Today on the Pilates Exchange, we take a closer look at the so-called 'Pilates body,' a concept we've touched on before but are diving deeper into today. While this discussion may resonate more with our students than our teachers, it's an important topic worth exploring! Join Hannah as she talks listeners through why the “Pilates body” may not be an attainable physical goal for all body types, and explores what this ideal body shape might look like. She unpacks the different range of factors that lead to certain dancer/athletic body types, and why she strives to measure the success of Pilates based on other factors beyond the mythical unicorn that is the “Pilates body.” Something close to Hannah’s heart is for listeners and students to have a healthy, happy body and to truly appreciate the skin they’re in. For them to embrace their body and the movement it's capable of, focusing on their own experiences rather than an unrealistic shape being promoted, which may not even be achievable for the diverse range of body types. Let’s shift the focus inward and celebrate our unique physical abilities. Thanks for tuning in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Hannah introduces today’s topic of conversation.
• Why the “Pilates body” that has been sold might not be a physical possibility.
• She explores what this body might look like. 
• The dance, or athletic, body and the factors that lead to the physicality of it.
• Measuring the success of the Pilates method based on a wide range of factors beyond the “arbitrary look.”
• Shifting the focus: strength takes time and consistent effort over a long period of time. 
• How moving now will improve your life now and in the future. 
• The good news: you already have the body and the tools to move your body. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes

Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips

Free Creativity Masterclass: mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass

Train the Trainers: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers

Connect with Us: hannah@pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: @performance_fit_pilates

Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: @PerformanceFitPilates 

Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher