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Madonna Barrett

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Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor
Coogee Beach Sydney
Sexagenerian!
Live Zoom Classes
Mon 8.30am
Wed n Fri 6.30am n 8.30am
Sa Su 9am

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If I got a dollar every time someone told me, 👇🏼

“This is just how my body is,” or “I’ve been told this is just how my body works,” I’d be scratching my a** and blowing bubbles on a remote island in the Seychelles. 🏝️

Because when something feels off, we love an explanation.

Your femur is too long.
Your hips aren’t level.
Your previous injury is inhibiting it.
Or my personal favourite, your left glute med is weak.🥴

If you’re a professional, you pull out the anatomy bingo card.

If you’re not, you still look for an explanation, because that’s how we make sense of what we’re feeling.

But an explanation isn’t the same as knowing how to verify what’s actually limiting the movement.

And usually before attending one of our MFA seminars most associate testing with manual therapy.

But I’m here to tell you, its very possible to find whats limiting progress without touching anyone.

That’s what we do in MFA.

We don’t guess what the body needs. We give you a way to find out.

Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength

#movementfunctionacademy #jointstrength #functionalmobility #tightmuscles #jointhealth

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Comment “JOINT POWER” and I’ll send you what’s included.

Earn CPDs with NPCP 16, NASM 1.6, AFAA, 1.6 AusActive 9, PAA 6, and REPs UAE6. 🏆

Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength

#movementfunctionacademy #mfaclasses #jointhealth #jointstrength #pilateseducation

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You know when your kids are little…and you’re with them all day thinking bloody hell, these kids are feral 😂

Then you take them on a playdate…and suddenly you’re like… wow they’re actually pretty calm 😅

Nothing changed you just had a benchmark.

That’s exactly what happened at the pop up and we’ve been chatting about it nonstop since 😎

For the first time I had a strong M.F.A crew in the room and a few instructors who are about to become M.F.A in a few weeks 🥰

And it wasn’t about who’s better because that’s not how we roll 👇🏼

But one thing was distinctively clear 🪞

Their power output, their awareness 🔥

That’s what happens when you know how to expand strength where the body was blocked. 🤌🏼

Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength

#movementfunctionacademy #mfaclasses #pilatesfusion #jointstrength #functionalmobility

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When the M.F.A tribe comes together, their power is undeniable. 🔥

The way they express strength sets a new standard. 🤌🏼

M.F.A classes are so different and powerful that until you’ve experienced it, you can’t fully imagine it. ✨

I loved spending time with all of you 🥰

To the ladies that came to experience M.F.A classes for the first time, we salute you ✊🏼

To my partners in crime, @thecollagenlab @sidewalksociety.au @wildmingo @futureskinrosebery @trueprotein and @medusahotelsydney

Thank you for working at my speed 😅 I know pulling something like this together in less than 3 weeks isn’t easy, and I couldn’t have done it without you. 😘

To my girl @frannymcgpilates celebrating her birthday in Tasmania… we missed you 🎈♥️

You can listen to community feedback in my stories.

Keep your eyes peeled we are planning something BIG!! 💃🏻

Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength

#mfaclasses #movementfunctionacademy #sydneypilates #pilatessydney #pilatesevent

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Back pain every time you hinge or load? That’s often a hip problem, not a back problem.

Comment “HIPPOWER” and I’ll send you a free class that fixes it, so you can hinge and load like a boss.

So excited to meet everyone at our last-minute M.F.A. pop-up tomorrow 🥳

I’ve been told it takes 2-3 months to plan one of these.

But since Mamacita operates like Speedy Gonzales, somehow we pulled it off in under three weeks 🥳

If you’re away this weekend for the public holiday, keep an eye out for the next one.

Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength

#hiphinge #hipstrengthening #backpainexercises #hippainexercises #movementfunctionacademy

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After 5 games - 4 wins and a draw we have finished top of the pool.

*Semi tomorrow v NSW

Game 1 Player's Player - Karen Iwanuscha
Game 2 Player's Player - Margie Coleman
Game 3 Player's Player - Madonna Barrett
Game 4 Player's Player - Julie Bennett
Game 5 Player's Player - Jo Bowman
🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑🏑

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DM “JOINT POWER” to choose your preferred city 🌎

“Whilst studios open all around me I stand out with my MFA education & classes! People talk, clients praise feeling great, my waitlist is a testament to that! Best certification I have ever done 🙏🏼 I the longest You are a Queen, but more than that you are generous, giving and truly care about us. You help us thrive, guiding all of the MEA crew along the way.” @pilates_with_susan

Check her out 👆🏼

Ava, guide and guardians of your joint strength

‼️ I’m fully aware some of us have worn out cartilage and multiple injuries! That said, you will be surprised how much capacity you still can earn.

The exercises above WON’T increase access but it will strengthen what you have access too 😎 #kneeinjury

#mobilityfitnessacademy #mobilitycertification #nextlevelteaching #pilateseducation #movementeducation #hamstringcurls

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You’re an instructor who pours your heart into class plans, and they work—most of the time.⁣
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But then there are those moments where people struggle no matter…⁣
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Their age or fitness level, restrictions simply hold them back. 🔐 ⁣
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You try modifying exercises, adding props, scaling things down—metaphorically cuddling them so they feel better. ❤️‍🩹 ⁣
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And while it helps a little, deep down you know—it ain’t solving the problem. ⁣
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It’s just keeping them moving in a small, familiar range. ⁣
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But what if that didn’t have to be the narrative?⁣
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What if, instead of scaling back, you had the knowledge and tools to guide them into places they’ve avoided?⁣
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What if you could help them reclaim movement they thought was lost?⁣
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Imagine your classes creating real, measurable change—where clients don’t just feel better, but move better for years to come.⁣
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That’s exactly what you’ll gain with M.F.A: the tools to address limitations head-on, and the understanding to integrate them into your classes with confidence.⁣
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Because the goal isn’t just to move—it’s to move beyond. ⁣
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And for that to be possible, you need a roadmap that deepens your understanding of biomechanics—minus the complicated technicalities 🥸⁣
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As my M.F.A crew says: “I don’t even want to blink so I don’t miss a thing you say or do.” 🥹⁣
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Lock in this year’s pricing before it goes up in January!⁣

Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength
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#mobilityfitnessacademy #spinalmobility #abs #corestrengthening #shouldermobility #classplan #pilateseducation #functionalmobility #shoulderpain #frozenshoulder #spinemobility #pilatesteachertraining #movementeducation #fitnesseducator

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Flexibility Can Be Masked by Poor Mobility⁣ 🥸
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Imagine having a roadmap that allows you to pinpoint when flexibility is concealing poor mobility—knowing exactly where to look, how to verify what you see (or what you think you see), and, more importantly, understanding what to apply at the precise moment to initiate change. ⁣
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Will you feel empowered and more confident? ⁣
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As an instructor, being able to walk into a group class or a private session and know when modifications serve a purpose and when they actually exacerbate an underlying issue will make you feel like a top-tier instructor!⁣
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Yes, props sometimes help clients cheat easily into a range they haven’t earned yet and that’s obviously not the goal! ⁣
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It’s a process, but that process doesn’t have to be a lifelong search. ⁣
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Instead, you can follow a roadmap that I’ve developed for you, one that will save you time, broaden your scope of practice, and empower you to help your clients on a whole new level, regardless of population and age.⁣
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If you like to be able to fill in the gaps where Pilates can’t then comment ‘Strong Joints’ ⁣
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Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength⁣
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#mobilityfitnessacademy #functionalmobility #movementeducation #pilateseducation #pilatesinstructortraining #pilates #functionalbody #anatomyinmotion #movementscience #calipilates #miamipilates #sanfranciscopilates #bostonpilates #houstonpilates

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There are shoulder rotations, and then there are shoulder rotations at the base of the squat 🥵⁣
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A challenge for some and impossible for most!⁣
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You’d never know this shoulder had multiple injuries.⁣
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She’s upgraded and a smooth operator now because I care the most about my function—and yours!⁣
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Fudge you, sticky shoulders!⁣
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Two more sleeps until the Zoom seminar. Let’s go upgrade our quality of movement ✊🏼⁣
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Congratulations to these superstars for passing their exams 🙌🏼 @yasminkarachiwala @dynamicpilatesau @madonna.moves 🫶🏻

Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength⁣
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Ps. Did you know I have an army of M.F.A providers that can help you with your sticky joints?

PPS. @healthyadventurefitness I’m taking you on a shoulder date 😘

#mobilityfitnessacademy #frozenshoulder #strongshoulders #shouldermobility #shoulderstability #shoulderrehab #shoulderinjury #stickyshoulders #shoulderpain

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How are your neck and shoulders doing?⁣
Most people, when answering this question, start thinking about how they feel!⁣
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If you’re in the camp of pain and discomfort, the answer is straightforward. However, if you’re in the camp where pain is not present yet, the case is more complicated and mysterious.⁣
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The “no pain” camp is often moving blindly! What I mean by that is they are unaware of the limitations that are present.⁣
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The only way to know is by understanding how to assess every angle, range, and joint individually.⁣
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How? It’s a skill set that takes time to develop because part of it is training the eye; the other part is learning how and what to look for.⁣
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Those who know me, know that I’m very intentional and strategic with how I plan and execute.⁣
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We go live this weekend, where a global community comes together over two days on Zoom to learn anatomy in motion and how to earn mobility. ⁣
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It’s not too late to join us 🫶🏻⁣ head to my stories to get your ticket 🎟️
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US friends the seminar schedule can be found in my stories! ⁣
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Don’t forget to tune in 5.30PM PT as I go live with @central to answer some of your questions ⁣
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Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength ✊🏼⁣
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M.F.A tribe this will be uploaded on the library for you next week! ⁣Just remember that I love you when you start cursing me 😜

#shoulderpain #shoulderinjury #shouldermobility #shoulderstrength #shoulderrehab #jointpainrelief #functionalmobility #mobilityworkshop #pilateseducation #pilates #movementeducation #movementscience

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It’s hard to build muscle when your joints are limited!⁣
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It’s hard to learn new skills when you’re dealing with joint pain!⁣
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Pushing through in an effort to become stronger isn’t a smart strategy and will yield diminishing returns, especially if you’re in perimenopause or menopause.⁣
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And here is the hard truth: No amount of manual therapy, stretching, or strengthening is going to allow you to bypass those limitations. I wish it did, but unfortunately, it doesn’t.⁣
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No matter how you approach it, it will be challenging—the question is, which challenge do you choose? 👉🏼 Gradually turning into a Tin Man, or working hard to reclaim your joint space and strength?⁣
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In six days, another set of instructors will be tuning in from all over the world to better serve their communities by updating their knowledge and gaining new skills ✊🏼⁣
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If you or your clients have had to scale back on any activities, I’m here to tell you that this is the training that will allow you to rewrite those stories and change the way forward!⁣
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👩🏼‍🎤👩🏼‍🎤 Sign up in my stories or DM “ strong joints” and I’ll send you the intel 👩🏼‍🎤👩🏼‍🎤
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Ava, guide and guardian of your joint strength ⁣
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#mobilityfitnessacademy
#MovementEducation⁣
#FunctionalMovement⁣
#PilatesTraining⁣
#Biomechanics⁣
#MovementScience⁣
#BodyAwareness⁣
#Functionalmobility
#AnatomyInMotion⁣
#MobilityTraining⁣
#TeacherTraining⁣
#MindfulMovement⁣
#PainFreeMovement⁣
#MovementOptimization⁣
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