Pilates is EVERYWHERE right now, but not everything being labelled Pilates is safe or rooted in the original method.

Nic sits down with Victoria Batha Cuomo aka the Pilates Snob, for a thought-provoking conversation about the current state of the Pilates industry.

They explore how social media has both helped and harmed Pilates and why misinformation spreads so easily.

Victoria explains why a lack of regulation around education has created major issues for both teachers and clients, and why safety and understanding the system as a whole matters more than trends on Instagram.

They also discuss Victoria’s ‘WTF Wednesday’s’, the Pilates Transparency Project, and the original Pilates lawsuit.

Episode timestamps

00:00 Introducing Victoria aka The Pilates Snob

00:31 How social media is shaping the Pilates industry for better and worse

02:59 Victoria’s first experiences with Pilates and athletic training

05:27 Becoming a Pilates teacher

08:42 The realities and gaps in Pilates teacher training

21:06 WTF Wednesday and calling out unsafe industry trends

25:30 Common misconceptions about Pilates online

29:02 What the Pilates Transparency Project is really about

33:27 Breaking down the original Pilates lawsuit

38:06 Where Pilates education is falling short today

41:58 Pilates Snob University and mentorship for teachers

46:21 Quick fire questions

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pilates.snob/
• Website: https://www.thepilatessnob.com
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pilatessnob

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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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Connect with Tracey:

• Tracey Mallett Website
• Pilates Next Education
• Bootybarre
• Pilates Barre On Demand App
• Tracey’s Instagram

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The difference between a good Pilates class and a great one often comes down to how and when you cue.

After receiving such a positive response from our previous episode on class planning, Nic is back for a solo episode that goes deep into the art of cueing.

Cueing completely changes the experience a client can have in a Pilates class, and Nic shares her advice on the different types of cues you can use to deepen their overall experience.

She discusses verbal cues, imagery, tactile feedback, breath and observation.

Nic explores why less can often be more when it comes to cueing, how to avoid overwhelming clients with information, and how thoughtful language can help people feel safer, more grounded, and more connected to their bodies.

Timestamps

00:00 Goals for the new year

03:01 Why cueing deserves deeper attention

03:53 How class structure supports better cueing

04:31 Understanding cueing as an art form

07:58 Using verbal cues clearly and effectively

16:10 Imagery and anatomical cueing explained

22:59 Exploring tactile cueing and appropriate touch

27:07 Teaching through observation and presence

32:55 Shifting from negative to constructive cueing

35:22 The importance of noticing within a class

39:01 Using breath as a flexible cueing tool

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