The Move Well Be Well podcast

61. What is the most important thing about Pilates?

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Show Notes

In this episode, Leah and Catherine return for Season 4. They chat about the most important thing in Pilates. Spoiler alert- there is no ONE most important thing. Social media often promotes a simplistic answer- correcting your breathing, fixing your alignment, engaging your core, the list is endless. The answer is there is no magic solution. Doing Pilates is the most important thing about Pilates. Leah and Catherine delve into the importance of consistency and why showing up is the most important thing you can do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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