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• 🎙️ Teaching Beyond the Mat: Why Barre Training Might Be Your Next Best Move

  If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something more—more creativity, more energy, more connection in your teaching—this episode is for you.In this follow-up to our popular episode on adding modalities to your Pilates business, we dive deep into the power and possibility of Barre Teacher Training. Hannah shares her personal story of falling in love with barre, what inspired her to create the Perfitly You® method, and why this training is transforming how teachers lead, cue, and connect with their clients.💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:How Hannah’s professional dance background shaped the Perfitly You® barre methodWhy barre offers more than just a great workoutThe biggest gaps in typical barre teacher trainings—and how this one fills themHow the program blends science and artistry for truly empowered teachingWho this training is for (spoiler: not just dancers!)The emotional and professional growth teachers experience through the programA behind-the-scenes look at the online and in-person training optionsReal talk: What if you’re nervous or feel like you’re “not ready”?🌟 This training is for you if you want to:Teach with clarity, confidence, and creativityLearn how to cue, correct, and structure your own classesEmbrace inclusive, body-positive teaching for all levelsBuild a sustainable business doing what you love📌 Join the WaitlistGet early access to the next round of Perfitly You® Barre Teacher Training, plus an invitation to the virtual open house and exclusive early bird discounts.English: Barre Teacher Training - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherGerman: Barre Trainer Ausbildung - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherLinks and Resources:Train the Trainers: Train the Trainers - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherPerfitly You® Barre Teacher Training: Barre Teacher Training - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherPerfitly You® Barre Trainer Ausbildung: Barre Trainer Ausbildung - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherOptimal Health Workshop: Optimal Health | Performance Fit OnlinePerfitly You Inspire MembershipFree Creativity Challenge for Pilates Teachers: Free Creativity ChallengeFree Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: 100 Pilates Class ThemesFree Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: Top Teaching TipsConnect with us at: [email protected] Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.comPerformance Fit Pilates on Instagram: Instagram (@performance_fit_pilates)Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: Performance Fit PilatesHannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linke

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• Is Pilates Enough? When and Why to Add a New Modality to Your Teaching

  Is Pilates enough—or could adding another modality expand your impact, reignite your teaching, and support your clients more holistically?In this episode, Hannah dives into the pros and cons of supplementing your Pilates practice or studio offerings with other modalities like barre, yoga, strength training, massage, and more. You'll explore how these additions can attract new clients, boost retention, enhance your creativity, and deepen your movement knowledge—but also where they can clash with your brand, stretch your capacity, or distract from your core purpose.Whether you're a new teacher, experienced studio owner, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a grounded and thoughtful look at how to grow intentionally—without losing your Pilates identity.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✔️ The 10 biggest benefits of expanding your teaching with a second modality✔️ Potential pitfalls—and how to avoid them✔️ Client avatars for different modalities and how they fit into your business✔️ How to assess if you're ready (or not) to take on something new✔️ Why a strong foundation is more important than new offerings✔️ How to test a new idea without overcommittingSubscribe, Rate & ShareLove this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a fellow teacher or studio owner who might benefit from the conversation.Links and Resources:Train the Trainers: Train the Trainers - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherPerfitly You® Barre Teacher Training: Barre Teacher Training - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherPerfitly You® Barre Trainer Ausbildung: Barre Trainer Ausbildung - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah TeutscherOptimal Health Workshop: Optimal Health | Performance Fit OnlinePerfitly You Inspire MembershipFree Creativity Challenge for Pilates Teachers: Free Creativity ChallengeFree Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: 100 Pilates Class ThemesFree Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: Top Teaching TipsConnect with us at: [email protected] Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.comPerformance Fit Pilates on Instagram: Instagram (@performance_fit_pilates)Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: Performance Fit PilatesHannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher/

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• Beyond the Workout: How Pilates Teachers Can Help Clients Thrive

  As Pilates teachers, we do more than guide movement—we help our clients build healthier lifestyles that support longevity, vitality, and overall well-being. In this episode, we go beyond the workout to explore how Pilates teachers can integrate the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine into their teaching and create lasting impact.Expect science-backed insights, expert quotes, and actionable teaching strategies to help clients thrive inside and outside the studio. Whether you're an experienced teacher or new to Pilates, this episode will give you the tools to elevate your coaching and empower your clients beyond their workouts.What you'll learn in this episode:✔️ How movement is medicine—and why Pilates plays a vital role in long-term health.✔️ Current exercise and sleep guidelines—and how they relate to Pilates.✔️ The connection between movement, stress relief, and mental well-being.✔️ Why social connection matters for your clients' success and how to foster a welcoming studio culture.✔️ How to encourage lifestyle shifts without overstepping professional boundaries.✔️ Practical tips to seamlessly integrate Lifestyle Medicine principles into your classes.LINKS:Health Workshop link: Optimal Health | Performance Fit OnlineWaitlist Perfitly You Barre Teacher Training: Barre Teacher TrainingWarteliste Barre Ausbildung: Barre AusbildungFree Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themesFree Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tipsFree Creativity Masterclass: mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclassTrain the Trainers: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainersConnect with Us: [email protected] Fit Pilates: pilates-studio-nuernberg.comPerformance Fit Pilates on Instagram: @‌performance_fit_pilatesPerformance Fit Pilates on YouTube: @‌PerformanceFitPilatesHannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher

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• 12 Pilates Myths – Separating Fact from Fiction

  There are so many myths and misconceptions about Pilates that hold people back from experiencing its full benefits. Is Pilates just for flexibility? Do you need to be young, female, or a dancer to do it? Is Reformer Pilates the only "real" Pilates? In this episode, we bust 12 of the biggest Pilates myths using science, insights, and real-world situations. Whether you're a teacher trying to educate clients or a curious student, this episode will clear up misconceptions and help you see what Pilates truly offers.💡 Expect actionable strategies for trainers to reframe these myths in their classes and studios—so they can attract, educate, and retain clients by showing what Pilates truly is.What you'll learn in this episode:✔️ The truth behind 12 of the biggest Pilates myths and why they persist✔️ Scientific research that proves Pilates is more than just stretching✔️ How Pilates helps athletes, older adults, and rehab clients alike✔️ How teachers can reframe client misconceptions in their studios and classes✔️ Actionable teaching strategies to build trust and bust myths in real timeLINKS:Please include all the regular links and update this list to include the Optimal Health Workshop link: Optimal Health | Performance Fit OnlineWaitlist Perfitly You Barre Teacher Training: Barre Teacher TrainingWarteliste Barre Ausbildung: Barre Ausbildung

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• March Matness: The Art of Growth and Self-Care in Pilates

  In honor of March Matness, a global celebration of Pilates mat exercises, Hannah sits down with the inspiring Lesley Logan for a lively and thought-provoking conversation about Pilates, teaching, and self-care. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of practicing and teaching Pilates, offering invaluable insights for enthusiasts, aspiring instructors, and seasoned teachers alike. Lesley shares her journey into Pilates, the power of curiosity in teaching, and how setting boundaries can transform both your practice and your life.Whether you're joining March Matness as a client or instructor, this episode will inspire you to embrace growth, connection, and self-care on and off the mat. Lesley Logan, a 2nd generation certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of Online Pilates Classes™: #1 Reformer, Mat, Chair Exercises , the first free online catalog of Pilates exercise tutorials, where you can also find weekly Pilates classes and workshops. Teaching Pilates since 2008, she has run multiple studios, has trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students around the world. When not teaching from her studio in Las Vegas, Lesley she’s hosting her podcast Be It Till You See it or traveling the world leading Pilates retreats Links and Free Resources@‌lesley.loganwww.lesleylogan.coFree Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themesFree Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tipsFree Creativity Masterclass: mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclassTrain the Trainers: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainersOptimal Health Workshop: https://performance-fit-online.heymarvelous.com/product/79265Connect with Us: [email protected] Performance Fit Pilates: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: @performance_fit_pilatesPerformance Fit Pilates on YouTube: @PerformanceFitPilates Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher

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