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Spend enough time on social media and you'll eventually meet the "Pilates Police."
The people who are certain there is only one correct way to teach, one correct way to move, and one correct answer to every question.
In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah and Christian explore how social media has changed the way we discuss movement—and why certainty, public criticism, and fear-based messaging may be doing more harm than good.
We discuss:
- why the loudest voices online aren't always the wisest
- the difference between evidence, opinion, and dogma
- how fear-based cueing affects clients and teachers
- why respectful debate moves our profession forward
- and how to stay curious while continuing to learn and grow
We don't believe great teaching comes from trying to prove everyone else wrong.
It comes from asking better questions, staying open to new ideas, and making thoughtful decisions based on the person standing in front of you.
Because at the end of the day, our responsibility isn't to win arguments on the internet.
It's to help people move with confidence, competence, and care.
At Performance Fit Pilates in Nürnberg, we believe good Pilates teaching is about more than deciding whether a movement is simply “right” or “wrong.” Our approach combines the Pilates method with current exercise and movement science, while recognizing that people bring different bodies, experiences and goals into the studio. We want our clients to feel confident exploring movement, asking questions and learning about their bodies without being afraid of constantly getting something “wrong.”
About The Pilates Exchange
The Pilates Exchange is hosted by Hannah Teutscher, founder of Performance Fit Pilates, a Pilates and movement studio in Nürnberg, Germany offering Pilates Mat, Reformer and equipment classes, Barre, Yoga and personal training. Hannah is a comprehensively trained Pilates educator and former professional ballet dancer.
The podcast explores Pilates, movement science, teaching and the business of movement through conversations that challenge assumptions and bring more depth to the way we move and teach.
Performance Fit Pilates: www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
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