Pilates is not meant to be rushed, trendy, or reinvented every week, and this conversation explains exactly why.

Nic sits down with Tracey Mallett in her California studio for an honest conversation about movement, teaching, creativity, and what it really takes to build a long and sustainable career in Pilates.

They explore the evolution of Pilates, classical and contemporary work, and the challenges facing new instructors in a trend driven industry.

Tracey speaks openly about confidence and trust in the teaching space, why simplicity often leads to better classes, and how understanding the foundations of the method allows for true creativity.

They also discuss social media presence as a Pilates teacher, suffering from burnout, and the pressure to constantly show up online.

Timestamps

00:00 How Pilates first entered Tracey’s life 

08:25 Building a long term career in Pilates 

12:40 How the Pilates industry has changed over the years 

27:42 Social media, confidence, and personal growth as a teacher 

34:05 Advice for anyone wanting to show up online 

39:46 Barre, Pilates fusion, and how movement has evolved 

49:35 Where Pilates education is heading next 

58:31 Finding balance between work, ambition, and personal life 

01:00:44 Quick fire questions

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