🎙️This week, we're joined by Pete Pallai, a leading figure in the Pilates world and owner of MyPilatesLondon. But Pete's journey is anything but ordinary. 💬💪 We'll explore his transformation from an Olympic bobsledder to a passionate Pilates instructor who once thought the practice was 'a little bit soft.'💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:00:00 🔥 From Olympian to Pilates coach: Meet Pete Pallai 00:29 💪 "Pilates is just for girls?" – Debunking the myth 01:36 🏉 Rugby to bobsleigh: The accidental Olympic journey 03:27 🛷 World championship madness: First bobsleigh ride ever! 06:11 🧊 Surviving ice burns, crashes & fear: Life in the Olympics 07:36 🧠 Lessons from the Olympics: Discipline, dedication & grit 09:27 💔 Rock bottom to reformers: Pete's life-altering Pilates discovery 10:52 🧘‍♂️ What makes Pilates so addictive and powerful? 12:20 🧩 Tailoring Pilates: From elite athletes to everyday folks 14:13 🧍‍♂️ Pilates misconceptions: "Fluffy" workouts & male stereotypes 16:17 💡 Pilates for men: Why it’s more hardcore than you think 18:12 👣 Pilates as the foundation of all movement & fitness 20:08 ⚠️ The Pilates boom: Fads, franchises & finding real quality 22:33 🎓 What makes a great Pilates teacher (and what doesn’t) 24:55 💥 From injury to empowerment: Pilates at any life stage 26:15 😂 S&M machines? Pilates studio misconceptions & funny stories 28:45 🧘‍♀️ Pilates vs yoga: Similar vibes, totally different game 30:43 🧠 Mind-body connection: Why Pilates demands presence 31:57 🧑‍🏫 Why good coaching makes or breaks a Pilates class 33:47 🦴 Why wrist & ankle strength matters (yes, even for runners!) 36:04 ⏱ How long to train as a Pilates instructor? Let’s break it down 37:13 🧘‍♂️ Mat Pilates vs reformer: What’s the difference & why it matters 38:11 🔮 The future of Pilates: Towers, chairs & circuit training? 39:40 📅 What’s the ideal weekly workout blend with Pilates? 41:06 🏃‍♀️ Can you keep running into your 80s? Here’s what it takes 43:01 👏 Real-life transformation: From back injury to ski slopes 44:26 ⚡ Quickfire with Pete: Fave exercise, celeb dream client & more 47:21 💬 Final words: “If it didn’t work the first time, try again”

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