Beyond the Reformer

Nic Lenny
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Welcome to Beyond the Reformer, the podcast where Pilates professionals and enthusiasts come together for thoughtful conversations, genuine insights, and inspiring stories. Join Nic every Monday morning to feel more connected, inspired, and empowered in your Pilates practice, teaching, and beyond…

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    The Business Model Behind Multi Million Dollar Pilates Studios with Lise Kuecker

    Most Pilates studios are sitting on far more revenue potential than they realise. With the right pricing, membership strategy and business model, a single studio can grow into a multi-million-pound business without needing more space or more classes. In this episode, Nic sits down with Pilates business expert Lise Kuecker, founder of Studio Grow, to discuss what actually drives profitable Pilates studios. Lise works with hundreds of boutique fitness studios around the world and shares the real numbers behind successful studios. From pricing psychology and memberships to team structure and sales metrics, this conversation reveals the systems that help studio owners turn passion into a sustainable and scalable business. They discuss the most common mistakes studio owners make in their early years, why many studios unknowingly leak profit, and how simple adjustments to pricing or membership structure can dramatically increase revenue. Timestamps 00:00 Intro to Lise 01:57 How Lise first got started in Pilates and the fitness industry 04:11 Early mistakes many studio owners make in their first year 09:45 How successful studios protect themselves from competition 11:53 The story behind how Studio Grow was created 12:54 Understanding memberships and how studios actually sell them 18:55 Where studios often lose money without realising 22:29 How labour models and organisational structure impact profit 24:12 The financial metrics every studio owner should track 24:44 Pricing strategies that guide clients towards the right option 27:40 Why memberships work and the psychology behind commitment 29:03 What the most successful Pilates studios do differently 34:22 Global boutique fitness trends and the rise of niche studios 40:03 Quick-fire questions If you’re a pilates studio owner looking for a mastermind to help you scale, systemise, and grow your business, check out Studio Grow here for a FREE masterclass!  Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with Lise: Studio Grow WebsiteStudio Grow PodcastStudio Grow InstagramStudio Grow Free Trainings Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    52 min

  2. 23 MARS

    How to Choose the Right Pilates Movements for Rehab with SJ Walls

    Too often Pilates teachers feel pressure to diagnose, label or overcomplicate movement. In reality, the most powerful thing we can do is help people move with confidence. In this episode, Nic speaks with clinician, Pilates educator and biomechanics specialist Sarah Jane Walls about the role of clinical reasoning in Pilates and why simplicity is often the most effective approach. SJ shares her journey from competitive runner to Pilates teacher and clinic owner, explaining how Pilates quite literally changed her life after a serious injury in her early twenties. Since then she has spent nearly three decades studying the body, completing multiple degrees including sports therapy, podiatry and public health, and is currently completing a PhD focused on biomechanics and diagnostic ultrasound. Together they discuss what Pilates teachers really need to know when working with injuries or in rehabilitation settings. SJ explains why communication and curiosity matter more than having every answer, how to assess movement by simply getting people moving, and why the feet often hold the key to understanding pain elsewhere in the body. Timestamps 00:00 Intro to SJ 02:33 What clinical reasoning actually means in Pilates 04:08 Trusting the Pilates method when working with complex cases 05:30 SJ’s journey into Pilates 10:26 Why lifelong learning is essential for movement professionals 13:14 Mentors, business skills and building a successful studio 15:50 Helping runners understand why they need Pilates 19:40 Personalising group classes so every client feels seen 27:28 Partnering with clinics and building referral relationships 30:22 The value of shadowing clinicians and building referrals 31:56 The most important skills for Pilates teachers working in rehab 34:18 Assessing clients by getting them moving first 38:57 What Pilates teachers should look for when assessing feet 46:35 Correcting movement patterns from the ground up 50:11 Orthotics, rehabilitation and when they are actually useful 53:22 Quick-fire questions If you found this conversation helpful, make sure you subscribe to Beyond the Reformer so you never miss an episode. Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with SJ SJ Walls InstagramThe Rehab Hub WebsiteSJ Walls LinkedIn Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    1 h 5 min

  3. 16 MARS

    Scaling a Pilates Empire Without Losing Integrity of the Method with Amy Jordan

    Nic sits down with Amy Jordan, founder of Pilates Addiction and creator of the WundaFormer, to explore what it really takes to build a Pilates empire without losing your purpose. From leaving a career in entertainment marketing to opening her first studio with every penny she had, Amy shares the courage, creativity and conviction behind her journey. They discuss equipment innovation, studio ownership, scaling through franchising, leadership boundaries, inclusive culture and the mindset required to grow sustainably. Amy opens up about developing new Pilates apparatus, launching revolutionary home equipment and the lessons she learned about slowing down, building strong foundations and letting go of control. She also shares her experience of facing cancer during Covid and how movement became part of her healing. This episode is for Pilates teachers, studio owners, movement educators and entrepreneurs who want to innovate, scale and lead with integrity while staying connected to the true roots of the method. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Amy Jordan 02:02 Leaving marketing and opening the first studio 07:05 Taking the leap and investing everything into her business 11:05 Expanding beyond the reformer 14:02 Sketching and inventing the WundaFormer 19:14 Opening multiple studios and building strong teams 29:22 Balancing athletic flow with classical principles 31:03 Reinventing props for better alignment at home 35:17 Building online reach and global impact 39:16 Designing a revolutionary home Pilates machine 43:01 Franchising Pilates Addiction and scaling with integrity 48:56 Leadership boundaries and empowering teams 50:52 Reflecting on what she has created 54:16 Quick fire questions If this conversation inspired you, please subscribe, follow and leave a review wherever you’re listening. Your support helps Beyond the Reformer grow and continue bringing you powerful conversations from across the global Pilates community. Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with Amy: Amy Jordan InstagramPilates AddictionAmy Jordan YouTubeWundaBar Website Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    1 h 7 min

  4. 9 MARS

    Rewriting Desk Posture Through Pilates with Kerrie-Anne Bradley

    Sitting all day is quietly reshaping our bodies and our confidence, and this episode explains exactly how to change that. In this conversation, Kerrie-Anne Bradley shares the story behind the Move at Your Desk Method and why she believes small, consistent movement breaks can transform not just your posture, but your mindset too. Kerrie-Anne reveals how Pilates principles can be applied in the real world, even while sitting at your desk. She and Nic explore the link between stress and posture, why “shoulders back and down” might be doing more harm than good, and how taking up more physical space can shift your confidence at work. Kerrie-Anne explains how movement improves energy, focus and productivity, and how her simple four-step system helps desk workers build sustainable movement habits without needing an hour-long workout. If you sit at a desk for hours on end, work with clients who do, or are interested in working with corporates as a Pilates teacher, this episode is for you. Timestamps 00:00 Intro to Kerrie-Anne 00:30 The mission behind Move at Your Desk 01:37 Kerrie-Anne’s journey to discovering Pilates 03:30 Discovering Pilates as a new mum and managing sciatica 06:11 How Pilates creates space in the body and builds confidence 10:45 Taking the leap into teacher training 14:17 Mentorship lessons and making Pilates feel human and fun 16:11 Creating a corporate desk movement method 18:36 Common desk body patterns and rethinking good posture 22:35 Bringing Pilates principles into daily desk habits 24:05 Helping clients move between sessions and build accountability 25:21 The four-step Move at Your Desk system explained 27:37 Workplace culture and leadership that supports wellbeing 29:34 How Pilates teachers can break into corporate wellness 38:05 Quick-fire questions 43:57 Where to connect with Kerrie-Anne If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to Beyond the Reformer, leave a review and share it on your socials. Your support helps us continue bringing thoughtful conversations to the Pilates community! Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with Kerrie-Anne: Workplace WellnessInstagram Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    53 min

  5. 5 MARS

    Dr Brent Anderson: The Future of Pilates Education and Industry Standards (PART 2)

    We’re back with Part 2 of the amazing conversation with Dr Brent Anderson to go deeper into what is really happening behind the scenes in the Pilates world. They’re chatting about education standards and what it actually means to take responsibility as a movement professional. Brent shares why teaching principles matter more than teaching protocols, and how to assess clients based on their real goals rather than assumptions. They explore the growing conversation around Pilates governance, post Covid training standards, and the gaps that still exist in protecting both teachers and consumers. Brent also reflects on leadership, bias and how we create safe, mature learning environments in the Pilates industry. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Part 2 of the podcast 01:06 Teaching principles over protocols and the core Polestar framework 04:25 Nic’s story with Pilates 08:49 Questions to uncover what a client really needs 13:36 Critical reasoning and the importance of listening 18:44 Bridging physiotherapy and Pilates teaching 23:54 Education standards and governance 35:10 Quick fire questions 40:33 Defining the types of Pilates for clarity in research and practice 42:23 Brent’s new podcast 45:49 Bias and navigating difficult conversations If this episode resonated with you, make sure you’re subscribed to Beyond the Reformer so you never miss a conversation shaping the future of Pilates! Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with Dr Brent Anderson: Polestar Pilates WebsitePolestar Pilates InstagramBrent Anderson InstagramJoin the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    1 h

  6. 2 MARS

    Dr. Brent Anderson: The Science and Philosophy Behind Polestar Pilates (PART 1)

    In Part One of this incredible two part interview, Nic sits down in California with Dr. Brent Anderson, physical therapist, educator and founder of Polestar Pilates. Brent shares how science has reshaped the way Polestar teaches core control, why positive movement experiences matter more than perfection, and how Polestar Pilates was born. The conversation goes deep into the emotional and spiritual power of movement. Brent reflects on how alignment creates presence, how presence builds internal locus of control, and why Pilates has the capacity to create life changing shifts far beyond the studio. Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Dr Brent Anderson of Polestar Pilates 01:41 Polestar’s culture of collaboration 04:43 Blending science, compassion and evolving movement research 05:29 Theory of core control 08:18 Teaching reformer to mixed levels and applying the 80 percent challenge rule 11:25 Swarm intelligence and precise cueing 14:37 Going from novice to expert 18:24 Brent’s early movement background 22:24 Why Polestar was born 26:24 Pilates as a catalyst for life change through body, mind and spirit alignment 28:10 The power of collective presence 33:09 Teaching as inquiry, mindfulness in class and internal locus of control 37:35 Moving beyond dogma 42:43 Subscribe for Part Two Make sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you can be notified when Part 2 of the conversation is released. And please leave a review and share the podcast with a friend so we can continue to get amazing guests like Brent onto the podcast. Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with Dr Brent Anderson: Polestar Pilates WebsitePolestar Pilates InstagramBrent Anderson Instagram Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    49 min

  7. 23 FÉVR.

    The Pilates Body Isn’t What You Think with Brooke Siler

    A Pilates body has nothing to do with aesthetics and everything to do with awareness, strength and freedom in your own skin. Nic sits down with Brooke Siler, author of The Pilates Body, to explore what the phrase “Pilates body” really means and why it has been so widely misunderstood. Brooke discusses her early training with Romana Kryzanowska, the direct lineage back to Joseph Pilates, and the responsibility of carrying a method forward without losing its philosophy. Brooke explains why breath is the missing piece in so much modern Pilates, the misunderstood concept of tension and release, and how true control builds empowerment in life. They explore classical vs contemporary Pilates, the explosion of reformer Pilates, why mat work is still important, and what it means to stay rooted in the method while teaching in a modern world. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Brooke 02:05 What the Pilates body means 09:46 Discovering Pilates and training with Romana Kryzanowska 12:09 What Romana was really like 15:36 Becoming a teacher 20:12 Romana’s lessons and stories about Joseph Pilates 24:09 What is misinterpreted about breath and control 28:31 Understanding tension and release 30:36 Classical vs contemporary Pilates 32:37 Breath as the foundation of powerful movement 34:39 Staying true to the method during the modern Pilates boom 39:21 The story behind writing and revising the book 44:12 Why mat work is essential and more relevant than ever 47:27 Responsibility as a teacher and Pilates for life and sport 53:04 Quick fire reflections and how to work with Brooke If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a conversation. Share this episode with another Pilates teacher and leave a rating and review to help more people discover the show. Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with Brooke: Brooke Siler Pilates WebsiteBrooke Siler Pilates InstagramShop The Pilates Body Revised Edition Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    1 h 4 min

  8. 16 FÉVR.

    The Story Behind Pilates Anytime and the Future of Online Pilates with Kristi Cooper

    Pilates as we know it today would not exist without Kristi Cooper and the bold decision she made in 2009 to put the method online before anyone believed it would work. While in LA, Nic got the chance to visit Kristi Cooper in her gorgeous house in Santa Barbara to discuss the story behind Pilates Anytime and the evolution of online Pilates education. In 2008, at a time when YouTube videos were limited to ten minutes and Pilates was still seen as exclusive and studio based, she was asked a simple question: why not put Pilates online? They dive into Kristi’s early journey with Pilates at just 13 years old, her training with Rael Isacowitz, and her passion for preserving the lineage of the method through the Pilates Legacy Project. The conversation explores classical versus contemporary Pilates, inclusivity across styles, the rise of athletic reformer trends, and the balance between staying true to the method while responding to modern data and member demand. Timestamps 00:00 Intro to Kristi 01:03 The original idea behind putting Pilates online 05:04 Kristi’s introduction to Pilates at 13 and how it changed her life 07:00 Training with Rael Isacowitz and stepping into teacher training 09:52 Launching Pilates Anytime in 2009 12:50 The Pilates Legacy Project and preserving the history of the method 19:05 Inclusivity across classical and contemporary styles and managing industry competition 23:54 Responding to trends while protecting the integrity of Pilates 25:29 Building community through workshops, emails and connection 26:34 Creating new content while managing a vast online library 28:20 The depth of Pilates education and the challenges facing modern teachers 29:09 Observation, mentorship and what makes a great Pilates instructor 31:03 How teachers are selected for Pilates Anytime 36:23 The educational role of online platforms in an unregulated industry 40:38 The future of online Pilates 42:24 Quickfire questions If you want to keep hearing conversations from amazing people within the industry, then please make sure to follow the podcast, rate it five stars and share it on Instagram. Connect with Nic: Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates Class Connect with Kristi: Pilates Anytime WebsitePilates Anytime InstagramKristi’s Instagram Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here. Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order. Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.

    55 min
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Welcome to Beyond the Reformer, the podcast where Pilates professionals and enthusiasts come together for thoughtful conversations, genuine insights, and inspiring stories. Join Nic every Monday morning to feel more connected, inspired, and empowered in your Pilates practice, teaching, and beyond…

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  • Création
    Nic Lenny
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    48
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    Tous publics
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    © 2026 Beyond the Reformer
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