Pilates 101 Podcast

This month on the Pilates 101 Podcast, Glenn and Kristina are joined by a very special guest – Michael Ramsey, co-founder of the game-changing fitness brand STRONG Pilates. They dive into Michael’s background, the inspiration behind STRONG Pilates, and how he helped grow it into a global movement. Discover what makes their unique blend of Pilates and cardio so successful, the challenges they’ve fa...

In this episode, Glenn & Kristina are joined by special guest Biljana Kennaway, who brings over 20 years of experience across orthopaedics, women’s health, plastics & burns, oncology, paediatrics, and musculoskeletal care. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Enjoyed the episode? Help us grow by leaving a review on your platform of choice and by sharing with your friends &amp...

We kick start the New Year with another episode of Pilates 101 Podcast and are excited to invite a very special guest, Dawn Buoy. Dawn is an APPI Master Trainer and shares her background and what inspired her to delve into the world of Pilates. Also, expect a small rant from Glenn and hear Kristina's ambitions for the year ahead! Enjoyed the episode? Help us grow by leaving a review on your platfo...

In this episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast, Glenn introduces our new co-host, Kristina Holding. Kristina shares her inspiring career journey and her exciting role as International Relations Manager. In part two, we chat with our APPI India partner, Moushumi Kuvawala, diving into the world of Pilates in India and how her journey began.    

In this episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast, Glenn sits down with Hunter Henry to discuss her path to becoming a Club Pilates instructor. Discover how Hunter introduced renowned bodybuilder Larry Wheels to the transformative world of Pilates, bridging the gap between strength training and flexibility.   Liked what you heard? Support the podcast by sharing your review.   Got a Pilates related story...

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast featuring none other than APPI's very own and newly appointed Global Education Advisor at APPI, Tracy Ward. Tracy shares her remarkable journey, starting from a childhood curiosity about physiotherapy to her profound involvement with APPI, including establishing her own classes and authoring the acclaimed book 'Science of Pilates'. As...

Glenn kicks off the first podcast of the year by reflecting on the trends of 2023 within the Pilates world and what is in store for the year ahead by sharing his thoughts from various global and UK specific reports concerning the Pilates industry. This is the perfect opportunity for you to explore what areas to focus upskilling in 2024 in parallel with the ever evolving Pilates industry.   ⭐ Like...

This special episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast comes from our recent Women's Health Coffee Morning hosted by our Master Trainers, Sarah Norris, Pippa Carter & Emily Elgar exclusively for our members. The trio answer a wide range of questions submitted by our members so grab yourself a coffee and enjoy the team delving deep into all things Pilates.    Follow our Master Trainers on Instagram: S...

In this episode Glenn speaks with Physiotherapist, Traditional Hatha & Yoga Therapy expert Irene Ais.  From topics ranging from how yoga fits into healthcare and movement, the unique differences between Western & Eastern Yoga & how Yoga assists with neuro diversity and an ever changing population you are sure to takeaway lots of gems from the Yoga world! Reach Irene via her website &am...

This special episode of Pilates 101 Podcast comes from our brand new Founder's Coffee Morning (FCM) exclusively for our APPI Member's. The FCM is a chance for our members to speak directly to our founder's Elisa Withers & Glenn Withers. Some of the topics discussed in the first FCM were: What extra steps you can take to make your clients feel welcome Purchasing the right reformer Should you re...

In this episode Glenn & special guest Jonathan Grubb delve deep into the intriguing life and enduring legacy of the one and only Joseph Pilates! Join us on this fascinating historical journey as we explore the origins, evolution, and impact of the renowned Pilates method.   Joseph's Legacy - Pilates 100+ Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1506287476355247/?locale=en_GB Jonathan's Website:...

This special edition episode is a pelvic health takeover with Emily Elgar (Pelvic Health Master Trainer) speaking to researcher and specialist pelvic health physio Grainne Donnelly. Grainne has gain huge respect in the pelvic health community with her work in diastasis, postnatal return to exercise and ultrasound. Emily and Grainne talk through how her work has evolved into the influential presenc...

As we are looking back at 2022 across all businesses this week, we also wanted to reflect on this year in our final podcast of the year. In this episode Glenn shares with his reflection on 2022, including lessons, business advice and his thoughts at the end of this year together with other APPI Presenters and Master Trainers.    Send us your biggest lessons, experience and thoughts on 2022 at info...

In this episode of Pilates 101, Glenn has the honour to discuss the journey to success with the incredible Aaron Smith, founder of KX Pilates. Aaron opened the first KX Pilates Studio in 2010 and since then he never stopped growing and learning. Today, he owns the biggest Pilates franchise business in Australia with a turnover of $35M and 94 KX Pilates studios.  Learn more about what it takes to b...

In this month's Podcast we chat to 3x Olympian Hannah Milley. Hannah represented team GB at Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016. A Commonwealth games champion, European medalist and just missing out on Olympic bronze being touched out of third place by the smallest of margins Hannah is a true credit to the GB swim program and herself. Hannah is now transitioning to life as a mere mortal and on...

In this episode Glenn is joined by Julie Driver and Jeff Waters to discuss the importance of levelling up your Pilates game. When is the right time to progress? How to go about it? How will this help your future career? And most importantly, what’s in it for you? This episode will answer all these questions and many more, so that you are equipped with the right information when it comes to levelli...

In this month's Podcast we have multiple conversations regarding what we believe to be one of the most important and most commonly asked questions by us as Pilates instructors, Pilates enthusiasts and Pilates business owners:    What makes a great Pilates class?   We have posed this question to different people, all who have an active interest in Pilates, to try and give us an idea on how to answe...

In this episode APPI’s co-founder, Glenn Withers is joined by Pilates Instructor and Marketing expert, Lee Morgan . With Lee bringing his many years of experience in the Pilates industry as an instructor, business owner and marketing consultant, Glenn joins Lee to talk about how you can use social media to its full advantage, attracting brand new clients as well as retaining your existing ones too...

A fascinating insight into the world of women’s health and the issues around menopause and endometriosis. This has come about from the brilliant Channel 4 documentary hosted by Davina McCall called – Sex, Myths and Menopause. Davina highlighted many of the challenges around these issues, the possibility that science has failed women in its resources, support and understanding and how talking about...

Summer Ready - What does this even mean?   In this episode Glenn tackles the question that always dominates the marketing world at this time of year - Get your body ready for summer! He asks what this really means and what should we, as a Pilates community, view this question as. Glenn follows his analysis of this question with some quick fire tips for a strong and healthy Pilates body, and finish...

In this fascinating episode APPI founder Glenn Withers addresses the question of expectations vs reality of running a Pilates business in 2022. Glenn interviews Aimee Clayton and Jessica Nicholson of Physiofitandpilates. Aimee and Jess have been running their business for several years and share their experiences around what it takes to run their business. Aimee and Jess open up about the struggle...

This week’s podcast starts with a poignant message that Glenn wanted to share and address and appeal with our community in relation to the crisis in the Ukraine.   On behalf of Elisa and myself and all of us at APPI Health Group and APPI clinics here in the UK and out partners around the world. We unite in support of Ukraine and its people. May we all pray support these brave people who stand for...

In this episode APPI founder Glenn Withers shares with us his memories, lessons, challenges and successes of developing and running APPI with co-founder Elisa Withers over the last 21 years. Glenn then reveals and discusses the Top 20 Fitness trends for 2022 as described by the American Society of Sports Medicines annual survey. Following the announcement of the list Glenn delves into the Top 10 t...

Episode 18 - Setting Your Business up for Success in 2022   In this first podcast of 2022 APPI co-founder Glenn Withers gives us a masterclass in leadership, motivation and planning for success in a Pilates based business. Glenn shares his secrets of January motivation and planning that he has used in the last 20 years of running APPI’s clinics and studios across London. Glenn will go over the 5 e...

A huge congratulations to all of you out there, from business owners to new Pilates Instructors in the industry, for making it through another interesting year. We are here to celebrate the biggest challenges and to remember the beautiful moments that motivated us to carry on.     We are so delighted to have the amazing Master Trainers Glenn Withers, Melanie Bryant and Sarah Norris on this podcast...