Pilates Elephants
Raphael Bender
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Host Raphael Bender brings you science-based tools to help you become a better, happier and more financially successful Pilates instructor.
From time to time guests on the show may express views that are not the views of the host - and we're totes ok with that. Sometimes we discuss our different views, other times we let it slide if it's not germane to the topic of the show.
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98. How to make $250k/year profit from your Pilates studio, with Josh Richardson and Raphael Bender
This episode could be worth literally millions of dollars to you.
Josh is an accountant and financial advisor to over 40 Pilates studios and has a unique insider’s view of the financial drivers that make some studios 10x more profitable than others.
In this episode, Josh and Raph break down step by step exactly what the best, most profitable studios have in common that enables them to clear $250-$300,000 per year in net profit.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
https://breathe-edu-downloads.s3.amazonaws.com/Growth%20iQ%20Pilates%20Studio%20Feasibility%20Calculator.xlsx (Josh's Financial Model: Growth IQ Pilates Studio Feasibility Calculator)
Find Growth iQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/growth_iq/ (here)
Connect with Josh on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-richardson-1ba984bb/ (here) or email him at jrichardson@growthiq.com.au
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/make-more-money/how-to-make-250k-year-profit-from-your-pilates-studio/ (here).
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Jul 24, 2022
97. Gatekeeping in Pilates, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
Do we excessively limit our clients from progressing because we hold them to some arbitrary standard like you must do 6 beginner classes before you can come to an intermediate class?
Listen in to find out. This is a nuanced discussion of the drawbacks AND benefits of gatekeeping in Pilates.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raphael Bender on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/become-a-better-instructor/gatekeeping-in-pilates/ (here)
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Jul 17, 2022
96. How to Open a Pilates Studio for Zero Money Down and When to Sell It, with Phoebe Heyhoe and Raphael Bender
Phoebe bootstrapped her Pilates business from absolutely zero cash to 7 years later selling it for enough to enable her to buy a house.
This is her story, and what she learned along the way.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/make-more-money/how-to-open-a-pilates-studio-for-zero-money-down-and-when-to-sell-it/ (here).
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Jul 10, 2022
95. What I learned from recording 150+ podcast episodes, with Olivia Bioni and Raphael Bender
In this wide-ranging conversation, Olivia Bioni, host of the Pilates Teachers Manual and Pilates Students Manual podcasts, talks with Raphael about podcasting, teaching, learning, personal growth, book writing, letting go of shoulds, setting boundaries, reducing perfectionism and more.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Purchase Raph's book: Strengthen The Person, Not Just the Body Part https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
Find Olivia online https://links.oliviabioni.com/ (here)
Pilates Teachers Manual podcast https://pilatesteachersmanual.oliviabioni.com (here)
Pilates Students Manual podcast https://pilatesstudentsmanual.oliviabioni.com (here)
Olivia’s Masterclass series OG Matwork with Roller https://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ (here)
Olivia’s Buy Me A Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/OliviaPodcasts (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/become-a-better-instructor/what-i-learned-from-recording-podcast-episodes/ (here).
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Jul 3, 2022
94. How to Get Your Clients Results, with Nathan Ross Rees and Raphael Bender
Nathan started an odyssey around Australia where he has so far visited, attended class, and taught at 88 Pilates studios and counting. He shares his observations and views on what makes great instructors and a great class.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Nathan Ross Rees Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nathanrossrees/ (here) and website here
Nathan’s Reformer Workshop https://nathanrossrees.as.me/schedule.php (here)
Kefi Studio in Sydney Australia website https://kefistudiopilates.com.au/ (here) and Insta https://www.instagram.com/kefistudiopilates/ (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/become-a-better-instructor/get-your-clients-results/ (here).
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Jun 26, 2022
93. Do we under-load our clients in Pilates? With Julie Driver and Raphael Bender
Do we focus too much on gentle movement in Pilates? Could our clients benefit from more vigorous exercises and more progression over time?
Maybe the answer is different for different countries.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
Liftmor trial https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00198-015-3263-2 (here)
Nonagenarians get ripped with high-intensity strength training https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/382128 (here)
Injuries in fitness facilities are mostly caused by people dropping shit on themselves and falling off stuff - not by “incorrect” technique https://injepijournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40621-015-0037-4 (here)
A lot of the disability from low back pain is caused by well-meaning health and fitness professionals scaring the shit out of their clients https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/4/e002654.short (here)
Persistence hunting is a likely explanation of how humans fed ourselves for several hundred thousand years even though we’re weaker, slower and less ferocious than almost everything we hunt https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10745-017-9908-3 (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/podcast/do-we-under-load-our-clients-in-pilates/ (here.)
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Jun 19, 2022
92. How to build your own on-demand Pilates business, with Ruth Bruno and Raphael Bender
Right now, there is an unprecedented proliferation of exciting and creative ways for Pilates professionals to make a great living, and one of them is building your own on-demand platform.
Ruth Bruno has done that, and in this conversation, she shares the good, the bad and the numbers of exactly how to build your own online, on-demand Pilates business.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raphael Bender on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( here)
Connect with Ruth Bruno on IG https://www.instagram.com/ruthpilatesstudio/ (here)
Ashley DeLeon's IG https://www.instagram.com/ashleydeleonpilates/ (here)
Pilates by Amanda's IG https://www.instagram.com/pilates_by_amanda/ (here)
Find Arketa platform https://www.arketa.co/ (here) (not a sponsored link)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/podcast/build-your-own-on-demand-pilates-business/ (here).
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Jun 12, 2022
91. How to Sell Pilates Sessions Part 2, with Kylie Mones and Raphael Bender
If you struggle with selling this is for you!
This is a nitty gritty how-to guide to having effective sales conversations, that end in the client buying something that will solve their problem, and you making a profit.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Access the Google sheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmRbLR_pRRZqDExuJEjlNK1DFlPdWzRznDctkpTFSpA/copy (here).
Check out our Visualized Anatomy program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/podcast/how-to-sell-pilates-sessions-part-2/ (here).
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Jun 5, 2022
90. Pathologizing Normal, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
Many, possibly most of the things we think of as “dysfunctions” in Pilates are in fact just normal variations. Things like:
Anterior pelvic tilt
Rounded shoulders
Asymmetrical range of motion
are highly prevalent in pain-free people and do not predict injury. In fact, 80% of pain-free people have anterior pelvic tilt; so is it really a “tilt” or is it just the shape of the human pelvis?
Even hypermobility & scoliosis are arguably not the cause of pain, or increased pain, and don’t need to be (nor can they be) “corrected” or “protected” by exercise.
Raph and Natalie talk through:
What is the evidence that these things are not pathologies?
Why do we pathologize normal?
What should we do instead?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Buy Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Part https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
80% of pain-free people have anterior pelvic tilt https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1356689X11000816 (here)
Anterior pelvic tilt is not related to hip muscle tightness or strength https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0966636221000503 (here)
Surgery is not more effective than exercise for hip impingement and labral tears https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0269215520966694 (here)
Subacromial decompression for shoulder impingement is 100% placebo https://www.bmj.com/content/362/bmj.k2860.full (here)
In fact ALL surgeries for musculoskeletal pain are not better than placebo https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/5/12/e009655.short (here)
Early MRI causes harm here and the value of MRI for musculoskeletal pain results in more harm than benefit https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/10/3/e001287.abstract (here)
Stabilization exercise works better if you THINK your back is unstable https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/94/11/1543/2735357?login=true (here)
There is very weak correlation between scoliosis curve magnitude and back pain https://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/Abstract/2002/02150/Adult_Scoliosis__A_Quantitative_Radiographic_and.12.aspx (here) and https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.896.8430&rep=rep1&type=pdf (here)
Pain in hypermobile people is not related to joint angle https://europepmc.org/article/med/8923376 (here) but is more likely a result of higher pain sensitivity of the central nervous system https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ejp.856 (here)
Current ACSM guidelines https://www.amazon.com/Guidelines-Exercise-Prescription-American-Medicine/dp/1975150198/ref=sr_1_2?crid=38P4OYJWXXD8Q&keywords=acsms+guidelines+for+exercise+testing+and+prescription+11th+edition&qid=1652837058&sprefix=acsms+%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-2 (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/podcast/pathologizing-normal/ (here).
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May 29, 2022
89. Overcoming addiction through Pilates, with Rebecca Solberg and Raphael Bender
TW: This episode contains content about substance abuse and addiction.
We acknowledge that this may be difficult and encourage you to care for your safety and well-being by talking to your healthcare professional if any of the issues in this show have affected you.
This is the inspiring story of how Pilates helped Rebecca Solberg overcome addiction and find connection, meaning and peace.
Pilates is not a substitute for working with a mental health professional. But it can sure be an amazing complement.
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/podcast/overcoming-addiction-through-pilates/ (here).
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May 22, 2022
88. How to Sell Pilates Sessions Part 1, with Kylie Mones and Raphael Bender
Do you struggle with limiting beliefs around selling? Do you feel “icky”? Do you think your product is Pilates?
If so, listen to this episode to get your mind right and learn how to sell your sessions more easily, and without any of the baggage.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/podcasts/how-to-sell-pilates-sessions-1 (here).
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May 15, 2022
87. The tension between Unity and Change in the Pilates industry, with Amy Hedger and Raphael Bender
Seeking unity and advocating for change are often in tension with each other. How do we navigate the Pilates industry of the 21st Century for maximum unity and respect whilst also encouraging evidence-based practice and updated narratives?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
Purchase Raph’s book for only USD $4.99 https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
Book a time to talk with Ralph https://breatheeducation.as.me/raphael (here)
Stop Posting Workout Videos carousel https://www.instagram.com/p/CanMY-DhOLm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (here)
Stop Posting Workout Videos whiteboard https://www.instagram.com/p/CULiX4NBzNx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (here)
Are Ab Curls Safe in Pregnancy? https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca73BpXhu5X/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (here)
RISE Pilates https://www.instagram.com/rise.pilates/ (here)
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About Amy Hedger:
Amy is the founder of A.FORM Pil…
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May 8, 2022
86. Rediscovering your Passion for Teaching, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
If you’ve struggled to maintain your passion and excitement for teaching, and particularly if you’ve struggled with imposter syndrome this episode is for you.
We talk candidly about how Natalie:
Found her tribe
Realized what her product is (it’s not Pilates)
Discovered what it means to her to teach well
Natalie is a breast cancer survivor and is currently using Pilates to rehabilitate after a double mastectomy. We discuss her rehab journey so far and what she’s learning.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
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About Natalie Wilson:
Born and raised in Hawaii, Natalie’s foundation in movement comes from years of training in the native dances of Hawaii and Tahiti. After college, Natalie pursued a career in social work and mental health. She discovered Pilates after the birth of her second child and loved how the practice gave her renewed strength,…
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May 1, 2022
85. Diet Culture in Pilates, with Jade Ritchi and Raphael Bender
TW: This episode contains content about disordered eating & body dysmorphia.
We acknowledge that this may be difficult and encourage you to care for your safety and well-being by talking to your healthcare professional if any of the issues in this show have affected you.
Diet culture has infiltrated Pilates and is evident in many of the usual practices many of us do, like cueing, marketing our services and even encouraging our clients.
Jade and Raph try hard to disagree but basically fail; they talk about:
What are diet culture and fatphobia
Why fitness is a better measure of health than body shape or fatness
Why fitness (or Pilates) challenges can be problematic, and how to reframe your fitness challenge so it’s body neutral
Why we don’t need to focus on working individual body parts, how it can be problematic, and what to do instead to motivate your clients
How to change your language to be more body neutral
Why Pilates instructors shouldn’t be giving dietary advice
The many…
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Apr 24, 2022
84. How to create your own thing in Pilates, with John Garey and Raphael Bender
John and Raphael talk through the ups and downs of creating your own thing:
How John transitioned from representing the STOTT PILATES brand to representing his own brand
The expectation of creating your own business vs the reality of it
Work/life balance
Imposter syndrome and how to deal with it
Finding your tribe
The drawbacks of starting your own business
The benefits of starting your own business
How to deal with haters
How to decide if creating your own thing is right for you
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About John Garey:
John Garey is a renowned Pilates Instructor and Fitness Expert. He is the creator of John Garey TV, an online, Pilates video on demand service. John earned his Master of Science in Physical Education from New York University.
He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through National Strength and Conditioning Association and also a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher.
John has starred in over 1000 Pilates and Fitness videos. He is an Inter…
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Apr 22, 2022
Call for Guests and Topics
Are you having success in certain areas and feel you have some great knowledge and insights that our audience could learn from? Or do you know someone who might be able to help Pilates professionals by sharing a personal story?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Become a guest on the Pilates Elephants Podcast or submit your recommendations https://ckwf7hf7eqy.typeform.com/to/xAMXtlqq (here.)
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Apr 17, 2022
83. Growing beyond your training, with Adam McAtee and Raphael Bender
What does it mean to be evidence-based, and how can you transition into using a more evidence-based approach?
Adam and Raph discuss:
Their own experiences of growing beyond their original certifications
How to avoid the chasm of nihilism - that feeling of WTF do I do, if I’m not cueing muscles or alignment?
How to let yourself be wrong, or not to know the answers
How to give yourself permission to try new ways of teaching
How to experiment with new ideas
How to implement new ways of teaching with your regular clients
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
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About Adam McAtee:
Adam McAtee is an instructor here at Breathe Education. He has over 12 years of Pilates experience and a degree in Exercise Science. He is currently studying physical therapy (physiotherapy) in California.
As a trainer, Adam is big on encouraging students to become critical thinker…
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Apr 10, 2022
82. How bodybuilding has influenced Pilates, with Aden O’Sullivan and Raphael Bender
We’ve often talked about the influence of dance in Pilates, but the influence of bodybuilding is also important - in fact, it’s so pervasive it’s invisible.
Many of the things we take for granted in Pilates in fact are just bodybuilding conventions, not facts of exercise science, and they certainly weren’t part of Joseph Pilates’ original vision.
Things like:
Isolating muscles
Thinking about aesthetics as the primary goal of exercise
Working to fatigue and seeking the burn
Overcomplicating our programming
Are all bodybuilding practices, not laws of physics.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
Strength is Specific book by Chris Beardsley https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Specific-optimal-strength-training-ebook/dp/B07FGG4LNC (here)
Pumping Iron movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1vprTwGQ4M (here)
Intrinsic motivation for exercise is healthier and more sustainable https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/…
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Apr 3, 2022
81. How to help people AND make money, with Dan Baker and Raphael Bender
Many people in the Pilates world, and in the movement world, in general, believe you should charge a “fair” price for your services, and that making too much money is a sign you’re doing something morally reprehensible, and that those ill-gotten profits must come at the expense of your poor clients.
Quite the reverse is true in Dan’s case and, we argue, in just about all cases. Making lots of profit is not mutually exclusive with profoundly helping people. You can do both. Dan is living proof.
In fact, Dan shares his formula for hitting 25% net profit on a $250k annual turnover. That’s AFTER he pays himself.
If you have a Pilates studio, listening to this episode will teach you how to increase your profits by $50k THIS YEAR.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
How to generate more profit in your Pilates business by adding more reformers https://vimeo.com/552251243/1c943b7817 (here)
Check out our Visualized Anatomy program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (her…
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Mar 27, 2022
80. Pilates Porn, with Anula Maiberg and Raphael Bender
Pilates as performance, or Pilates as practice?
Inspirational teacher or aspirational teacher?
Are we lesser descendants of our Pilates Ancestors?
All this and more.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen The Person, Not Just the Body Part https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
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About Anula Maiberg:
Anula doesn’t believe in sharing a list of her accomplishments. She finds the experience much too self-congratulating.
How to Connect with Anula:Find Anula on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anulamaiberg/ (here)
Find Anula's class schedule https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/home?studioid=5723918 (here )
About Raphael Bender:
Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoug…
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Mar 20, 2022
79. How to start a solo Pilates business and make great money, with Jean Campbell and Raphael Bender
Jean Campbell has developed an intriguing business model for her yoga business that is easily applicable for a Pilates business. Jean’s model, which she spent the last 2 decades perfecting, is for people who don’t want to have a studio with employees, and who are entrepreneurial, or more accurately solo-preneurial.
This low-cost solo business model will enable you to make VERY good money with almost no overhead or setup cost, and you can set your own hours; as few or as many as you want.
Even better, Jean has developed versions of the model for both online and brick-n-mortar businesses.
Raph asked Jean on the show to share her exact process, so you can copy her model and build your own highly profitable solo business, starting right now.
Jean doesn’t teach business, or run business training, or offer business coaching. She has nothing to sell you (unless you’re interested in yoga classes).
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Jean's Business Models https://jeancampbellyoga.com/b…
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Mar 13, 2022
78. What is best practice care for people with musculoskeletal pain? With Ivan Lin and Raphael Bender
Ivan Lin was the lead author on a 2019 review of high-quality clinical practice guidelines from around the world. In this episode, we unpack just what IS best practice for working with musculoskeletal pain, according to current science?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
Lin et al. (2019). What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: a systematic review https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/2/79.abstract (here)
Lin et al. (2013). Disabling chronic low back pain as an iatrogenic disorder: a qualitative study in Aboriginal Australians https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/4/e002654.short (here)
Clinical course and prognostic factors are the same across different musculoskeletal pain sites https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ejp.1190 (here)
Stress can make pain better or worse dependi…
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Mar 6, 2022
77. The Ups and Downs of Living Your Dream, with Ashley Brien and Raphael Bender
Ashley Brien is 4 weeks into her Pilates certification at the time of recording - she shares her journey, the challenges of studying with two children under 4, the mental hurdles to following your dreams, and the excitement of leaning into something she loves.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
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How to Connect with Ashley Brien:Find Ashley on https://www.instagram.com/ashaapasha/ (Instagram)
How to Connect with Raphael:
Find Breathe Education on https://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/company/breathe-education (LinkedIn), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJEGo7eoFSQ6K7Zb7P5u6A (Youtube), and https://twitter.com/BreatheEdu (Twitter)
Find Raphael Bender on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/?hl=en (@the_raphaelbender)
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Mar 2, 2022
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Feb 27, 2022
76. Helping People Change, with David Hartmann, Cloe Bunter, and Raphael Bender
Most of us have encountered a client who “has tried everything” for their chronic pain, “but nothing helps.” You know that Pilates can help, but negativity and feelings of despair stand in the client’s way. In this episode, Our guest David Hartmann, a highly experienced family relationship therapist and Cloe’s dad shares tips for helping people change from a mental health perspective.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
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How to Connect with Cloe and her dad, David Hartmann:Find Cloe on https://www.instagram.com/cloebunterpilates/ (Instagram)
How to Connect with Raphael:
Find Breathe Education on https://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/company/breathe-education (LinkedIn), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJEGo7eoFSQ6K7Zb7P5u6A (Youtube), and http…
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Feb 20, 2022
75. Pilates Pedagogy, with Kyle Marsh and Raphael Bender
Did you learn how to teach like yourself, or like someone else in your Pilates teacher training program? In this episode, guest Kyle Marsh sheds light on the pedagogy of Pilates teacher education. Join us as we challenge authoritarian teaching styles, discover the power of good assessments, and more.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Part https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
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How to Connect with Kyle Marsh:Find Kyle on https://www.instagram.com/kylegeorginapilates/ (Instagram)
Find True II Form online https://trueiiform.com/ (here)
Find True II Form on https://www.instagram.com/true_ii_form/ (Instagram)
How to Connect with Raphael:
Find Breathe Education on https://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ (Instagram), https://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/company/breathe-education (LinkedIn), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJEGo7eoFSQ6K7Zb7…
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Feb 13, 2022
74. How to Sell Your Sessions and Build a Successful Solo Business teaching Pilates, with Laura Cruz and Raphael Bender
Being a solo Pilates instructor is a dream for many of us. But how can you build your business while holding on to self-doubt? Learn how to reframe rejection, sell your classes, and get more clients on this episode of Pilates Elephants with Laura Cruz.
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About Laura Cruz:
Laura is a diversely-educated movement trainer and practitioner born and raised in NYC. She utilizes Pilates, mobility, and strength training to live life more fully and to support others in doing the same. From direct care for the disabled to movement coach, birth doula, and mentor for other wellness entrepreneurs, Laura has empowered others throughout her life. A lifelong student, she shares everything she embodies and learns with those around her to significantly impact lives. Her mission is to help people discover what autonomy looks like within their bodies, businesses, and lives.
How to Connect with Laura Cruz:Find Laura on https://www.instagram.com/iamlauracruz_/ (Instagram)…
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Feb 6, 2022
73. Is Pilates the Best Exercise for Back Pain? With Cloe Bunter and Raphael Bender
TLDR: Yes, it is.
Longer version - there is a bit of nuance so you should listen to the episode!
Resources and links to research mentioned in this episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
Cochrane review finding exercise is effective for chronic back pain https://www.cochrane.org/CD009790/BACK_exercise-treatment-chronic-low-back-pain (here)
Some types of exercise are more effective than others in people with chronic low back pain: a network meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34538747/ (here)
Pain centralizing is a positive prognostic indicator https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4369880/ (here)
Joseph’s letter to President Kennedy - Shared by Jonathan Grubb FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/1506287476355247 (here)
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Purchase Raph's new book!
Strengthen The Person Not Just The Body Part http://strengthentheperson.com/book (here )
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Jan 30, 2022
72. How to Motivate Your Clients, with Nathan Ross Rees and Raphael Bender
How can we motivate clients and what should we focus on with different skill levels? Guest Nathan Ross Rees shares how instructors can get their clients to push their limits at every class.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
Find more resources https://breathe-education.com/blog/podcast/how-to-motivate-clients/ (here)
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Jan 23, 2022
71. Real Men Do Pilates, with Martin Reid, Cloe Bunter, and Raphael Bender
Pilates is for everybody… So where are all the men?! We challenge the Pilates paradigm today and explore how to make Pilates more welcoming to men- and everyone!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
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About Martin Reid:
Martin is a Movement Specialist who has worked as a fitness trainer, worldwide speaker, and fitness model in the big-box and boutique fitness spaces since 2002. Martin earned his first Pilates certification in 2008 and has since continued to hone his skills. Martin realized the benefits of a consistent Pilates practice for his professional and everyday athletes after earning a complete Pilates certification with Peak Pilates in 2014. Martin began a 600-hour apprenticeship in 2019 after being inspired to learn more about Joseph Pilates' original name for the technique, Contrology, and the influence it can have on men's health. To underscore h…
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Jan 16, 2022
70. Embracing Change, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
How do you know when it’s time to take action and make a change? How can you confidently leap into the unknown? Raph and Cloe share insights about personal transformation and explore how to embrace change, even when it’s scary.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
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Purchase Raph's new book!
Strengthen The Person Not Just The Body Part http://strengthentheperson.com/book (here )
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Ways to engage with us for FREE:
Join ourhttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( FREE Live Community Sessions)
Get our free ebook onhttps://breathe-education.com/posture/ ( Posture Myths in Pilates)
Connect on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ ( Breathe Education),https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( Raphael Bender), and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation ( Breathe Educ…
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Jan 9, 2022
69. Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, with Heath Lander
Simple doesn’t mean easy, and complicated doesn’t mean effective. In this episode, Heath Lander explains how to simplify your exercise programming to challenge clients and improve your teaching skills at the same time!
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About Heath Lander:
Heath has been teaching movement for the last 20 years and Pilates for the last 13. He runs White Dog studio with his partner in Melbourne and also owns a virtual instructor-focused studio. With over 20,000 hours teaching large group reformer classes, small group clinical, and 1:1 sessions, his great passion as a movement educator is helping trainers to deepen their knowledge while simultaneously finding simplicity in their teaching and understanding.
How to Connect with Heath:Find Heath on https://www.instagram.com/contrologycollective/ (Instagram)
About Raphael Bender:
Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement pr…
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Jan 2, 2022
68. Neutral Spine- What is it and Should We Care? with Raphael Bender & Cloe Bunter
Neutral spine gets a lot of attention in the Pilates and fitness world, but where does it come from and what does it mean? Listen in to find out what the evidence says about neutral vs flexed spine during load bearing, our ability to assess neutral spine, as well as some practical tips for cueing your clients.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info athttps://breathe-education.com/podcast/ ( https://breathe-education.com/podcast/)
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard…
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Dec 26, 2021
67. Transform Yourself Through Pilates, with Dani Font
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health and eating disorders. If you or someone you know needs help please reach out to a qualified professional.
Australia: Butterfly National Helpline, Butterfly.org.au
USA: NEDA, NationalEatingDisorders.org
This raw yet uplifting chat with instructor Dani Font reminds us that there is always more than meets the eye. Join us as we explore the power of self-transformation through movement education.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
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About Dani Font: Dani Font is a Pilates instructor and Breathe Education grad. Dani had been involved in movement and sports all her life before entering the Pilates world soon after finishing high school. She has a background in dance, dance instruction, and acrobatics coaching. She has been candid about her personal transformation through Pilates, as it has been a major piece in her journ…
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Dec 19, 2021
66. Feel Comfortable & Let Go, with Sarah Michael
Do you try to teach Pilates like someone else because you’re afraid you're not doing it right? Listen in to learn how to let go and facilitate a flow state for both your clients and yourself!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
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About Sarah Michael:
Sarah began teaching Pilates ten years ago and has taught at several studios across Sydney. She is now at Vive Active where she advanced her career to head trainer and head of performance. In addition to Pilates, Sarah has a passion for music which has driven her to combine them both, creating a sensory workout like no other. These music-infused movement classes leave clients feeling restored, alive, and on top of the world. Sarah is dedicated to helping her clients progress on their journey, and it shows through the following she’s created for herself. The passion and enthusiasm she gives to each and every…
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Dec 12, 2021
65. Is Body Awareness Always a Good Thing? With Raphael Bender & Cloe Bunter
What do we really mean when we say someone is “body aware”? Raph and Cloe explore the brain activity behind the mind-body connection and explain where we should focus our attention to maximise physical performance.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info athttps://breathe-education.com/podcast/ ( https://breathe-education.com/podcast/)
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have hear…
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Dec 5, 2021
64. Inclusive Programming & Return to Instructing Postpartum, with Alice Scott
How can Pilates instructors design inclusive programs for clients with varied skill levels and experience? Alice Scott joins us for a candid talk about how to cultivate inclusivity and break down barriers to doing Pilates against the backdrop of her own postpartum Pilates experience.
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About Alice Scott: Alice has been in the Health and Fitness industry since 2009. Based in Sydney, Australia, she is currently the Head Coach at Virgin Active Australia. Alice holds qualifications from Breathe Education, STOTT Pilates, and Elixr Pilates, along with a bachelor’s degree in applied science from the University of Western Sydney. She has international Pilates teaching experience, having taught in Dubai, UAE. Alice is keen on encouraging fearless movement and empowering her clients to experience their full capabilities in their Pilates practice. Aside from teaching Pilates, Alice is passionate about fitness, food, and being a mom to her lively two-year-old son.…
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Nov 28, 2021
63. Working with Adaptive Clients: Thinking Outside the Box, with Cody Jussel
Who is an adaptive client, and how should you work with them? Cody Jussel has extensive experience training adaptive athletes and shares her insights on thinking creatively, effective collaboration and knowing when to let go.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
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About Cody Jussel:
Cody earned a Master's of Kinesiology from A.T. Still's Graduate School of Health Sciences with a double major in orthopedic rehab and adaptive sports. She has been teaching Pilates for 15 years in a variety of environments from large health clubs to small studios and accumulated over 500 hours of observation in clinical settings from outpatient rehab to acute care and pediatric PT.
In 2020, Cody opened her own studio focusing on adaptive athletes. She’s passionate about growing a network of Pilates professionals who are focused on redefining adaptive training and providi…
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Nov 25, 2021
If you like the podcast, now you can read the book!
Raphael Bender has written a book! It's called Strengthen The Person Not Just The Body Part, the surprisingly simple guide to rehabilitating any injury and feeling more genuine as a movement professional.
Find the book https://strengthentheperson.com/ (here)
https://strengthentheperson.com/
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Nov 21, 2021
62. Can Avoiding Pain Actually Cause More Damage? With Greg Lehman
When is it okay to ‘poke into pain’? Do strengthening exercises need to be specific? Listen in for the facts surrounding pain during exercise and targeted workouts for conditions like osteoarthritis and more.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
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About Greg Lehman:
Greg Lehman is a practicing physiotherapist, researcher, and educator in Toronto, Canada with over 20 years of experience in the rehabilitation field. Greg’s background includes an MSc in Spine Biomechanics, MSc in Physiotherapy, and a Chiropractic degree. Greg has published more than 20 peer-reviewed publications in the manual therapy and exercise science fields. He has a special interest in the multidimensional nature of pain and injury and believes that simple yet comprehensive approaches are a cornerstone of the biopsychosocial approach to patient care. Greg has taught the popular “Reconciling Biomechanics with P…
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Nov 14, 2021
61. What it Takes to be a Serial Successful Pilates Business Owner, with James Trenerry
How can studio owners thrive during times of uncertainty? Learn how to successfully navigate changing Pilates markets with our guest, James Trennery.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
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About James Trenerry:
James started in the health and fitness industry at KX Pilates as a Trainer and Studio Manager. In 2015 he moved to NSW to help launch the KX Pilates brand and took on the role of Master Trainer and Multi Studio Manager, and was awarded Trainer of the Year at two KX Pilates Studios and National Trainer of the Year.
He also completed his Diploma in Clinical Pilates with Breathe Education that year. After six years in the health and wellness arena, opening several additional branches of KX Pilates from Bali to Norwood, Unley, Magill, and Mile End, James has recently sold his studios and is now a silent investor, and an actioning investor in a few other…
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Nov 7, 2021
60. Pilates Body Shape: The Illusion of Perfection, with Laura Cruz
Body shape and Pilates are tightly linked in many people’s minds. Well... it is time to grow past that outdated illusion, because it isn’t good for the industry or the people it intends to help. Listen in as Laura Cruz shares her insights on how to increase diversity and accessibility in Pilates.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Part https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
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About Laura Cruz:
Laura is a diversely-educated movement trainer and practitioner born and raised in NYC. She utilizes Pilates, mobility, and strength training to live life more fully and to support others in doing the same. From direct care for the disabled to movement coach, birth doula, and mentor for other wellness entrepreneurs, Laura has empowered others throughout her life.
A lifelong student, she shares everything she embodies and learns with those around her to significantly impact lives. Her miss…
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Oct 31, 2021
59. Proper Squat Form- Does it Exist? With Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
Many exercises, like squats, are described as being risky if you do them wrong, but is that true? Foot placement, knee placement and spinal alignment, we are diving into all of it!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
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Online resources:
Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of-clinical-pilates/ ( Diploma of Clinical Pilates)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info athttps://breathe-education.com/podcast/ ( https://breathe-education.com/podcast/)
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you ma…
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Oct 24, 2021
58. How Dance Culture Continues to Influence Pilates, with Josselyn Levinson-Dustin
Pilates has been heavily influenced by dance in terms of aesthetics and industry practices. What does this mean for instructors and clients? Raph and Josselyn discuss how to instruct clients of diverse movement backgrounds while keeping your Pilates business thriving.
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About Josselyn Levinson-Dustin:
Josselyn is a movement lover, anatomy geek, wife, mama, Pilates student and teacher, and the owner of Root & Limb Pilates in Berkeley, CA. She holds a BA in dance and an MFA in Performance and Choreography with an emphasis in the Alexander Technique. After dancing professionally for many years, Josselyn became certified through the Kane School of Core Integration in NYC and began teaching Pilates full time in 2010. Her mission as a Pilates teacher is to empower people to find strength, confidence, and joy in their Pilates practice and to move fearlessly through life.
How to Connect with Josselyn Levinson-Dustin:https://root-and-limb.com (Root & Limb Pilates)…
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Oct 17, 2021
57. What Studio Owners Are REALLY Looking For When Hiring New Instructors, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
What do studio owners really want from new hires? And what are new instructors looking for from a studio? We pull back the curtain on both Pilates instructors and studio owners to help you find the perfect match, whether you’re looking for a new job or a new team member, listen in!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
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Online resources:
Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of-clinical-pilates/ ( Diploma of Clinical Pilates)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info athttps://breathe-education.com/podcast/ ( https://breathe-education.com/podcast/)
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Oct 10, 2021
56. Factors Which Influence Our Experience Of Pain, with Brendan Mouatt
Is how I experience pain different than other people? The way people think, what they're told, and what they're exposed to, along with their biology, significantly impacts their pain. Listen in to forever change the way you see pain.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
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About Brendan Mouatt:
Brendan is an accredited exercise physiologist and director of The Biomechanics—A multidisciplinary health practice in Footscray and Port Melbourne, Australia.
Brendan is also the founding director of The Knowledge Exchange, a continuing education business that delivers contemporary science-based education courses to healthcare professionals worldwide. The Knowledge Exchange courses provide updates in treatment approaches for low back pain, upper body and neck pain, widespread musculoskeletal pain, and lower limb rehabilitation. Brendan is currently based in Adel…
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Oct 3, 2021
55. Physio and Rehab - Not What You Think! with Adam Meakins
Sometimes it can feel like outdated beliefs are rampant in the rehab world... Well, this episode is here to help change that. Adam Meakins is one of the most followed clinicians in the world on socials, and for good reason. He is open and informative, even sharing his own first-hand rehab experiences in full public gaze. His no nonsense, evidence-based approach is worth learning from.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
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About Adam Meakins:
Adam Meakins is a physiotherapist, sports scientist, and strength & conditioning coach working in the NHS and private practice in the UK. He has worked in many roles throughout his career, including professional sport, and has been fortunate enough to work with and learn from some of the world’s leading experts.
Adam has lectured for Brunel University on their undergraduate physiotherapy program and te…
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Sep 26, 2021
54. Are Big Classes Unsafe? with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
Are small group classes really better than large group classes in Pilates? Are there injury risks with Pilates? And if so, how likely are they and what causes them? Class safety and mitigating risk are important for any instructor, so it’s important to make evidence-based decisions to facilitate an environment where your clients can flourish.
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Ways to engage with us for FREE
Join ourhttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( FREE Live Community Sessions)
https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (Get our free ebook on)https://breathe-education.com/posture/ ( Posture Myths in Pilates)
https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (Connect on Instagram)https://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ ( Breathe Education),https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( Raphael Bender), and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation ( Breathe Education)
https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (Book a time to talk with Raph) to share your story
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Sep 19, 2021
53. How to Legally Protect Your Fitness Business, with Cory Sterling
Do you understand all the legal mumbo-jumbo surrounding your Pilates Studio? Probably not, but Cory Sterling makes that easy to solve. In today's episode, Cory explains the implications of staff working as employees versus contractors and whether teaching online is different from teaching in person from a legal perspective. We also get the low down on non-compete clauses, and how binding they actually are.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
Cory's online course https://sso.teachable.com/secure/357916/checkout/3282459/dont-get-sued (Don't Get Sued: Legal Essentials for Wellness Professionals) Use promo code: BREATHE
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About Cory Sterling: Cory Sterling is the founder of the heart-leading law firm Conscious Counsel, a lawyer, small business owner, group fitness instructor and yoga teacher. He wrote The Yoga Law Book and has served hundreds of clients in…
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Sep 14, 2021
New Collab with Jenna Zaffino: Pilates Business Blueprint
Find out more about the Pilates Business Blueprint at https://breathe-education.com/pilates-business-blueprint/ (https://breathe-education.com/pilates-business-blueprint/)
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Sep 12, 2021
52. How to Foster a Positive Growth Mindset, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
Dealing with a setback or negative self-talk? Let’s talk about how to overcome those self-imposed limits...Learning how to pick yourself up and dust yourself off after a setback is a critical skill to have and one that will serve you well in all aspects of your life. We share why it’s important to challenge negative self-talk, seek constructive feedback and ensure that you’re hanging out with people who support and nurture you.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
Grit by Angela Duckworth https://www.scribd.com/book/308030757/Grit-The-Power-of-Passion-and-Perseverance?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search&utm_campaign=3Q_Google_DSA_NB_RoW&utm_term=&utm_device=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwnZaVBhA6EiwAVVyv9FLXfPc6dBxW9vNEvpN4B7SX9Qs2YAz0Q9AMlPD0bjpLEUI_mFQN8hoCkAAQAvD_BwE (here )
2016 Pilates in America Study https://breathe.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pilates-in-America-Study-Final-10-13-171.pdf (here)
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Sep 5, 2021
51. Living Well With Pain, with Bronnie Lennox Thompson
In this episode we talk with Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson, an incredible practitioner and researcher in the psychosocial aspects of persistent pain. We discuss her work in pain management, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be incorporated into your interactions with clients to help them reframe how they feel about their pain.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here )
The happiness trap book https://www.amazon.com.au/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/0908988907/ref=asc_df_0908988907/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341774347858&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5209812413068545284&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071447&hvtargid=pla-609809620982&psc=1 (here)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExplainingPainScience/ (Exploring Pain Research and Meaning) facebook group
Free https://www.actmindfully.com.au/free-stuff/ (ACT learning resources) from Rus…
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Aug 29, 2021
50. Pilates for Chronic Pain, with Nick Hannah
In this episode, we talk with Nick Hannah, a genuinely innovative physiotherapist in London, Ontario, Canada. We discuss why communication is the next frontier in physical rehabilitation and how it can be utilised in a Pilates class for clients with persisting pain.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Part https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
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About Nick Hannah:
Nick is physiotherapist in London, ON deeply passionate about practice skills.
You may know Nick from his online healthcare platform @hannahmoves (yes, he is a Canadian celebrity) where he regularly publishes content about clinical practice, health, pain and life in general. Nick is no stranger to ruffling feathers online and will happily defend what he values and views as most important to clinical life.
Most recently he launched an 8-week clinical mentorship called Communic8 to explore his passions of education in service of his profes…
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Aug 24, 2021
Answering your questions about the Diploma of Clinical Pilates
In this inbetween-isode Raph answers your questions about the Diploma of Clinical Pilates.
Who it's for
What you learn - like holy cow you'll learn a SHIT TON (that's a metric shit ton) about the body, and pain science, and how to learn effectively, and pathology, and biomechanics.
How it works
Webinar registrationRegister https://breathe.edu.au/diploma-of-clinical-pilates-webinar-registration/ (here) for the Diploma information webinar
Tuesday 31 August 2021
USA 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT
UK 10pm BST
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Aug 22, 2021
49. Can Pilates Really Make Your Muscles Longer and Leaner?
Does Pilates really give you long, lean muscles? The answer might surprise you. Listen to find out.
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Ways to engage with us for FREE:
Join ourhttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( FREE Live Community Session)
Get our free ebook onhttps://breathe-education.com/posture/ ( Posture Myths in Pilates)
Connect on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ ( Breathe Education),https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( Raphael Bender), and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation ( Breathe Education)
https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (Book a time to talk with Raph) to share your story
Online resources:
Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of-clinical-pilates/ ( Diploma of Clinical Pilates)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
*Links may not work on some platforms. You’l…
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Aug 15, 2021
48. It’s Time to Empower Pilates Instructors, with Jenna Zaffino
In today's episode, we talk to Pilates Superstar, Movement Educator and Health Coach Jenna Zaffino. We cover Jenna's Pilates education and friendship with Master Teacher Ron Fletcher and why the guru model of learning Pilates is no longer serving our community. Jenna shares her perspective on finding your voice as an instructor, transitioning to online teaching, and describes why she is such an enthusiastic proponent of self-attendance.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
Unfortunately we're unable to find JP's letter to JFK
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About Jenna Zaffino:
Jenna is a dynamic leader who offers education for one's brain, body and business through professional coaching, movement experiences, writing, and speaking. Jenna helps thousands of people - both professionals and enthusiasts alike - access mindset shifts, physical resiliency and empowered individuality in th…
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Aug 8, 2021
47. Pelvic Instability: What Pilates Instructors Need to Know, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
Learn why despite all the noise around the topic in the Pilates realm, you don’t have to worry about pelvic instability for yourself, and you don’t need to worry about it for your clients — including your prenatal clients. Encouraging cultural change in the fitness community is a passion of ours, and on the podcast this week, we’re spreading the truth and busting the myth of pelvic instability.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
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Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of-clinical-pilates/ ( Diploma of Clinical Pilates)
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Aug 1, 2021
46. How To Run A Successful Pilates Studio And Make Money, with Laura Saggers
In today's episode of Pilates Elephants, we talk to Laura Saggers, owner of Rise Pilates, about her journey through learning how owning a Pilates studio can be done successfully. She shares her experience of pivoting when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, how she adapted her studio to run online classes, and the key lessons she learned in the process. We also discuss the importance of knowing when and what to outsource as a studio owner, how to avoid burning out, and how to empower the awesome people on your team.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here )
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Laura has passionately dedicated the last 7 years to teaching and growing herself in the Pilates Industry. Starting out, Laura studied her Cert IV in Pilates, Fitness & Allied Health at Breath Education in 2014, and then continued on with Breathe Education for her Clinical Pilates Diploma in 2016.…
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Jul 25, 2021
45. Strategies to Improve Critical Thinking Skills, with Lars Avemarie
In this show, Raph speaks to Lars, a prolific advocate of evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and a passionate educator. We discuss several topics related to evidence-based practice and how to evaluate the research and dissect what it all means. We’re excited to share Lars’ words of wisdom about how to reflect on your own critical thinking and health literacy.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Part https://strengthentheperson.com/book-page (here)
Find more resources https://breathe.edu.au/learning-think-critically-lars-avemarie/ (here)
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Jul 18, 2021
44. Your Pilates Questions Answered, with Raphael Bender
This week Pilates expert, and passionate advocate of fearless movement, Raphael Bender, is in the hot seat. Answering listeners’ Pilates questions surrounding confident movement practice. Raph discusses exercising with osteoarthritis, teaching form without undermining body confidence, and explains how slow and fast-twitch muscles work.
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Jul 11, 2021
43. Where Should I Be Feeling It? Advice for Instructors and Clients, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
Whether you are just starting Pilates training or are an experienced instructor, the question “Where should I be feeling it?” comes up a lot. And that makes sense! How you move and where you feel the impact of an exercise can seem like a powerful indicator of doing something right, or wrong. But should you tell clients where they should be feeling their movement? And what works better, internal or external cueing? We discuss the science around how best to facilitate motor learning in your clients and how it goes hand-in-hand with empowering clients to explore their movement potential.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
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Online resources:
Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of-clinical-pilates/ ( Diploma of Clinical Pilates)
Have Questions?
https://breathe…
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Jul 9, 2021
US-based instructors - I want to talk with you!
Hey US friends and Elephants listeners,
We are expanding our Pilates training into the US and I'd really like to talk with you to understand the US Pilates industry better.
I'd like to hear your story, your experience as an instructor or studio owner in the US, and your thoughts on Pilates certification - the good, the bad and the ugly.
Book a time to Zoom with me here: https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael)
Raphael
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Jul 4, 2021
42. Is Pilates Good for Arthritis? with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
We’re discussing all the empowering ways that we can facilitate an awesome movement experience for clients with arthritis. There is no doubt that some Pilates instructors are fearful about working with clients who have arthritis — but we want to de-threaten that situation and empower teachers. So, in this episode of Pilates Elephants, we refresh and update your knowledge of joint health to allow you to view exercise and arthritis through a more positive lens and answer the question, “Is Pilates good for arthritis?”
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
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Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of-clinical-pilates/ ( Diploma of Clinical Pilates)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
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Jun 27, 2021
41. Pilates and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Your Pelvic Floor, with Sarah Haag
Renowned women's health physiotherapist Sarah Haag joins us on the show for an in-depth discussion on Pilates and pregnancy, exercise, and continence issues. She shares her wisdom on what you should and shouldn’t do — exercise-wise — with your prenatal and postpartum client. Pregnant people aren’t delicate flowers. We want to empower clients in the perinatal period, be honest about their needs, and let you know how you can support them as an exercise professional.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
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About Sarah Haag:
Sarah is a women’s health physiotherapist, and co-owner of http://entropy-physio.com/ (Entropy Physiotherapy and Wellness) in Chicago, Illinois. Sarah graduated from Marquette University in 2002 with a Master’s of Physical Therapy. She went on to get a Masters of Science in Women’s Health and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ros…
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Jun 20, 2021
40. Pilates Instructor Pay: What You Should be Charging, with Lesley Logan
This is a topic that is very close to my heart (and Lesley Logan is brilliant in this conversation!) — Pilates instructor pay rates. We are going to unpack the questions, hang-ups, and ethical conundrums around what to charge as a Pilates instructor. There has been a deluge of questions on this theme, and our expert guest Lesley Logan dives in to answer them and give us her insights into why we undervalue ourselves as a profession. Get your brain moving as we think about how much to charge, how to charge, and how to be in the right mindset.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
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About Lesley Logan:
Lesley Logan, a certified Pilates teacher and mindset coach, is the founder of https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/ (OnlinePilatesClasses.com), the first free online catalogue of Pilates exercise tutorials, where you can also find weekly Pilates classes and wo…
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Jun 6, 2021
38. What Does Pilates Do For You? with John Garey
Let’s start with some of the elephants in the room — Pilates won’t make you taller or make you look like a dancer. Nor does Pilates hold a magical cure for back pain. But there are heaps of things that Pilates is awesome for, including movement meditation and finding that flow state that helps you wind down by being completely present at the moment. Plus, your body always feels great after. Find out what our guest, internationally renowned Pilates expert, John Garey loves about Pilates.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessions https://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ (here)
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About John Garey:
John is the creator ofhttps://johngareytv.com/ ( John Garey TV) andhttps://pilatesgradschool.com/ ( Pilates Grad School). With over 35 years of experience in the fitness industry and 25 years of teaching Pilates, John not only reaches thousands online but has delivered his teachings to students and other instru…
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May 30, 2021
37. Pilates for Spondylolisthesis, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
In this show, we look at Pilates for spondylolisthesis and the related condition spondylolysis, explore how the conditions present, the differences between them, and how we, as Pilates instructors can help people who have them. The Pilates ‘elephant in the room’ in this discussion is the myth that spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis always correlate directly with pain. Pilates teachers are often anxious that there are specific exercises that they should or shouldn’t be recommending to clients with these conditions so in this episode we dive into why it’s so vital to rely on evidence and to ensure you are up to date with best practice so that you aren’t engendering fear in clients unnecessarily.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IG https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (here)
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Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of-clinica…
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May 23, 2021
36. Pilates Breathing Cues, with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
On the show today we’re focusing on Pilates breathing, whether a ‘correct’ breathing pattern is really a thing, and if we should be cueing it if it is. Joseph Pilates wrote a book before his death called Your Health, and we read through some of the wackier passages about forced exhalation and examine how his ideas fit with what needs to happen biomechanically when we breathe. We also discuss the effect that Pilates breathing cues have on motor learning, and give a comprehensive example of when it is useful to zoom in on how a client breathes concerning pain during movement.
What You Will Learn: If Pilates breathing cues have a place in your teaching
Why there is no such thing as Pilates breathing despite what some schools say
The biomechanics of what happens when you breathe
The anatomical structures that support breath when you’re exerting yourself
When it can be helpful to cue breath
How context can trigger a painful experience and what we can do about that
Reflecting on Bre…
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May 16, 2021
35. Empowering Postpartum Pilates Practice, with Antony Lo
Renowned Physiotherapist Antony Lo Joins Us On This Episode Of Pilates Elephants To Dive Into Postpartum Pilates And How He Helps Movement Professionals Understand The Research And Practical Principles Of Working With Postpartum Women So They Can Confidently Support Their Clients. We Zoom In On The Importance Of Mindset And How We Can Give Students The Information That They Need, And Empower Them To Make Decisions For Themselves. Our Discussion Also Covers Antony’s Experience With Diastasis Rectus, His Philosophy On Pushing Exercise Boundaries And Keeping Clients Safe.
What You Will Learn:Antony’s interest in postpartum Pilates and how he helps fitness professionals to safely support clients
The biggest myths and misconceptions that people commonly sort of hold onto in the area of postpartum Pilates exercise
Why you should be a knowledgeable exercise consultant rather than an all-knowing guru
How to guide students to self-efficacy and the ability to decide what goes on in their l…
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May 9, 2021
34. Does Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Mean a More Effective Workout? with Raphael Bender and Cloe Bunter
In this episode, we’re talking about the question of ‘no pain no gain’ and whether the old saying is true. Is it really important to get sore during and after your workout to have an effective workout? And if you don't suffer from Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) was your exercise even worth doing? We discuss strength training and muscle damage, and why DOMS isn’t muscle damage but is related to that damage. I (Raph) also look at the evidence into why it’s essential to ensure that you have enough protein in your diet to repair your muscles after exercise.
What You Will Learn: Why feeling Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness isn’t an indicator of how effective your workout was
How Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness slows the speed of muscle repair because of energy expended repairing the damage that you caused by working out.
Why it’s such a common misconception that muscle growth equals damage
The importance for building strength of having sufficient protein in your diet
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May 2, 2021
33. Do You Need to Be Perfect to Teach Pilates?
If you’re a Pilates teacher who is anxious about teaching a move before you have perfected it then you’re in the right place.
In this episode of Pilates Elephants, we’re busting the myth that Pilates instructors have to be amazing at every single move before they even think about teaching it to their clients. We discuss why students are looking for an instructor to inspire and empower them to grow, rather than a picture-perfect Pilates machine.
Great teachers don’t have to do the thing perfectly in order to teach it and if you hold onto that mistaken belief you’re limiting your clients’ potential as well as your own.
What You Will Learn: Why you don’t need to be perfect at a move as a Pilates instructor to teach it
The importance of validating and affirming students and supporting them on their Pilates journey
How to get clarity as an instructor on concepts that you’re not clear on
Why we’re busting the myth that people need a Pilates teacher to look a certain way…
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Apr 25, 2021
32. Becoming a Movement Optimist
Greg Lehman…On Becoming a Movement OptimistJoin the conversation on Movement Optimism as Physiotherapist and strength and conditioning expert, Greg Lehman chats to Raphael Bender about Movement Optimism and the idea that everything is biomedically driven. We discuss why he prefers a comprehensive capacity approach in addition to looking to specific evidence-based research when helping clients prevent pain and injury. Greg also dives into the idea of muscle ‘dysfunction’ as a cause of pain, and why he never vilifies an activity or movement.
What You Will Learn:The philosophy of Movement Optimism and Greg Lehman’s framework for working within a biopsychosocial model
Why biomechanics research invalidates the idea of dysfunction in muscles
Why we shouldn’t worry about scapula dyskinesias despite what a recent study suggests
Greg’s thoughts on the relationship between knee valgus and ACL injury
The dichotomy of loading muscles and why it’s a misapplication of research
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Apr 18, 2021
31. Pilates For Athletes?
The idea of using Pilates for athletes to improve performance is pretty common, but the question is, can Pilates help improve athletic performance and reduce injury or is that just another one of those Pilates myths that we’re committed to busting? Well, yes, and also no.
Listen in to find out which, and how. And what exercises.
What You Will Learn:Whether Pilates helps improve athletic performance and reduce injury
The three mistaken beliefs around improving athletic performance with Pilates and why one of them may not be a myth at all
Why if you want to get good at moving explosively, you’ve got to move explosively, and how to recruit high threshold motor units in a Pilates class
What the research says about the correlation between core strength and sports performance
Why Pilates for athletes and improving performance is critical to understand
Why people are encouraged to practice Pilates to avoid injury and how their engagement with the discipline impacts long term outcomes
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Apr 11, 2021
30. Trolls Just Want to Have Fun
There is a particular group of people in the Pilates social media realm who get their kicks undermining those of us who put ourselves out there to enhance and improve our practice. In this episode of Pilates Elephants, we call out the cyber bullies and internet trolls and discuss why the self-proclaimed Pilates Police are obsessed with tearing others in the movement community down, instead of helping others build themselves and their skills up.
What You Will Learn:Why it is so critical that we continue to shine a light on antiquated belief systems and update our professional knowledge with scientific research
Why you need to be an evidence-based practitioner when you work in health
Why technique shaming is an insidious form of online bullying
How to deal with Pilates social media trolls by responding with facts and moral authority like Arnold Schwarzenegger did
Why you should surround yourself with inspirational people who are honest about their journey and normalize making mistakes…
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Apr 4, 2021
29. Scapular Stability?
Shoulder stability – sounds like something you want more of, right?
In the Pilates world we have a lot of rules around how the shoulders are supposed to sit, and how they’re supposed to move.
From “shoulders down your back”, to increasing activation of the “good” scapular muscles (lower trapezius and serratus anterior), to avoiding winging and anterior tipping of the scapulae.
But is shoulder stability even a thing, or did we just make it up?
TLDR – probably not a thing.
Warning: This is probably our most risqué conversation to-date.
Resources mentioned in the episode:Experienced physios diagnosis of shoulder instability depends a lot on whether they think the patient has pain in that shoulder https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2017.7268 (here)
Most MRI findings are not different between painful and non-painful shoulders https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1058274619302344 (here)
No relationship between acromio-humeral distance and shoulder p…
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Mar 28, 2021
28. Interview with Gaby Wulf & Rebecca Lewthwaite
In this episode Raph interviews two of the world's most prolific and preeminent researchers on how to teach movements skills.
Dr Rebecca LewthwaiteDr. Rebecca Lewthwaite received her PhD in kinesiology (what in Australia we call exercise science or human movement) from UCLA. She is Director of Research and Education in Physical Therapy and Director of Rehabilitation Outcomes Management at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, and an adjunct faculty member in biokinesiology and physical therapy at the University of Southern California (USC).
Dr. Lewthwaite’s research focuses on the role of confidence and autonomy support in motor performance and learning, in a variety of individuals, from those undergoing physical rehabilitation to developing and high-performing athletes. Recent work includes the facilitation of confidence building in individuals recovering from stroke. As an investigator in the recent ICARE clinical trial in stroke rehabilitation, Dr. Lewth…
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Mar 21, 2021
27. Headrest Up Or Down?
We were all taught “headrest down when your hips are higher than your head” and most of us have followed this rule without thinking.
But is it actually dangerous to leave your headrest up during shoulder bridge, or short spine?
When you think about it, in rollover on the mat, your neck is much more flexed than in shoulder bridge on the reformer, even with the headrest up.
We have a double standard about loading joints at end range – in the hips it’s good (e.g., lunges, front splits & side splits), but in the neck it’s bad.
What about activities where people regularly bear their body weight on a fully flexed neck, like yogis doing https://www.google.com/search?q=plow+pose+yoga+halasana&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjN8LuX6KTvAhXqGbcAHTp5BMkQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=plow+pose+yoga+halasana&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQCBAeOggIABCxAxCDAToFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABBDOgcIABCxAxBDOgYIABAFEB46BAgAEBg6BAgAEB5Q8eQIWOyBCWDBgwloAHAAeACAAdoBiAGTIJIBBjAuMjIuMZgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=EkFIYM2fKOqz3LU…
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Mar 14, 2021
26. Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition in the Pilates studio. We look at what osteoporosis is, the anatomy and physiology of bone, and how to use exercise to increase bone density.
Plus contraindications for people with osteoporosis, based on the current ACSM guidelines.
Resources mentioned in the episode:Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here )
Tame the beast video https://www.tamethebeast.org/ (here)
High intensity resistance and impact training is safe and effective for increasing bone density https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jbmr.3284 (here) and https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S8756328219304880 (here) and https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S8756328220301423 (here)
Strength correlates very closely with bone density https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pierre-Marc-Ferland-2/publication/336923848_The_relationship_between_body_composition_measured_by_Dual-Energy_X-ray_Ab…
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Mar 7, 2021
25. Radical Candor
Many of the daily frustrations we face in the workplace can actually be solved easily.
All you need to do is have a radically candid conversation with the person concerned.
Radical candour is a way to have respectful, caring and completely honest conversations about important but awkward topics.
In this episode we have fun role-playing several common situations at work including:
How to bring up the topic of money in a job interview
How to ask for a raise
How to talk with a colleague who leaves the studio messy
How to address an employee who repeatedly calls in sick at the last minute
And more!
Resources mentioned in the episode:Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
Radical Candor book by Kim Scott https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Revised-Kick-Ass-Humanity-ebook/dp/B07P9LPXPT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XG49UWW1KHNZ&dchild=1&keywords=radical+candor&qid=1615058696&s=books&sprefix=radical+candor%2Caps%2C401&sr=1-1 (he…
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Feb 28, 2021
24. Caged Lion: The John Steel Interview
We regularly shine a light on Elephants in the room related to technique, cueing, teaching and so forth.
In this episode, John Howard Steel is about to upend many things you thought you know about the history of Pilates.
John learned Pilates directly from Joseph Pilates. He practiced at Joe’s gym on Eighth Avenue from 1963 until Joe’s death in 1967. After Joe died, John was instrumental in the continuation of Contrology; along with two others he formed a committee that kept the gym going and supported Clara, and he single-handedly convinced Romana to take on the starring role as Joe’s successor.
John’s book Caged Lion is the surprising and delightful history of Pilates, from Joe’s mysterious early life, through his time in New York and John’s experience of learning Pilates (Contrology) from Joe, and striding arm-in-arm with Joe through the streets of New York, listening to Joe lecture about his favourite and only subject of conversation, Contrology.
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Feb 21, 2021
23. Hypermobility
Is it ok to lock your joints?
Should we give corrective exercises or special cues to people who are hypermobile?
Listen in to find out!
Resources mentioned in the episode:Join our FREE Live Community Sessionshttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( here)
World Health Organisation (WHO) physical activity guidelines https://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/physical-activity-recommendations-18-64years.pdf (here)
If you follow the WHO guidelines you reduce your chance of dying of any cause in the next 10 years by almost half https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/45/6/504.short (here)
Beighton test https://www.physio-pedia.com/Beighton_score (here)
Hypermobile people have more gastrointestinal issues https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/nmo.13013 (here)
Hypermobile people have low blood pressure https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002934303002353 (here)
Hypermobile women have more pelvic organ prolapse https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/ab…
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Feb 16, 2021
We're Hiring!
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Feb 14, 2021
22. Be Yourself
Many of us feel a pressure to be a "proper" Pilates instructor - whatever the heck that is.
Here are our thoughts on why - and how, you can be yourself.
Resources mentioned in the episode:Follow Raph on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( here)
Hip displasia https://europepmc.org/article/med/18483804 (here)
Claudia being herself on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cloudsways/ (here)
Spotlight effect https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/2000-13328-002 (here)
Masterclasses https://breathe.edu.au/masterclass/ (here)
Michael Wilkinson 78 year old Pilates instructor https://breathe.edu.au/belong-michael-wilkinson/ (here)
FeeFee's Rockn'Roll Cocktail Bar https://www.feefeesbar.com/ (here)
Learning is more effective when we copy people who are similar to us https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsep/9/3/article-p249.xml (here)
Online resources:
Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-of…
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Feb 7, 2021
21. Stretching... The Truth
Stretching is good for you, right?
Many of us feel we "should" stretch more, whether it's to prevent injury, as a warmup, to recover quicker, to feel less stiff, or just because it's somehow virtuous to stretch.
Let's see what science has to say.
Resources mentioned in the episode:Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here )
Gene Kelly and Jerry mouse https://youtu.be/jHCsOFWuIb4 (here)
6RM squat elicits the same activation in the core muscles as a full plank to failure with 20% bodyweight on the lower back https://content.sciendo.com/configurable/contentpage/journals$002fhukin$002f62$002f1$002farticle-p43.xml (here)
Strength training is as effective as stretching for increasing flexibility https://osf.io/preprints/metaarxiv/2tdfm/ (here)
Static stretching temporarily reduces muscle force http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/4049/1/Kay_etal_ACSM_2011_The_effect_of_acute_static_stretch_on_maximal_muscle_performance.pdf (here)
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Jan 31, 2021
20. Navigating difficult professional conversations
We have to co-exist with others who hold different views. If you're a listener of this podcast, many of those people will be in senior positions in the industry.
Are more experienced practitioners in fact more knowledgeable?
And, how can you navigate relationships, and conversations with those who hold different views?
Resources mentioned in the episode:Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
Physicians who have been in practice longer have less factual knowledge and are less likely to adhere to guidelines https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/full/10.7326/0003-4819-142-4-200502150-00008 (here)
0.5% increase in patient mortality for every year since the doctor finished medical school https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/fulltext/2000/12000/certification_and_specialization__do_they_matter.16.aspx (here)
78% of doctors don't use systematic reviews https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/2/5/e001220.short (here)
Less than 7%…
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Jan 27, 2021
Bonus episode - About our Diploma of Clinical Pilates
We mention the Diploma in passing a fair bit - it's what we do in our day jobs when we're not recording podcast episodes.
Learn more about the Diploma https://breathe.edu.au/the-diploma-of-clinical-pilates/ (here)
Connect With Us On InstagramCloe https://www.instagram.com/cloebunterpilates/ (@cloebunterpilates)
Raphael https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ (@the_raphaelbender)
Come Study With UsOur training is 100% online - you can study from anywhere in the world
Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork and Reformer https://breathe.edu.au/certificate-iv-pilates/ (here)
Diploma of Clinical Pilates https://my.captivate.fm/here (here)
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Jan 24, 2021
19. Can correcting foot posture fix shoulder pain?
"Don't just treat the site of the pain, treat the root cause". You've probably heard or seen this.
On the surface, it sounds attractive - what could be more valuable than treating the cause, rather than the symptom?
However on closer inspection it turns out that there are gaping chasms of faulty assumptions underpinning this idea.
PLUS: Will strength training make me stiff?
Pain linksA tailored exercise program to correct movement control impairment is no better than general exercise for people with low back pain https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1356689X15000223 (here) and again https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/98/1/28/4107780?login=true (here)
Most "abnormal" imaging findings are equally common in pain-free and painful shoulders https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1058274619302344 (here)
IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain) definition of pain https://www.iasp-pain.org/Education/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=1698#Pain (here)
Shor…
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Jan 17, 2021
18. Heavy weights bulk you up like a Elephant
Do heavy weights make your muscles grow more than light weights?
Many people assume the answer is yes.
But they're wrong.
Resources mentioned in the episode:Join our FREE Live Community Sessionshttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( here)
Low and high load strength training leads to identical muscle growth, but high loads give greater strength improvements https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2017/12000/Strength_and_Hypertrophy_Adaptations_Between_Low_.31.aspx (here)
The total number of sets per week (not the load) is the main determinant of muscle and strength gains https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02640414.2016.1210197 (here)
I (Raph) was wrong about males and females gaining muscle at different rates in response to strength training. Males and females in fact gain muscle mass at the SAME rate https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2020/05000/Sex_Differences_in_Resistance_Training__A.30.aspx (here)
Muscle growth is the main *but not the onl…
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Jan 10, 2021
17. Perfectionism and ImposTER syndrome
The Pilates industry attracts the kind of people who like to do things properly.
But when a healthy striving for excellence becomes a paralysing perfectionism, or when you feel like a fake despite looking successful on the outside, there's a problem.
We talk through our views, and some of the science on perfectionism, imposter syndrome and what can be done about them.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( here)
Prevalence, predictors, and treatment of impostor syndrome: A systematic review (2019) https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11606-019-05364-1.pdf (here)
Angela Duckworth Grit TED talk https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare (here)
Raph's interview with Sarah Michael (Shake it out!) https://breathe.edu.au/feel-comfortable-let-go-sarah-michael/ (here)
Online interventions for depression and anxie…
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Jan 3, 2021
16. Scoliosis
What's the best exercise for scoliosis?
Probably one of the most common questions we get asked by our students.
Listen to find out the answer.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here )
Lamar Gant the first human to deadlift 5x bodyweight https://youtu.be/EqooaL5JXQY (here)
Dalton Lacoe deadlifting 5x bodyweight https://youtu.be/BcsJGE1uumA (here)
No statistical correlation between the severity of back symptoms
and the type or severity of the spinal curvature http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.896.8430&rep=rep1&type=pdf (here)
Back pain statistically more common but not more severe, in people with scoliosis than the general population https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/195893 (here)
Patients with scoliosis perceive improvements after an exercise program regardless of change in Cobb angle here
Poor evidence for all treatments for scoliosis including exerc…
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Dec 27, 2020
15. Industry Bodies: All Cost, No Benefit
Do you need to be a member of an industry body?
Do industry bodies regulate the industry?
We reveal all!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
Caged Lion book https://www.booktopia.com.au/caged-lion-john-howard-steel/book/9781733430708.html (here)
Raph interviews John Howard Steel (Caged Lion author) https://breathe.edu.au/caged-lion-the-interview-with-john-steel/ (here)
PAA membership prices https://www.pilates.org.au/membership/ (here) and CEC workshops https://www.pilates.org.au/education/professional-development-workshops/ (here)
APMA membership prices https://www.australianpilates.asn.au/faq/Membership+Pricing (here) and CEC requirements https://www.australianpilates.asn.au/faq/Acquiring+CEC%27s (here)
PAA scope of practice; max 12 clients https://www.pilates.org.au/membership/ethics/ (here)
PAA "regulates" the industry https://www.pilates.org.au/find/choose-studio/ (here…
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Dec 20, 2020
14. WTF is Core Stability?
Core Stability. We all want more of it. We all cue it.
But what even is it?
And does it actually help back pain or function?
Listen to find out!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/tiny-habits-bj-fogg/ebook/9780753553251.html (Tiny habits book)
https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-myths-of-happiness-sonja-lyubomirsky/book/9780143124511.html (Myths of Happiness book)
What even IS spinal stability? And can core stability exercises change it? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026800331730150X (here)
TrA activation is the same in people with and without LBP, but hamstring activation is delayed in people with LBP https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0966636214007590 (here)
Changes in TrA timing and thickness after core stability training do not correlate with changes in low back pain or disability https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1526590013013175 (here) and https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00586-012-…
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Dec 13, 2020
13. Cueing Elephants
In Pilates there are SO many myths, so much baggage. So many convoluted pseudo-scientific theories about cueing.
Luckily, the facts turn out to be quite simple. Much simpler than you'd think!
There IS a best way to cue, and you can dramatically improve your cueing by using 3 simple techniques.
Yay science!!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessionshttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( here)
Attentional focus and motor learning, a summary of the last 15 years of research https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1750984X.2012.723728 (here)
Pilates Through The Ages - examples of how cueing has changed over the last 60 years https://breathe.edu.au/pilates-through-the-ages/ (here)
Great paper on additive benefits of external focus, autonomy support and early success https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17470218.2016.1276204 (here)
My Gym Dad on Insta https://www.instagram.com/my_gym_dad/ (@my_gym_dad)
Stroke rehab study https…
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Dec 6, 2020
12. Teaching Online
Cloe shares her experiences teaching Reformer online, and we unpack the many benefits to both the client and teacher, of online Pilates.
And Raph gives a mini-harangue about not undercharging for your classes.
Lesley Logan is here: https://profitablepilates.com/author/lesley-logan-2/ (https://profitablepilates.com/author/lesley-logan-2/)
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( here)
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Ways to engage with us for FREE:
Join ourhttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( FREE Live Community Session)
Get our free ebook onhttps://breathe-education.com/posture/ ( Posture Myths in Pilates)
Connect on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ ( Breathe Education),https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( Raphael Bender), and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation ( Breathe Education)
https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (Book a time to talk with Raph) to share your…
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Nov 29, 2020
11. Nonsensical Cues
You heard another instructor use a cue, so you yell it out too. But did you ever stop to think about some of the things you say in class?
Like
activate your abs in a backbend
don't overuse your quads in footwork
vertebra-by-vertebra
shoulders down and back
don't overuse your hip flexors in table-top
Many (possibly all) of these are nonsensical - they don't make sense. We're gonna unpack why.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here )
Range of motion of different spinal regions https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021929015004790 (one), https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00586-013-3088-7 (two) and https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161475412000292 (three)
Here is https://www.instagram.com/p/B6TveJQqX_g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (Maximilian Stohr rolling)
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Nov 22, 2020
10. Fascia-nating
Fascia. We all love it.
But what is it, how does it work, and does knowing about it actually change anything in the way we should work with our clients?
What about myofascial slings?
And myofascial release?
We delve deep!
Want to read more? No problem!
Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
925kg of force required to deform the iliotibial band 1% https://jaoa.org/aoa/content_public/journal/jaoa/932097/379.pdf (here)
Check out Paul Ingraham's excellent and well referenced piece called https://www.painscience.com/articles/does-fascia-matter.php (Does Fascia Matter?)
Greg Lehman also has a highly readable and well-referenced blog called http://www.greglehman.ca/blog/2012/10/26/fascia-science-stretching-the-relevance-of-the-gluteus-maximus-and-latissimus-dorsi-sling (Fascia Science: Stretching The Power Of Manual Therapy)
Also this paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021929015003541 (The capacit…
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Nov 15, 2020
9. Hands On Assists?
Hands-on cues and touching have been an important part of Pilates. But are they still?
COVID has forced us to rethink their value.
Join us for a nuanced (sort of) conversation about the pros and cons of hands-on, and the different situations where you may want to do it, or give it a miss.
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Ways to engage with us for FREE
Join ourhttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( FREE Live Community Sessions)
Get our free ebook onhttps://breathe-education.com/posture/ ( Posture Myths in Pilates)
Connect on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ ( Breathe Education),https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( Raphael Bender), and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation ( Breathe Education)
https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (Book a time to talk with Raph) to share your story
Online resources:
Do ahttps://breathe-education.com/masterclasses/ ( Masterclass) with us
Read more about thehttps://breathe-education.com/diploma-o…
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Nov 8, 2020
8. Pregnancy Elephants
For Pilates instructors, few topics provoke as much anxiety as working with prenatal clients.
As a consequence many instructors compulsively seek continuing education on prenatal and postnatal Pilates.
Sadly, most educators don't understand current prenatal exercise guidelines.
So despite all the ongoing education they do on the topic, the majority of Pilates instructors still don't know what to do with pregnant clients.
In this double-length episode we delve into the mythology of prenatal Pilates, and talk through many of the Pilates Elephants surrounding pregnancy.
But we don't just leave you hanging, we do talk through the current guidelines.
References mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessionshttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( here)
Pilates instructors don’t understand pregnancy guidelines: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859217301158 (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859217301158)…
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Nov 1, 2020
7. The Dangers of Safety Culture
What could be safer than keeping your clients safe?
Well, it turns out that NOT trying so hard to keep them safe, may actually be safer.
References mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( here)
Thinking about movement hurts: the effect of motor imagery on pain and swelling in people with chronic arm pain (Moseley et al. 2008) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/art.23580 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/art.23580 )
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Ways to engage with us for FREE
Join ourhttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( FREE Live Community Sessions)
Get our free ebook onhttps://breathe-education.com/posture/ ( Posture Myths in Pilates)
Connect on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ ( Breathe Education),https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( Raphael Bender), and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation ( Breathe Education)
https://breatheedu.as.m…
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Oct 25, 2020
6. Is Alignment Important?
Proper technique is important for safety, right?
Have you ever thought through specifically why you believe this?
Like, beyond something vague like “it’s bad for your discs”?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here )
Why forces on the spine are the same in flexion and neutral https://breathe.edu.au/flexion-dangerous-perhaps-not-according-science/ (here)
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Ways to engage with us for FREE
Join ourhttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( FREE Live Community Sessions)
Get our free ebook onhttps://breathe-education.com/posture/ ( Posture Myths in Pilates)
Connect on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/breathe.education/ ( Breathe Education),https://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( Raphael Bender), and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/BreatheEducation ( Breathe Education)
https://breatheedu.as.me/raphael (Book a time to talk with Raph) to…
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Oct 18, 2020
5. Good and Bad Muscles
A client telling you "my abs are on fire" is considered high praise by most instructors.
But what if your client said "my hip flexors are on fire"?
If you're like most instructors, your response to "my hip flexors are on fire" would probably range from mild frustration that they're not feeling it in the right place, to concern that they may be somehow "dysfunctional".
Or, consider these two statements:
"My glutes are on fire"
"My neck is gripping"
Both statements describe very similar physical sensations. Why is one desirable and the other not?
The fact that you know which one we're implying is "good" and which is "bad", kinda highlights the point.
Why do we have the paradoxical notion that some muscles should be worked and strengthened, whereas others should not be?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Read Raph's book: Strengthen the Person, Not Just the Body Parthttps://strengthentheperson.com/book-page ( here)
Stanton et al. (2017) Feeling stiffness in the back: a protective percep…
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Oct 11, 2020
4. Your Brain Is A Liar
A client comes to see you with pain. You give them some special exercises and send them on their way feeling awesome. Obviously the exercises worked, right?
Not so fast.
Our intuitive notion of cause and effect is evolved to deal with simple situations found in the ancestral environment, not the complexities of modern living.
It turns out that the evidence of our own experience is an incredibly unreliable way of distinguishing cause and effect.
Most of the time we delude ourselves. You're probably doing it right now, and you almost certainly do it with every one of your clients, and your favourite treatments, whatever they are.
There is a way to get some insight into cause and effect - it's called science.
For a freaking awesome listen on everything related to cognitive biases, blind spots and faulty reasoning check out:
You Are Not So Smart podcast: https://youarenotsosmart.com/podcast/ (https://youarenotsosmart.com/podcast/)
Your Deceptive Mind book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Decep…
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Oct 4, 2020
3. Educator, Educate Thyself
The outcome of all education should be to open the mind to new possibilities, new ways of thinking and new ways of viewing the world.
However in the Pilates world, almost all our continuing education is of the "101 things to do with a Magic Circle" variety.
Not exactly mind-opening stuff.
Why is this? And what can be done about it?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Join our FREE Live Community Sessionshttps://breathe-education.com/pilates_elephants-register/ ( here)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info athttps://breathe-education.com/podcast/ ( https://breathe-education.com/podcast/)
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Sep 25, 2020
2. imPostURE Syndrome
Posture is often thought to be at the heart of Pilates, but is it still relevant?
Can "faulty" posture really cause pain or dysfunction? What is dysfunction anyway? We take a look at all these topics and a few more in relation to posture.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Follow Raph on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/the_raphaelbender/ ( here)
Variability in the location of bony landmarks makes postural assessment meaningless https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/106698108790818459 (here)
Experienced physiotherapists have 1.5-2cm error when palpating ASIS and PSIS https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1356689X11001512 (here)
Posture is highly variable and poorly reproducible https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021929017303135 (here)
Lordosis, range of movement and lumbo-pelvic rhythm are all highly varied in people with and without back pain https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-016-1250-1 (here)
No consensus on causality of spine po…
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Sep 18, 2020
1. Body Shaming and Proprioceptive Fat
In this episode we talk through our response to some horrible and quite silly things said on social media. Plus we clarify what proprioception is, and where it happens (hint, not in your bony landmarks).
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Check out our Visualized Anatomy Program https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/ (here)
Have Questions?
https://breathe-education.com/coachingcall (Book a time to talk with our team)
*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info at https://breathe-education.com/podcast/ (https://breathe-education.com/podcast/)
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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