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87 episodes
Language
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Olivia BioniExplicit
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Date created
2020/05/11
Latest episode
2026/01/23
Average duration
19 min.
Release period
46 days
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Helping you get the most out of your Pilates classes! If you love Pilates, or are just curious about it, this podcast is for you! I'm Olivia, and every week I'll will be diving into the who, what, where, when, and why of Pilates in an engaging and enthusiastic way for new and experienced Pilates students alike. Let's learn something new!
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Osteoporosis & Pilates
2026/01/23
Learn about osteoporosis and how it affects your Pilates practice!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Anatomical Terminology In Pilates
2025/10/04
Sometimes it may feel like your Pilates teacher is speaking in another language when you hear words like supine, abduct, external rotation, or hip flexion. Don't worry! Tune in to this episode to learn the anatomical terms you may hear in your Pilates classes and what they mean!
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Show Notes:
Check out these related episodes to learn more about shapes of the spine!
The Shapes Your Spine Makes In Pilates
Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
Shapes Of The Spine - Flexion
Shapes Of The Spine - Extension
Shapes Of The Spine - Rotation
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The Power Of Proprioception
2025/09/05
This is episode is all about proprioception - what is is, why it's important, and how our Pilates practice can help it improve. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Shapes Of The Spine - Rotation
2025/07/04
We saved the best for last! Today's episode looks at the instances of rotation in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in rotating the trunk, the plane of movement we rotate in, and how the shape of our vertebrae impact how we can move our our spine. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Show Notes:
Check out these related episodes to learn more about shapes of the spine!
The Shapes Your Spine Makes In Pilates
Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
Shapes Of The Spine - Flexion
Shapes Of The Spine - Extension
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Shapes Of The Spine - Extension
2025/06/06
Today's episode looks at the wild world of extension in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in extension, the planes of movement, and how our spinal flexors and extensors work together to move our spine into different shapes. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Show Notes:
Check out these related episodes to learn more about shapes of the spine!
The Shapes Your Spine Makes In Pilates
Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
Shapes Of The Spine - Flexion
A Closer Look At Bridging
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Shapes Of The Spine - Flexion
2025/05/09
This week's episode dives into one of the most frequent shapes we make in Pilates: spinal flexion! We explore where this shape appears in mat and reformer repertoire, what muscles are involved and making this shape, and why we don't need to be worried about it. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Show Notes:
Check out these related episodes to learn more about shapes of the spine!
The Shapes Your Spine Makes In Pilates
Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
A Closer Look At The Rollup
A Closer Look At Teaser
A Closer Look At Bridging
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Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
2025/04/11
Today's episode kicks off a mini series diving into the different shapes the spine makes in Pilates, exploring the planes of movement, the muscles involved in making the shape, and where we see this movement in our Pilates exercises. The star of the show today is lateral flexion, or side bending! Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Show Notes:
Check out these related episodes to learn more about shapes of the spine!
The Shapes Your Spine Makes In Pilates
Support the podcast:
Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!
Episode Music:
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What Makes Mat Pilates So Difficult?
2025/03/07
In this episode, I share my first experience with mat Pilates and explain what makes mat Pilates exercises so challenging. I discuss the physical and mental blocks that can make mat Pilates difficult, as well as how load (usually body weight and gravity in mat Pilates) can raise the starting point of challenge in a mat class. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Show Notes:
Check out these related episodes to learn more about mat Pilates!
What Is March Matness?
Mat vs. Reformer Pilates
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Check out Why Props Are Your Friend to learn even more about the power of props!
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You Are Invited To Try Pilates In 2025
2024/12/06
Whether you're starting a new Pilates practice for yourself or encouraging a friend to take a Pilates class with you in the new year, you are invited to try Pilates in 2025! Tune in to learn more about the benefits of doing Pilates with friends and maybe even try a class with me!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Support the podcast:
Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!
Show Notes:
Check out Why Props Are Your Friend to learn even more about the power of props!
Episode Music:
This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy
Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo
Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
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How Adaptable Is Pilates?
2024/11/01
There are many reasons why you might need to adapt Pilates exercises: structural limitations, recommendations from your doctor or surgeon, or personal preference. Regardless of why you might need to tweak an exercise to work better with your body, this episode explores some of the limitless options that maintain the integrity of the exercises and make them achievable for everyone. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
Email [email protected] with your feedback.
Support the podcast:
Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!
Show Notes:
Check out Why Props Are Your Friend to learn even more about the power of props!
Episode Music:
This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy
Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo
Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood
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Your Pilates Reading List
2024/10/04
Today's episode explores some of my favorite Pilates books for learning about Joe, the history of Pilates, anatomy, exercise variations, and sharing Pilates with kids! These are books that guided my Pilates practice, and I hope you'll enjoy them too. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
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Show Notes:
Your Health by Joseph Pilates
Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates
Not everything Joe says is accurate as we've learned a lot about the body since his passing, but it's great to read his words. Caged Lion by John Howard Steele
A Pilates Journey by Dan Baker
Pilates for Everyone by Micki Havard
Pilates Anatomy 2nd edition by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger
Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book by Kelly Solloway
The Adventures of Frankie Fitness: Frankie Does Pilates by Jason Williams
Carola Trier, The First Woman To Open A Pilates Studio: Portrait Of Her Extraordinary Journey by Reiner Grootenhuis
Love All Around by Cathy Strack
Every Body is Beautiful by Ron Fletcher
My Enchanted Life by Lolita San Miguel
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This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy
Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo
Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
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Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood
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Pilates Is A Brain Game And A Body Game
2024/08/30
Pilates is great for strengthening your body, but it is also great for your brain. Whether you're looking for a complex exercise to stop your mind from wandering, or you like to think about movements as you do them, there is a cerebral nature to Pilates that overthinkers and intellectuals may enjoy. Tune in to learn more!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
Email [email protected] with your feedback.
Support the podcast:
Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!
Episode Music:
This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy
Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo
Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood
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Knowing When To Level Up
2024/07/05
How do you know when it's time to try something harder in your Pilates practice? Some Pilates studios level their classes, but what is the right time to try the next level? Do you have to level up? In this episode, we talk about what determines a class's level of challenge, including the mental piece of understanding the choreography, Pilates equipment, and your body's capability, and the fine line between pushing yourself before you're ready and holding yourself back. Tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
Email [email protected] with your feedback.
Support the podcast:
Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!
Episode Music:
This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy
Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo
Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood
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A Closer Look At Footwork
2024/05/24
This episode is a deep dive into all things footwork. Curious about the why behind the what of one the most common reformer Pilates exercises? Learn what muscles are working, different ways to perform the exercise, and why it's a great addition to any Pilates program when you tune in!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
Email [email protected] with your feedback.
Support the podcast:
Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!
Episode Music:
This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy
Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo
Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood
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The Power Of Patience
2024/04/26
There are benefits to doing Pilates in the short, mid, and long term, and the longer you consistently do Pilates, the more benefits you can gain. I've done Pilates for several years myself, and I work with clients who've done Pilates from one day to one decade. Tune in to hear what's waiting for you when you commit to your Pilates practice!
I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit.ly/PilatesStudentsManual. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen! Episodes now available on YouTube: *https://bit.ly/YouTubePSM*
Email [email protected] with your feedback.
Support the podcast:
Visit *links.oliviabioni.com/affiliates* and take advantage of some sweet deals on products I use and enjoy with my affiliate links!
Episode Music:
This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policy
Track: Syn Cole - Gizmo [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/pZzSq8WfsKo
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/Gizmo
Track: Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
Watch: https://youtu.be/q1ULJ92aldE
Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/feelgood
Support the show
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Pazpilatesmiami 2025/04/17
Incredibly insightful
Incredibly insightful podcast! Love listening to this to improve my own practice and my teaching
Jen on vacation 2024/08/18
Improve your Pilates practice by listening to these episodes
I have learned so much by listening to Olivia’s podcasts (both this one and teacher manual too). Olivia is so clear in the way she explains things an...
Bailey0922 2021/07/22
This is a must listen
So glad to have found this podcast. I have gained so much knowledge and a better understanding of why we are doing what we do in class. They are infor...
lyn lazer 2021/04/15
Fantastic!
Been doing Pilates for 3 years and love it,But never took the time to understand why or what I was actually doing. This podcast is amazing. Now I get ...
Burgell 2020/06/13
For the Pilates curious!
Olivia breaks down what is pilates, why it’s so good for you and everything else you need to know before you take a class - check it out!
instadutchess412 2020/05/20
CANNOT WAIT 🖤
omg i cannot wait for this podcast. always wanted to learn more about pilates & this is the EXACT place to learn more.
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