Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life

Episodes

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  Ep. 124: The Summer of Remembering: Movement as a Medium for Memory and Reconnection 24.07.2026 39m

  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/alydiromaIf 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/guideMedia mentioned in the episode:Balanced and Barefoot, by Angela J. HanscomeTwelfth House, HolisticismMama Dancers documentaryWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]
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  Ep. 123: Nutrition, Hormones & Movement: A Holistic Approach to Boost Fertility and Support Reproductive Health with McKenna Garrison 17.07.2026 1h 6m

  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/guideListen 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 TermEp. 43: Are You Supplement Savvy? Find What's Right for You-A Conversation with Holistic Nutritionist McKenna GarrisonEp. 87: Support Your Hormones through Perimenopause: A Conversation with Holistic Nutritionist McKenna GarrisonConnect with McKenna: https://btbwithmckenna.com/Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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]
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  Ep. 122: The Underrated Movement Your Body is Secretly Begging For: The Modern Mover’s Guide, Part 3 10.07.2026 25m

  Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here:https://modernmoversguide.com/guideIn 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 MovementEp. 120: The Importance of Multi-layered Strength: The Complete Modern Mover's Guide, Part 2Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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]
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  Ep. 121: Pilates Equipment - Recommendations for Your Home Movement Practice (Replay) 03.07.2026 24m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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/4oY4jfiMini Ball https://amzn.to/4vkPJAkBlocks https://amzn.to/3SVgOwbLight weights https://amzn.to/3QXA0J3 (This company has a wide variety of weights 2lbs and beyond)Wrist/ankle weights https://amzn.to/4vKoIqI
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  Ep. 120: The Importance of Multi-layered Strength: The Complete Modern Mover's Guide, Part 2 26.06.2026 20m

  Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideIn 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 MovementEp. 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/alydiromaIf 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]
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  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 19.06.2026 18m

  Get the Modern Mover's Guide Here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideIn 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/alydiromaIf 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.
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  Ep. 118: Try Less: The Paradox of How Less Effort Can Increase Consistency and Joy in Your Movement Routine 12.06.2026 16m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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 EpisodeAly 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]
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  Ep. 117: Solve Postural Imbalances Without Limiting Your Movement Vocabulary 05.06.2026 18m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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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  Ep. 116: Is There A Best Movement Type? 29.05.2026 12m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:There’s a lot of noise on social media in the health and wellness arena. Influencers declare one movement system is superior until new research shows up that launches another cycle of new health concerns. It can feel like an endless cycle of advice that leaves many of us feeling behind before we even begin. Aly cuts through that noise with a simple perspective: there is no hierarchy of movement. In the episode, Aly encourages us to release the pressure of finding the one "best" workout because the most effective movement practice will always be the one that feels good, fits our body's unique history, and evolves over time. Referenced Episode: Ep. 99: Movement Making Systems - What They Are and How They Work Together
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  Ep. 115: Break the Cycle - The Recipe for QL & Lower Back Relief 22.05.2026 25m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:That nagging tension in the lower back during a bridge or hip thrust might not be a mystery. It might be because the quadratus lumborum is doing all the work. Aly takes listeners inside one of the most misunderstood muscles in the body, the QL, tracing its anatomy, its habits, and the domino effect that happens when the surrounding system stops pulling its weight. Aly walks through exactly how she would prepare a client with an overactive QL before ever attempting a bridge, and offers a practical checklist anyone can apply in their very next class that includes how to use breath as a preparatory tool, what pelvis position to look for at the top of a bridge, and when a resistance band or block might be the missing piece.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]
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  Ep. 114: Mobility Training - What It Is and Why You Need It (RE-PLAY) 15.05.2026 28m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Movement is not just something the body does: it is something the body needs. In this re-play episode, Aly unpacks what mobility training actually is, how joints move, and why so many people are quietly losing a physical capacity they were born with. She walks through the difference between passive and active mobility, the role of joint positioning, and why even hypermobile bodies stand to gain from this kind of training. This episode lays out the real-life payoff of training the body to move as it was designed to, and how to start doing exactly that today.
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  Ep. 113: Why "Good Enough" is the Key to Progress 08.05.2026 21m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Perfectionism has a way of keeping us exactly where they are. We wait for the right time, the right space, the right conditions. And in the meantime, life moves on. Aly gets candid about something she wrestles with herself: the way perfectionism disguises itself as preparation and ends up morphing into the biggest obstacle to a consistent movement practice. Drawing from her own experience as a new mother navigating an unpredictable schedule, she unpacks how the pressure to do it all perfectly can lead to doing nothing at all.Aly walks listeners through three of the most common hang-ups that hold people back. When we chase the ideal routine, get locked into all-or-nothing thinking, or suffer paralysis for fear of doing it wrong, those habits end up stalling any progress that imperfect small steps could achieve. Aly offers refreshingly honest, low-barrier strategies for moving past that perfectionist thinking.Referenced Modern Body Classes: Coffee Pilates SeriesBook Aly mentioned: Art & FearWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]
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  Ep. 112: Periodization - The Strategy For Smart, Sustainable Training 01.05.2026 15m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:There is a smarter way to train, and it starts with understanding how structure creates results. Aly introduces the concept of periodization, the training strategy at the heart of the Modern Body studio programming. She guides listeners through the science-backed approach of breaking training into intentional blocks, each with a clear focus and a defined timeline. Aly explains how periodizations leads to measurable, lasting gains in strength, endurance, and muscle mass.She also addresses the critical role of de-load weeks. These “rest” weeks are built into the method by design because the body actually requires recovery time to consolidate strength and prepare for the next level of challenge. Listeners will come away with a clear framework for training smarter, along with an inside look at what is coming next inside Modern Body with the Empowered Strength program.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]
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  Ep. 111: Props - The Power Move for Your Practice 24.04.2026 30m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Small pieces of equipment can make a surprisingly significant difference in how we feel movement in our bodies and Aly shares the details about how introducing a simple prop in an exercise can help you tap into the move’s essence. She walks listeners through what these tools actually do mechanically including how they shift load, change the relationship between the body and gravity, amplify muscular emphasis, and open up a wider range of modification options for every fitness level and life stage. Aly explains the reasoning behind each prop so that listeners feel empowered to use them in order to achieve the maximum benefit of any exercise. This episode is the third installment in Aly's ongoing series designed to help us get the most out of any exercise.Related EpisodesEp. 109: Stop Forcing Your Body to Fit into the Exercise Mold - Understanding Muscular Emphasis to Discover What Your Body NeedsEp. 110: Modifications - The Most Powerful Too You Haven't Been UsingWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]
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  Ep. 110: Modifications - The Most Powerful Too You Haven't Been Using 17.04.2026 27m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:There is power in knowing how to work with your body rather than against it. In this episode Aly makes the case that modifications are not a fallback for those who cannot keep up. They are one of the most intelligent tools in a mover's arsenal. Aly reframes the word "modification" entirely and invites listeners to think of it instead as personalizing, individualizing, and adapting movement to meet your body exactly where it is today.Aly walks through four no-equipment modifications anyone can apply in any class: simplifying the exercise by single-tasking it, adjusting the starting position, reducing the load, and narrowing the range of motion. She draws from familiar Pilates exercises like the Hundred, the Breaststroke, and the Shoulder Bridge, and shows how small, intentional changes can unlock the full benefit of a movement, not diminish it. Listeners will come away with a new sense of agency on the mat and a practical toolkit for showing up confidently, no matter what the body is asking for that day.
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  Ep. 109: Stop Forcing Your Body to Fit into the Exercise Mold - Understanding Muscular Emphasis to Discover What Your Body Needs 10.04.2026 35m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Every body is different, and so is every body's experience of movement. In this episode, Aly kicks off a new series by exploring one of the most common questions she hears from movers at every level: "Am I doing this right?" She answers that question by introducing two foundational concepts: the muscular emphasis and essence of an exercise. That shifts the focus from how a movement looks to what it is actually doing inside the body. Aly walks listeners through familiar Pilates exercises like breaststroke, shoulder bridge, and the hundred to illustrate how understanding what a movement is designed to accomplish can completely change the way it is experienced.This episode is the first in a three-part series, with upcoming episodes dedicated to modifications and props. What ties it all together is Aly's passion for helping others understand their bodies so that they can navigate any class, in any setting, with confidence in what their body is telling them.
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  Ep. 108: The Science of Movement - Your Muscles in Action [replay] 03.04.2026 23m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Muscle contractions might sound like gym-class vocabulary, but understanding how they actually work inside the body changes everything about the way movement feels. In this replay episode, Aly breaks down the science of muscle contractions in a way that is both accessible and immediately applicable. She makes the case that quality of movement will always outperform quantity, and that the mind-body connection is the missing piece most people never think to look for. Aly’s close look at how muscles work when we move helps listeners understand what their muscles are doing at any given moment. That new understanding will give us confidence to move through life with greater trust in our bodies.
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  Ep. 107: A Spring Movement Inventory: The 3-Step Framework to Refresh Your Routine 27.03.2026 24m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Season changes are more than a shift in temperature. They signal a time for pausing, taking stock, and realigning. In this episode Aly guides listeners through a spring movement inventory, a practical and surprisingly clarifying exercise inspired by a recent closet clean-out. Using three simple categories (like, need, and want), Aly helps us examine what our current movement practice actually contains, what it might be missing, and whether the habits we have built still reflect who we are today.Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all approach, Aly draws from her own honest experiences as a mother, runner, and Pilates practitioner to illustrate how these three baskets work together. You’ll come away from this episode with a framework you can complete in as little as five minutes. It’s a streamlined inventory that brings clarity, reduces overwhelm, and opens the door to a movement routine that genuinely fits your life right now, not the life you lived five or ten years ago.
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  Ep. 106: How to Bring More Movement into Your Work Day: A Conversation with Workplace Movement Expert and Pilates Instructor Kerrie-Anne Bradley 20.03.2026 48m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Most of us spend more hours at a desk than we care to admit, and our bodies quietly pay the price. Aly sits down with Kerri-Anne Bradley, a UK-based Pilates instructor, workplace wellbeing expert, and former economist, whose firsthand experience with desk-related pain became the foundation for her Move at Your Desk Method. Kerri-Anne explains how her method steps in to bridge the gap between weekly Pilates sessions and the remaining 40-plus hours of a workweek.The conversation covers everything from the mechanics of how prolonged sitting reshapes our movement patterns, to the surprisingly small interventions that can shift how a person feels by the end of a workday. Kerri-Anne also shares how intentional movement, even in short bursts, creates real physical and mental impact. If you spend hours at a desk, whether it’s in an office or in a corner of your bedroom, this episode brings you a new perspective on how you can support your body while you get work done.Connect with Kerri-Anne: kerri-annebradley.com, on Instagram @kerriannebradleymovesWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]
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  Ep. 105: The Use it or Lose it Principle & Reversibility - Maintaining and Regaining Movement Health in Any Season of Life 13.03.2026 17m

  Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf 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:Movement skills have a way of quietly fading in the background of busy lives if we don’t keep up a consistent movement practice. In this episode, Aly recounts how a spontaneous return to the dance floor became the spark for a candid, science-informed conversation about the "use it or lose it" principle and what it actually means for the body we live in today. Aly draws on concepts from thermodynamics and psychology to reframe how listeners think about lost mobility, faded strength, and the movement patterns that once felt effortless.The message here is reassurance: the body holds memory, and decline is not a destination. Aly walks listeners through the concept of reversibility — the idea that the body, like any complex system, can be restored — and offers a grounded, realistic roadmap for reclaiming movement capacity bit by bit. Whether it has been one year or twenty since a skill felt natural, this episode makes a compelling case that consistent, intentional movement, even just five minutes a day, is enough to start turning the tide.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]