Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life

Aly DiRoma

It’s your body. You’re in it all the time. But how well do you really understand it? Join Aly DiRoma host of Modern Body as she brings you the truths behind using Pilates and movement as a way to better understand and take care of your body in your modern life for life. Drawing from personal experiences as a Pilates and Movement instructor, expert insights, and the latest research on movement Aly unravels the trends and gives you the facts, so you walk away each week with a practical and realistic approach to movement and taking care of your body.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 124: The Summer of Remembering: Movement as a Medium for Memory and Reconnection

    Aly opens up about a personal reawakening that’s shaping how she approaches movement. After watching a documentary that stirred old memories of dancing, she followed the pull back to the studio to dance simply for the joy of it. She talks about how that experience opened her up to rediscovering other joys she'd long set aside. That spark became the north star for Modern Body’s Summer Camp series in August. The program is built around the idea that the body holds onto everything it's ever learned to do. Aly unpacks the concept of the body as a living archive, and explains why reconnecting with old, natural movement patterns (dancing, swimming, climbing, playing) matters just as much for grown adults as it does for developing kids. She walks through the four-week arc of Summer Camp, covering core connection, strength, balance, and trust, plus the daily "movement doodle" prompts designed to loosen up both body and mind. Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here:https://modernmoversguide.com/guide Media mentioned in the episode: Balanced and Barefoot, by Angela J. Hanscome Twelfth House, Holisticism Mama Dancers documentary Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

  2. Jul 17

    Ep. 123: Nutrition, Hormones & Movement: A Holistic Approach to Boost Fertility and Support Reproductive Health with McKenna Garrison

    Aly welcomes back holistic nutritionist McKenna Garrison for a deep dive into reproductive health. Together they map the groundwork for improved fertility: tracking your cycle, understanding ovulation windows, and taming chronic inflammation. McKenna breaks down how sleep, movement, and blood sugar tie into hormone health, why thyroid function matters for ovulation, and which nutrients and supplements actually earn a spot in your routine. Even if pregnancy isn't on your radar right now, this episode offers a blueprint for steadier cycles and stronger hormone health at any stage of life. Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here:https://modernmoversguide.com/guide Listen to Other Episodes with McKenna Garrison: Ep 15: “Fueling Your Body Well” - Holistic Gut Healing, Hormone Support, and Blood Sugar Balancing Practices to Fuel Your Body Long Term Ep. 43: Are You Supplement Savvy? Find What's Right for You-A Conversation with Holistic Nutritionist McKenna Garrison Ep. 87: Support Your Hormones through Perimenopause: A Conversation with Holistic Nutritionist McKenna Garrison Connect with McKenna: https://btbwithmckenna.com/ Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

  3. Jul 10

    Ep. 122: The Underrated Movement Your Body is Secretly Begging For: The Modern Mover’s Guide, Part 3

    Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here:https://modernmoversguide.com/guide In this EpisodeAly closes out her three-part ingredient series with the piece most people write off entirely: sustain. She breaks down why recovery work, think movement baths, fascial flows, and mobility sessions, isn't a bonus round but the broth that ties every other workout together, and why skipping it eventually turns even great support and strength training into burnout. She walks through what each regenerative practice targets in the body, from nervous system reset to fascia release to joint-specific mobility work. Related Episodes: Ep. 119: The Complete Modern Mover’s Guide, Part 1: How to Support Your Body from Inside to Feel Strong and Confident in your Movement Ep. 120: The Importance of Multi-layered Strength: The Complete Modern Mover's Guide, Part 2 Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

  4. Jul 3

    Ep. 121: Pilates Equipment - Recommendations for Your Home Movement Practice (Replay)

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode: In this replay episode Aly shares her home Pilates equipment picks, ranking each piece from must-have to optional and she explains exactly why it earns its spot. Aly walks through some staple props to enhance a home movement practice, and she weighs each against versatility, cost, and storage space, while offering household swaps for anyone not ready to buy. In addition to offering a curated list of recommendations, this episode also serves as a preview for Modern Body's upcoming Summer Camp series, where much of this gear will show up in class. Recommended Equipment: These links are suggestions. You can find similar, effective products from other vendors too. Resistance Bands https://amzn.to/4oY4jfi Mini Ball https://amzn.to/4vkPJAk Blocks https://amzn.to/3SVgOwb Light weights https://amzn.to/3QXA0J3 (This company has a wide variety of weights 2lbs and beyond) Wrist/ankle weights https://amzn.to/4vKoIqI

  5. Jun 26

    Ep. 120: The Importance of Multi-layered Strength: The Complete Modern Mover's Guide, Part 2

    Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide In this EpisodePilates builds strength, but not all strength, and this week Aly picks up part two of her Modern Mover's Guide series and zeroes in on strength as the second essential ingredient in a well-rounded movement practice. She unpacks the difference between type one and type two muscle fibers and how Modern Body can help you develop the kind of muscle mass and bone density that can carry you through your daily life and beyond. Aly maps out how Pilates and resistance training work as complements rather than competitors. She walks through the strength options built into the Modern Body weekly movement map, from Pilates-style classes to circuit-based heavier weight work. Related Episodes: Ep. 119: The Complete Modern Mover’s Guide, Part 1: How to Support Your Body from Inside to Feel Strong and Confident in your Movement Ep. 67: Are You Training All Muscle Fiber Types in Your Movement Practice? Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

  6. Jun 19

    Ep. 119: The Complete Modern Mover’s Guide, Part 1: How to Support Your Body from Inside to Feel Strong and Confident in your Movement

    Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guide In This Episode: Aly kicks off a 3-part mini-series by naming something most movers feel: the wellness world is overwhelming, even for the people inside it. Information about choosing the right workouts can be confusing, and often conflicting, but in this episode Aly offers focus and clarity. She breaks down the first of three essential ingredients her movement system is built on: support. This foundational layer of Pilates-based "Groundwork" classes develops breath mechanics, joint awareness, and core strength from the inside out, without the conflicting noise that clouds most movement spaces. Aly invites listeners to join the Modern Body community and discover her strategy for a well-rounded movement routine made simple. Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.

  7. Jun 12

    Ep. 118: Try Less: The Paradox of How Less Effort Can Increase Consistency and Joy in Your Movement Routine

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode Aly introduces her "try less" philosophy that challenges the deeply ingrained cultural message that more effort, more time, and more intensity always lead to better results. She shares how this shift inspired Modern Body’s Coffee Pilates, the short-form movement format that fits real life: 3 to 5 exercises, 15 minutes, and room for interruption. For anyone juggling caregiving, work, and the general unpredictability of daily life, this episode invites you to give yourself a break. Consistency does not require perfection, and that ease is not the enemy of progress. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

  8. Jun 5

    Ep. 117: Solve Postural Imbalances Without Limiting Your Movement Vocabulary

    Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this Episode: Aly challenges the popular notion that correcting postural imbalances means cutting certain movements out of our routine. A recent social media post prompted Aly to counter the message being served in that post: that some movement should be excluded when you are trying to correct postural imbalances. Aly asserts that by understanding the body's natural patterns we can unlearn habits that contribute to those postural imbalances. Instead of avoiding certain ranges of movement, the key is learning to support our bodies through all movements. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

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It’s your body. You’re in it all the time. But how well do you really understand it? Join Aly DiRoma host of Modern Body as she brings you the truths behind using Pilates and movement as a way to better understand and take care of your body in your modern life for life. Drawing from personal experiences as a Pilates and Movement instructor, expert insights, and the latest research on movement Aly unravels the trends and gives you the facts, so you walk away each week with a practical and realistic approach to movement and taking care of your body.

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