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Author: Balanced Body

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Pilates Perspectives is your guide to how Pilates fits into real life, no matter your experience level. We unpack the method’s many approaches and history, where it sits in today’s wellness landscape, and simple ways to apply it day to day. Episodes range from building community through movement to using Pilates in physical therapy and rehab. We also explore timely topics, including education standards, diversity expansion across the field, and embracing Pilates as a lifestyle that supports both body and mind.

You’ll hear from seasoned teachers, clinicians, and thought leaders who share firsthand experience and evidence-informed insights; useful for curious beginners and long-time pros alike. Our aim is to offer practical knowledge, foster inclusivity, and widen perspectives so the practice continues to evolve for everyone.

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Why are so many men hesitant to try Pilates, and what happens when they finally do? Join Joy and Reed Flanagan, ISSA Master Trainer and Founder of Atlantis Fitness & Pilates, for a candid conversation about Pilates for men, masculinity, and movement culture. Reed explores some of the cultural assumptions that can make men apprehensive about stepping into a Pilates studio, from discomfort with entering a traditionally woman-dominated space to the challenge of being a beginner at something ...
Get to Know Your Host, Joy

Get to Know Your Host, Joy

2026-09-2301:01:15

Who is the voice behind Pilates Perspectives? In this special episode, the spotlight turns to Joy Puleo, Director of Education at Balanced Body and host of the podcast, interviewed by her colleague, Paul Endelman, for a personal conversation about her path through a Pilates career, movement education, leadership, and creativity. Joy reflects on her career as an “improbable and unlikely Pilates instructor,” sharing how her own experiences challenged assumptions about who belongs in the fitnes...
Nutrition for Fitness

Nutrition for Fitness

2026-09-1601:04:41

What should you actually eat to support your workouts, and does “healthy eating” look the same for everyone? Joy and Kylie Benak, Registered Dietitian and Pilates teacher, cut through nutrition myths and explore how to fuel your body for movement, workout recovery, and long-term health. Kylie explains why fitness nutrition is highly individual, with dietary needs influenced by genetics, lifestyle, activity level, and body composition. She breaks down what a truly balanced meal looks like and...
What happens in the brain when we move, and why does cognitive movement complexity matter more than high intensity? Joy is joined by Dr. Julia Basso, neuroscientist, certified yoga teacher, Director of the Embodied Brain Lab, and Co-Director of the Science and Art Movement Lab at Virginia Tech, for a fascinating dive into the neuroscience of exercise, neurodivergence, and the deep mind-body connection. Dr. Basso and Joy explore how physical activity cultivates mind-body integration while brea...
Pregnancy and Pilates

Pregnancy and Pilates

2026-09-0201:18:47

Pregnancy often comes with a long list of exercise restrictions, but how many movement "rules" are actually backed by evidence? In this episode of Pilates Perspectives, host Joy Puleo sits down with pre- and postnatal specialist Stephanie Forster to unpack the realities of prenatal Pilates and postpartum Pilates recovery, debunking pervasive myths that make pregnancy workouts feel unnecessarily restrictive. Stephanie explores how cultural misconceptions have shaped ideas around prenatal fitne...
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