John Vignola ~ Pilates Civilian

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This podcast has featured First Generation Pilates teachers,
Second Generation teachers, authors, photographers, equipment
owners and even a Pilates historian, but I’ve yet to feature just
a regular guy who has taken a liking to the Pilates method. I
thought it might be interesting for us to hear from a Pilates
civilian, if you will, who also happens to be my BIL -
brother-in-law, John Vignola or JV, as everyone calls him.


When I was healing from Covid, my sister and JV were so gracious
in allowing me to recover at their house. On the days I felt
strong enough, I’d work with JV and teach him some of the mat
exercises and stretches to help him free up his chronic achy low
back. As an lifelong athlete, beginning with high school and
college gymnastics, JV spent decades weight training and body
building. However, a sports injury he sustained over 28 years ago
never fully healed, that is, until I introduced him to the
Pilates mat work. Stunned by the immediate results, JV wanted
more and joined one of my weekly mat classes.


For those of you who may have people in your lives that still
think Pilates is really best suited for professional dancers or
athletes, please have them listen to this interview. This episode
is dedicated to just regular guys and gals, who if interested in
devoting time and effort, will get tremendous benefits thru
practicing the Pilates Method. You might say, this Method is your
true friend with benefits!

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