Episodes

  • Perfect Synergy- Combining Pilates and Personal Training

    Perfect Synergy- Combining Pilates and Personal Training
    Mar 24 2026
    The fitness world contains a wide variety of modalities and techniques. Nora and Brian discuss the roles Pilates and Personal Training play in a well rounded fitness routine. Pilates focuses on movement quality, while personal training focuses on functional abilities, when they are combined, everyone benefits. Nora and Brian discuss the roles the two disciplines play and how cooperation with talented trainers in complimentary fields can help clients reach their goals more effectively.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Designing Specialized Reformer and Group Classes

    Designing Specialized Reformer and Group Classes
    Mar 17 2026
    Following up on our inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Larkam, we discuss ways to design Reformer classes for special populations. Putting a couple of classes on the schedule focusing on clients with osteoporosis, low back pain or pre and post-natal women can bring in a loyal clientele and position you as an instructor with specialized expertise. Working with these clients requires a deeper understanding of the condition and a conscious approach to program design but it can be so rewarding to see how Pilates can truly change lives. Let us know if you are doing this already and how it’s going.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    59 mins
  • Intelligent Reformer Class Programming with Elizabeth Larkam

    Intelligent Reformer Class Programming with Elizabeth Larkam
    Mar 10 2026
    S3-37 Intelligent Reformer Class Programming with Elizabeth Larkam
    Elizabeth Larkam has been teaching and evolving Pilates for 40 years. She developed the original group Reformer program when Balanced Body’s Pilates Allegro was launched in 1999. Since then Elizabeth has explored many advances in movement science, and integrated them into movement practice in the Pilates environment. She has now come full circle and is teaching 15 group Reformer classes each week. Listen to our fascinating discussion of how Elizabeth incorporates her many insights into the group Reformer environment.

    Elizabeth's Socials and Offers:
    Pilates Anytime classes 2026:
    Reformer Cardio - Leg and Arm Jumps
    Creating New, Strong Connections - Reformer with Box

    https://www.pilatesanytime.com/instructor-bio/76/Elizabeth-Larkam-Pilates-Teacher

    Books:
    1. Fascia in Motion (Handspring 2017)
    2. Pilates Applications for Health Conditions
    Two Volume Set
    Co-editors Madeline Black and Elizabeth Larkam
    Handspring Publishing, May 2025

    Elizabeth teaches online classes every day. A different prop every day of the week as well as Chair with rotator discs, Reformer with jump board, Reformer with box, Reformer with cords, loops, infinity footbar.
    http://www.bewellstaywell.net/elizabethlarkam

    Pilates Anytime classes 2026:
    Reformer Cardio - Leg and Arm Jumps
    Creating New, Strong Connections - Reformer with Box
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    1 hr
  • Madeline Black- Assessment, Analysis, Fascia and Movement

    Madeline Black- Assessment, Analysis, Fascia and Movement
    Mar 3 2026
    Today we are joined by Madeline Black, a Pilates teacher and educator with over 40 years experience changing lives through movement. Madeline has dedicated her life to deepening her understanding of the body in movement through in depth study of manual therapy, fascia and gait in addition to a practical background in dance, Pilates, yoga and related physical disciplines. Today we talk about how she developed her unique approach presented in her book, “Centered: Organizing the Body Through Kinesiology, Movement Theory and Pilates Techniques” and how she uses gait as an essential assessment tool in “Pilates Applications for Health Conditions” co-edited with Elizabeth Larkam. This is a deep dive into the many disciplines that make an effective movement teacher. Enjoy!

    Madeline's Socials:
    www.madelineblack.com

    IG https://www.instagram.com/madelineblackpilates/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MadelineBlackMethod/

    Substack https://substack.com/@madelineblackmoves

    Email: madeline@madelineblack.com

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Olympics!!!

    The Olympics!!!
    Feb 24 2026
    The Winter Olympics are just over and Brian and Nora reflect on the highs, lows, injuries, inspiration and magic of watching the best athletes in the world do their best.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    49 mins
  • Thoracolumbar Fascia and Low Back Pain

    Thoracolumbar Fascia and Low Back Pain
    Feb 17 2026
    Back pain has many causes and many solutions. Today Brian and Nora talk about the role of the thoracolumbar fascia in coordinating the action of the shoulder girdle, thorax, spine and pelvis and how it influences back pain. Movement, myofascial release and training principles for remodeling fascia are the key topics for today.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    59 mins
  • What do I do about Stenosis?

    What do I do about Stenosis?
    Feb 10 2026
    Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the vertebral spaces the nerves travel through. Stenosis is a common concern for older adults and one that can be quite debilitating, leading to pain and weakness with walking, standing or sitting. Specific exercises from an experienced personal trainer or Pilates teacher can help clients to manage it to minimize pain and maximize functional movement. Join Brian and Nora for case studies and strategies for your clients or yourself.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Working with Kids

    Working with Kids
    Feb 3 2026
    Following up on our conversation with Matt McCulloch about kids and sports, we wanted to talk about strategies and training approaches to help kids become more comfortable and confident in their bodies, to learn that movement is fun and to set them up for a lifetime of physical enjoyment. Kids come into Pilates and personal training for many different reasons. If you work with kids training to improve their performance, their posture, to recover from an injury or just to work out this conversation has a lot of tips and pointers for creating success.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    1 hr and 2 mins