, cultivating systemic balance, disciplined practice, and durable core strength for foundational exercises. Karen unpacks Jay Grimes’s guidance: “It’s all in ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
Community & Empowerment Through Movement
In this powerful episode of Pilates Perspectives, Jessica Valant, physical therapist, Pilates instructor, and women’s health expert specializing in perimenopause and menopause, joins Joy for a deeply honest conversation about community, vulnerability, and empowerment through movement. Jessica opens up about her own health journey, including a breast cancer diagnosis and other challenges that reshaped her understanding of connection and resilience. Together, Joy and Jessica explore how movemen...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
Pilates' Place in Rehabilitation
In this captivating conversation, Joy Puleo sits down with Elizabeth Larkam, co-founder of Polestar Pilates, author of Fascia in Motion, and co-editor of Pilates Applications for Health Conditions, to explore how Pilates can be a powerful partner in rehabilitation. Elizabeth shares how her sister inspired her life’s work, reveals behind-the-scenes stories from Polestar's early days, and explains how a deeper understanding of movement science helps to integrate Pilates seamlessly into post-reh...
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1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
The "Pilates" Trademark Ruling & Impact [Zoom]
Host Joy Puleo welcomes two pivotal voices in Pilates history: trademark attorney Gordon Troy and Ken Endelman, CEO & Founder of Balanced Body, for a deep dive into the landmark Pilates trademark lawsuit. What would the Pilates landscape look like today if “Pilates” had remained a protected trademark? They take you inside the heat of the courtroom, the legal strategy, and the decisive ruling that unlocked open access to Pilates for studios, instructors, and everyday fitness enthusiasts. A...
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1 month ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
Following Your Passion: Pilates as a Career
Paula Marie, Pilates Instructor, corporate wellness expert, business coach, grief advocate, public speaker, and professor at George Mason University, joins host Joy Puleo to unpack the business of Pilates and how to turn your passion into a sustainable career. Paula shares why “the riches are in the mistakes,” how growth happens in action, and the crucial role of boundaries so you can show up as your best self and fulfill your mission. You’ll learn what it really takes to balance teaching, bu...
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1 month ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
How to Combat a Lack of Diversity in the Pilates Space
Everlea Bryant, Nationally Certified Pilates Instructor (NCPT), founder of Thique Sophisticate (pilatesbyeverlea.com, @pilatesthique), joins host Joy Puleo for a powerful conversation on building a more accessible, inclusive Pilates community. Everlea reflects on the legacy of Kathy Grant, the diversity of practice across classical and contemporary lineages, and how client-centered teaching empowers people with different bodies, identities, and needs. She discusses what it's like to feel “oth...
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2 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
Balanced Body® and Its Contribution to Pilates
Founder and CEO of Balanced Body, Ken Endelman, joins host Joy Puleo for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of Pilates. Ken shares stories from his early connection to Joseph Pilates, how he entered the Pilates equipment business, and the ways biomechanics inform every design, from Reformers to studio essentials. Hear what it was like collaborating with Pilates elders and master teachers, why feeling good in your body can positively influence the world, and how a purpose-driven et...
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
The Dinner Party Conundrum
In our debut episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo sits down with Danica Kalemdaroglu, Owner and Master Practitioner at Pilates 804, to unpack what Pilates is, how to explain it to beginners, and why it’s such a powerful mind-body practice. They compare Reformer Pilates vs. the essence of Pilates, explore how Pilates complements calisthenics and physical therapy/rehab, and discuss how Pilates methodologies, from classical roots to contemporary approaches, can either work together or...
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2 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Pilates Perspectives
Pilates Perspectives Trailer
Join us on Pilates Perspectives, where we explore how Pilates can enrich your life, no matter your experience level. Gain enlightenment on the varying methodologies, the history of Pilates, how Pilates fits into the wellness landscape and practical tips for application. Each episode explores a range of topics, from building community through movement to the benefits of Pilates as a physical therapy and rehabilitation modality. We also tackle hot topics like education standardization, the figh...
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2 months ago

Pilates Perspectives
In this two-part season finale episode, host Joy Puleo sits down with the visionary minds behind Pilates Anytime: first, co-founders John Marston and Kristi Cooper, then current CEO Kira Sloane, to explore how one platform reshaped the global Pilates community. In Part 1, John and Kristi share the story of bringing Pilates online at a time when streaming fitness was just emerging. They reflect on breaking free from rigid definitions of classical Pilates, their mission to represent the full br...