Ever wondered about the enigmatic figure whose fitness philosophy we all adore? This episode is an is an enlightening exploration into Joseph Pilates, the flawed yet visionary human behind our beloved exercise system. We start with an intimate look at his personal battles, from childhood ailments to the relentless pursuit of physical excellence. His story is not just one of overcoming adversity but also of strict principles and mysterious personal history. We shed light on elements often left...

It is an absolute honor to have Mychele Sims on the podcast. You might have seen Mychele on Pilates Anytime, or moved with her in Groov3, or seen her brand Get2Werk. We discuss saying yes to life, tips for new instructors, finding movement that works for you and navigating social media. Connect with Mychele on Instagram and checkout her website. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Get my free props guide here. Connect...

This week's episode is inspired by the recent uptick in popularity of cycle syncing. If you are an OG listener of this podcast, you know we have been into it before it became trendy, and we will be into it after as well. A recent article came out criticizing cycle syncing for women's fitness. And it it inspired me to get into it.  PS there's a few life updates in the first half of this episode. Skip to 11 mins in if you want to get straight to the topic at hand! Click here to sign up for...

My skin has been something I have thought and worried about for more than 11 years. I want to share my experience with hormonal acne, everything I have tried and where I am at today with it. This episode is not to give you skin care advice, it's to share my experience and hopefully give you some ideas on how to become more loving to yourself. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Connect with Ruth on Instagram &...

I am so thrilled to welcome an OG RPS member and energy EXPERT onto the podcast today. So many gems in this one. Enjoy!  How to connect with Sue: Email: [email protected]: 203-299-6325Instagram: @element_50Set up a personal shopping experience at the rock shop click here. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Don't forget, you're a...

The age old question. Is pilates all I really do? It it enough for your goals? Let's get into it. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud.

It's been a little bit since I recorded a pod, and this episode will get into why. Let's chat burnout, how to know it's time to make a change, and I will also get into my experience working at a corporate vs boutique pilates studio. Happy listening, thank you for being here. Click here to sign up for a 7 day free trial of RPS. Click here to download my free cycle syncing guide. Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Don't forget, you're a BAD...

Back with another hot girl life hacks episode! We will chat about health, happiness and productivity tips. The stuff I am loving lately that has made my life better. Can't wait to share with you! Some of what we talk about is behavior based, but I have product recommendations too and those you can find on my Amazon store here. Click here to learn more about my brand new challenge: 10 Days of Play! Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Don't...

I am so excited to have my friend and colleague on Hot girl Pilates to chat all things online biz, instagram, creative process, tech, failure and more. Lena has been a wonderful and supportive friend of mine in the movement world, and we have grown so much together. So happy to share this valuable convo with you! Connect with Lena: Instagram Website Click here to learn more about my brand new challenge: 10 Days of Play! Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Music: OH...

I had no idea that getting a dog would make me a better pilates instructor, but I have learned so much from training Valentino. Let's talk about motor learning, positive reinforcement and more! Click here to learn more about Reformer on the Mat! Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

This week's topic and hot girl chat is all about body image. I will also answer the q+a questions that came in. Click here to learn more about Reformer on the Mat! Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

This episode we are talking about doing the scary stuff, my experience with manifesting, plus a few questions that came through on my Instagram that I am happy to answer here. Plus some life and wedding planning updates! Click here to learn more about Reformer on the Mat! Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

In this episode I share how giving up on my dreams actually led me on the path to finding my purpose and my life's work. Little life update: These past few weeks I haven't quite felt like myself, but I am finally feeling a bit more on track now that I have hit my follicular phase (yay).  I am so proud of the bad bs who continue to show up and take care of themselves, staying hydrated, fueling their bodies, honoring themselves exactly as they are. I am so glad you're here. Millionaire...

Have you come across anything in the fitness world that gives you the ick? Cuz same. We will also discuss a recent failure I experienced, fears and advice on how to face them. Thanks so much for being here! Click here to learn more about Reformer on the Mat! Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

I am so excited to be back with an episode inspired by a listener. Thank you so much for this request. I will give you some tips and stories about when I began teaching. We will talk studios, boundaries, clients, group classes and more.  Click here to learn more about Reformer on the Mat! Connect with Ruth on Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

It is my absolute honor to have my friend and loyal bad b Theresa Mobilio on Hot Girl Pilates. 5 years ago, Theresa became very ill. She had just completed her 200hr yoga teacher training when all of the sudden a mysterious pain on her side turned up, gaps of memory were just gone and she lost her sense of standing on solid ground. It turned out she had an extremely rare autoimmune disease called Anti NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her body was attacking her own brain. She takes us through her...

This one is for the curly folks who never felt like they were beautiful in their natural state. You will hear my hair horror stories, embarrassing moments, struggles and even hair trauma that I overcame to be where I am today. It's been a journey, and its a journey I am still on. But I am grateful for it. Shout out to the curlies! Click here for my fav curly products mentioned on Amazon. Click here to learn more about Reformer on the Mat! Connect with Ruth on Instagram &...

I have missed ya! So excited to be back for a chat. In this episode we talk about a little bit of everything; what it's like getting to 100k, lucky girl syndrome, my new fav tech and a teaser of a new type of class coming to RPS, how training my dog made me a better pilates instructor, how pilates can improve your sex life (in many ways), boundaries, my new curly hair routine, fav walking shoes and new fav  water bottle. It's a fun chatty one. So glad you are here listening! Amazon tech favs...

I have missed ya! So excited to be back for a chat. In this episode we talk about a little bit of everything; what it's like getting to 100k, lucky girl syndrome, my new fav tech and a teaser of a new type of class coming to RPS, how training my dog made me a better pilates instructor, how pilates can improve your sex life (in many ways), boundaries, my new curly hair routine, fav walking shoes and new fav  water bottle. It's a fun chatty one. So glad you are here listening! Amazon tech favs...

It is an honor to have my friend, mentor and teacher Niedra Gabriel on the podcast this week. She has taught thousands of students across the globe in both Yoga and Pilates, specializes in fascia release, was trained by Romana Kryzanowska, and is a revered and cherished instructor on Pilates Anytime. I am lucky to have trained with her for my comprehensive certification in Pilates. We discuss her background as a dancer and an acrobat, her unique approach to movement as problem solving, aging,...

Battle of the leggings! I have had my fair share of hits and misses. Here’s the deets, from camel toe, to smoothing, to the most cozy. Enjoy! Connect with Ruth: Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

This week my IG page caused a bit of a stir! Many folks chimed in at how relieved they were to hear that pelvic tilt is not a big deal, but a few people came out of the woodwork spreading nocebic fitness culture myths. And one of my favorite things to do is bust them! So hear we go. Enjoy! Connect with Ruth: Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

This can be a spicy and contentious topic within the Pilates community, but it doesn't have to be. Let's discuss 3 distinct styles of Pilates you will commonly encounter today and talk about the good the bad and the ugly. Connect with Ruth: Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.

In this week's episode, I am sharing my fav life hacks for health and productivity. We are talking a phone hack to make it less addictive, big ass water bottles, tech, fidgets and more. Check out my amazon list  here for links to some of the products I shared.  Connect with Ruth: Instagram & TikTok. Download my free cycle syncing guide here. Start your free trial of RPS here. Music: OH YEAH Musician: Philip E Morris Stand so tall & proud.