Cathy and Martin share stories of their similar backgrounds in social work. Cathy talks about her book about the life of Romana Kryzanowska and her new project, a book about Joseph Pilates. The power of Pilates is seen as she shared a story about Tony the barber of Joseph Pilates and the powerful change Contrology made in his life.

Sonja and Jessica were Martin's impromptu guests on a Freestyle Tuesday Core Conversations.

Martin makes up a game and makes Sonja play with him. 

Jessica expounds the phrase "Black is Beautiful" and shares her reflections on Black Histroy Month.

Tabatha and Martin discuss the successes of being an ambitious entrepreneur. That success seldom comes without failures and disappointments. We are quick to chase after success without acknowledging that the price sometimes is high.

 

Tabatha's website is HERE

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Tasha and Martin had an in-depth discussion providing commentary on the state of some of the Pilates industry.  This is a recording of the impromptu virtual meeting.  Tasha asks the critical question as the fitness industry starts to embrace anti-racism work to change the culture of systemic racism and the lack of representation: Where are you in the funnel of change? 

 

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Tara-Lyn and Martin talked about her studio life, family life, and the balance of trying to be good at it all. Tara-Lyn has a fabulous team around her and she discussed the partnership her studio has to provide Pilates for people overcoming cancer. Pure Body Teacher Training has a new addition to its service delivery and Tara-Lyn, being faculty, shared the exciting news.

 

The Studio: https://www.taralynpilates.com/

Pure Body Teacher Training: https://www.purebodyteachertraining.com/montville

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Jason talks about the inspiration for his newest Children's book Frankie Does Pilates.  Martin and Jason strategize how to get more men into Pilates and joke about effective Karate Kid style training techniques to get our students to their goals.

Crystal is the owner of Synergy Total Health and Wellness.  Martin and Crystal discussed terms like "detoxifying the body" and "elimination diets" and what the best ways are to do them, contrary to what the media says.  Crystal explains how understanding our body's standard helps us to be kind to ourselves and ultimately allows us to reach our fitness and nutrition goals.

Learn more about Crystal's amazing programs here

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Gwen Head and Martin discuss the importance of understanding how to teach Pilates to every shape and size body.  Gwen shares her story of how she found Pilates and why taking care of your self, or soul crafting, is important.  

 

Instagram: @gwenheadpilates

 

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Joel and Martin talk about the practical steps Joel made in his studio to make it customer-friendly during the Covid-19 quarantine and return to the studio.  As a true student of his craft, Joel explained how vital this Pilates work is for everyone battling aging and gravity. Martin and Joel celebrated the diversity that is now coming to the Pilates studios.

 

Joels Studio: www.vitalitymethod.com

 

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Core Conversations New Affiliate Partner: Hush Weighted Blankets

Alexa and Martin talk about the changes happening in the fitness industry and how we need to be outraged every time there is a matter of injustice. Prior to major change or victory, there is a period of necessary discomfort. Alexa uses the analogy of an ice cream stand to loosely explain the state of the Pilates Industry.

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