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In this Episode

Our posture isn’t something we set once and forget—it’s something we practice all day long. In this episode Aly explains how posture is a living reflection of our daily movement habits, modern conveniences, and accumulated patterns. She explores how today’s sedentary culture quietly shapes the body, and why meaningful change doesn’t come from a single corrective cue, but from awareness layered over time.

Aly emphasizes that the body is intelligent and adaptive—constantly learning from what we do most. She explains how fascia, joints, and muscles respond to repeated positions, reinforcing what’s familiar in an effort to keep us functional, even if that function eventually leads to discomfort. Rather than labeling movements as “good” or “bad,” she encourages listeners to notice what we do unconsciously: how we sit, stand, carry bags, brush our teeth, or settle into the couch night after night.

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Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If 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.

Referenced Episode

Ep. 67: Are you training all muscle fiber types in your movement practice?

In this Episode

Aly explains why the answer to the question in the title isn’t a simple yes or no. Instead of fueling the comparisons between Pilates, strength training, and cardio, Aly reframes the conversation asking listeners the question: enough for what?

This episode invites you into a more nuanced, individualized understanding of movement. Aly explores how Pilates supports posture, joint health, endurance, and body awareness—while also being clear about what it doesn’t do on its own. She positions Pilates not as a competing system, but as a powerful foundation that helps everything else work better.

Rather than prescribing a single “right” way to move, Aly encourages listeners to assess their goals, season of life, and physical history, and she stresses that movement should adapt to you, not the other way around.

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Stay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiroma

If 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.

Referenced Episode

Ep 20: Is Neutral the Best Position to Be in All the Time?

In this Episode

Aly takes on one of the most confusing concepts in Pilates: pelvic positioning. Neutral or imprint? Tilt or don’t tilt? If those cues have ever felt contradictory—or left you wondering if you’re “doing it right” then this episode offers more clarity.

Aly reframes pelvic positioning not as a rulebook, but as a set of adaptable tools. She walks listeners through what neutral and imprint actually mean anatomically, why neither position is universally “better,” and how each serves a purpose depending on stability, strength, load, and what the body needs on a given day. Rather than chasing perfection, the emphasis is on understanding, choice, and self-trust.

Throughout the episode, Aly returns to a central theme that defines the Modern Body approach: movement should support real bodies in real life. Pelvic positioning isn’t about locking into one “correct” posture—it’s about developing awareness, adaptability, and confidence that carries from the mat into daily movement.

Referenced Modern Body Classes:

Find Your Foundation (Movement Map)

Resources

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