Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Ep. 46: My Birth Story: Navigating the Unexpected

Aly explores how aligning movement practices with the rhythms of nature can create more sustainable, joyful routines, and she introduces Modern Body’s seasonal theme, “Fall Into You.”

Drawing from both personal history and postpartum insights, Aly unpacks the often-confusing language around “movement,” “exercise,” “training,” and “working out.” She recalls moments when her relationship with her body became tangled with cultural pressure, and how redefining these terms gave her freedom to start again.

Aly reminds listeners that movement isn’t about calorie burn or aesthetics—it’s about function, energy, and self-connection.  This episode is an invited to let go of external expectations, embrace the season at hand, and shape your own unique path toward consistent, meaningful movement.

Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [[email protected]]

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Ep. 67: Are you training all muscle fiber types in your movement practice?

The shoulder might seem simple, but tucked inside it is one of the body’s most underappreciated power teams: the rotator cuff. Aly explains how much these muscles contribute to posture, stability, and overall ease of movement. She highlights how everyday actions like buckling a seatbelt, grabbing dishes from a cupboard, or clipping on a baby carrier call on the rotator cuff group.

Listeners will walk away with an understanding of how the shoulder joint works, why rotator cuff injuries are so common, and what types of movement best support these endurance-based muscles. This episode isn’t just for those with shoulder pain—it’s for anyone who wants to build resilience, prevent injury, and feel stronger from the inside out.

Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [[email protected]]

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

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Aly sits down with Ryan, co-founder of bodyART, to unpack how dance, physical therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine weave together into a movement system designed for longevity. Ryan’s journey from performing with Beyoncé and the Step Up movies to reimagining rehabilitation protocols brings a refreshing perspective: what if exercise wasn’t about punishing the body but about sustaining it for a lifetime?

Together, Aly and Ryan dig into the difference between fitness culture’s “no pain, no gain” mindset and a physical therapy lens that views pain as valuable information rather than a badge of honor. Ryan explains why many people struggle to stick with rehab exercises and how bodyART reshapes that experience by blending prevention, psychology, and creativity.

Listeners will walk away with a renewed sense of what it means to train for life, not just for aesthetics. 

Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [[email protected]]

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Ep. 31: Truth or Trend: "Is Training to Failure the Best Way to Build Muscle Mass?

Ep. 67: Are you training all muscle fiber types in your movement practice?

Strength training can feel intimidating—images of hours at the gym, heavy barbells, and grueling sessions might come to mind. But in this episode of The Modern Body Podcast, Aly DiRoma flips the script, showing that building muscle doesn’t have to mean burning out. She shares her own journey of stepping into strength training for the first time at age 35, using herself as a test subject to design what became her Simply Strong program.

Listeners are guided through the building blocks of strength: progressive loading (yes, you can start with 5-pound dumbbells and still see results), split training that makes workouts approachable, and the art of pairing volume with frequency to hit that sweet spot of effort without overwhelm. Aly also introduces periodization—a structured way to cycle training for sustainable progress—and even touches on nutrition, sharing her experiments with protein intake and how small tweaks supported her goals.

If you’re brand-new to strength training, returning after a break, or looking for a structure that won’t run you ragged, Aly delivers simple, sustainable strategies you can put into practice right away.

Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [[email protected]]

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Ep. 32: Shift Your Movement Mindset: Learning to Tune In to Your Body as You Move

Ep. 55: Hypermobility Explained: Strategies to Support Your Joints in your Movement & Mobility Training

From Aly: I misspoke at about 18:09 in the podcast. I refer to an exercise as a “shoulder bridge” when I should have said “hip roll.” Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments about this section.

In this episode of Aly DiRoma makes a strong case for why modifications aren’t a fallback—they’re a superpower. She reframes the often-misunderstood concept of modifying movement, showing how small shifts can completely transform an exercise, amplify results, and keep the body supported in every season of life.

She shares why modifications can both ease discomfort and crank up the challenge, why they’re essential for accessibility, and how they open the door to greater empowerment and choice in movement..” Listeners walk away with a fresh perspective: that tailoring an exercise isn’t about doing “less,” but about honoring what their body needs right now—and discovering new layers of strength, connection, and possibility.

Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [[email protected]]

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Ep. 28: The Experience of Movement vs Outcomes, How Movement Mimics Life: a Conversation with Kara Duval

Ep. 63: On the Power of Persistence

Progress isn’t always a straight line—and sometimes it looks more like a scribble. In this episode of The Modern Body Podcast, Aly DiRoma urges us to redefine success in movement, wellness, and life. She shares why “little wins” deserve more of our attention than the elusive finish line, and how reframing so-called failures can shift the way we experience our bodies.

Through stories from her own practice and teaching, Aly illustrates why comparing ourselves to others—or even to past versions of ourselves—only gets in the way of growth. Instead, she encourages listeners to notice the quiet moments of progress, whether that’s feeling a new connection in your shoulder blades, taking an eight-minute class on a busy day, or realizing that sometimes rest is the best medicine.

Aly explores six practical ways to celebrate the messy, non-linear reality of progress.This episode offers a refreshing reminder: you don’t have to fix yourself—you just have to keep showing up.

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Ep 5: What Is Pilates and What Are the Benefits?

Ep 6: Should I Be Stretching?

This week’s episode is a replay worth revisiting — or discovering for the first time — because the “Pilates body” trend is making the rounds on social media yet again. Aly DiRoma takes listeners back to her popular Truth or Trend segment, where she unpacks what’s really behind this long, lean, “toned” aesthetic that’s been tied to Pilates for decades. She explores why results vary so widely from person to person, why genetics and nutrition play a bigger role than the internet admits, and how consistency — not a specific body type — is the true hallmark of Pilates practice. With a mix of candid stories from the studio and myth-busting facts, Aly reminds us that if you practice Pilates, you already have a Pilates body — and the deeper benefits go far beyond what’s in the mirror. This replay feels especially timely as the conversation around aesthetics in fitness heats up, making it the perfect moment to revisit a balanced, experience-backed perspective.

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

Ep. 73: Reconnect with the Natural High Performance of Your Hips - Summer Camp, Week 3

Ep 17: Pelvic Floor Health: “Should I be doing Kegels to strengthen my Pelvic Floor?”

Our pelvic floor is a key player in our breathing, core strength, mobility, and even the way we stand on our feet. In this episode of Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life, Aly DiRoma kicks off Week 4 of Summer Camp with “Pelvic Floor Galore,” breaking down anatomy, function, and the often-overlooked connections between this powerhouse and the rest of the body. Aly explains why kegels aren’t the one-size-fits-all solution they’re often made out to be, how breathwork and posture influence pelvic floor health, and why our hips, spine, and even arches deserve a spot in the conversation. She makes pelvic floor education understandable and totally relatable. After tuning in,  you’ll leave with tools you can start using today to strengthen, lengthen and mobilize this vital part of your body.

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

The hips don’t usually get much attention—until they start feeling tight, achy, or downright cranky. But in this episode of Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life, Aly DiRoma puts this powerhouse joint front and center, exploring why it’s one of the hardest-working parts of the body and how to help it thrive.

Inspired by watching her nine-month-old daughter crawl, roll, and squat with effortless freedom, Aly reflects on how our hips were designed for movement—and what happens when we stop giving them the care they deserve. The good news? It’s never too late to bring that natural mobility and strength back.

Listeners will learn what Aly calls the “naturally high-performance human hip” and why unlocking its full potential doesn’t require elite training or hours in the gym. Instead, Aly shares practical strategies for restoring strength, stability, and resilience through simple, intentional movements anyone can do.

Whether dealing with stiffness, lower back discomfort, or just wanting to feel more capable and fluid, this conversation offers insight and action steps for happier, healthier hips—now and for years to come.

Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Sign up by Sunday to jump in at the beginning of the Summer Camp series.

Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide

In this Episode:

 If you think building a strong core is all about crunches and planks, think again. In this episode, Aly unpacks the concept of a Conscious Core—a multi-layered approach that goes beyond surface muscles to create strength that’s functional, adaptable, and truly supportive in everyday life. Drawing from her experience as a Pilates instructor and personal insights from teaching and motherhood, Aly explains why your core is more than abs, how breathing is a game-changer, and why most traditional core workouts miss the mark.

She also breaks down the five core support systems—internal, external, upper, lower, and posterior—and how each plays a role in a resilient core. You’ll learn why muscle sequencing matters, how to use the “effort spectrum” to avoid burnout, and practical tips to train your core from every angle. Whether you want better posture, more power for daily life, or simply to feel strong without doing a million crunches, this episode is packed with insights that will change how you think about core training.