Pilates Elephants

On this podcast we talk about the elephants in the room in the Pilates industry - but what about the biggest elephant of all... We are called Breathe Education and we don't talk about breathing! Listen in to find out why... And when we DO talk about breathing. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe E...

Read the research: Sitting associated with limited hip extension here Sitting time associated with hamstring tightness here and here Sitting time associated with reduced thoracic ROM here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-f...

This is the inaugural episode of a limited series hosted by Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh. On this episode, Kyle and Natalie discuss Kyle's recently published article in The Pilates Journal: Your skills gap might be a result of your education .  In this article, Kyle describes why adopting an evidence-based approach to training is an essential step in elevating the pilates industry. Resources...

Response to a listener question on how to set boundaries around extra work outside of class times, and overly frequent internal communications. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-for-you client acquisition: This podcast uses...

Nicole and Raph review Nicole's journey teaching Pilates with Breathe from 2009 onwards. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-for-you client acquisition: This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBar...

This is something I've changed my view on over the last year. Here is my updated viewpoint, and my reasons for changing my mind. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-for-you client acquisition: This podcast uses the following...

The technical AND non-technical skills that will enable you to fill your classes, negotiate better pay and better shifts. Listen in to find out how! Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Connect with Naomi: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/naomidifa...

Errata - Loren F Chiu is a man (Sorry Loren). New study finds net joint forces in hip external rotation are greater in a squat, when the knees go inwards. Read the research Read the research here Listen to episode 114 "Why do your knees go in when you squat?" here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breat...

How much should you specialize, and HOW should you specialize, to differentiate yourself from other Pilates businesses? Listen to find out! Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-for-you client acquisition: This podcast uses the...

As Pilates instructors, we all roll our eyes when people think Pilates is "easy" or "just stretching". It's definitely hard. But... that doesn't mean it's effective (for strengthening). It depends how you do it. Listen in to find out the science of how to make your Pilates sessions BOTH hard, AND effective for strengthening. Read the research: You need to work to within a couple of repetitions of...

Resources mentioned in this episode: Meta-analysis on reporting bias in the external focus literature here Meta-analysis on reporting bias in the choice and expectancy literature here Feedback works here Give feedback about both correct execution and errors here Give concise feedback about key elements only here Give feedback about both results and execution here Combining verbal + visual feedback...

My experience and thoughts on how to create a win/win pay negotiation with a studio owner. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-for-you client acquisition: This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdB...

Believe it or not, this is actually a (somewhat) nuanced episode. Read the research yourself: Steele et al. (2022) Most people self-select loads that are too light to stimulate significant strengthening here At 55% of your 1RM you can do about 21 reps here At loads of 55% of 1RM you need to be within a few reps of failure to stimulate significant strengthening here Connect with me on Instagram : @...

Read the research: Capel-Alcaraz et al. 2023 meta-analysis here Saragiotto et al. 2016 Cochrane review here Changes in back pain after TrA retraining are not related to changes in TrA timing or thickness, but are related to changes in catastrophizing here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Educat...

In this episode I’m joined by Hannah Teutscher from The Pilates Exchange podcast. Hannah is a former professional dancer, now Pilates instructor and educator. We discuss the cultural influences dance continues to exert on the Pilates world. Resources mentioned in the episode: Pilates Exhange podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify Hannah on IG  here Check out Performance Fit Pilates online...

Ok - I don't KNOW the answer to this, but I do have what I think is a plausible theory. Let me know your thoughts on IG. My profile is here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-for-you client acquisition: This podcast uses the...

Resources mentioned in the episode: Find out about the Studio Owner Mastermind here Men perceive less effort to run at the same speed with a female observer  here Connect with Natalie on IG here Connect with Kyle Marsh on Instagram and Natalie Wilson on Instagram Find True II Form online  here and on Instagram Connect with Natalie on IG here Follow Raph on IG here Find Breathe Education...

Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Mentioned in this episode: Done-for-you client acquisition: This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Do no harm” is the first item on the  PMA code of ethics . Seems reasonable on the face of it, but what does it actually mean to do no harm, and is it even possible? Resources mentioned in the episode: Follow Raph on IG here Connect with Natalie on IG here Connect with Kyle Marsh on Instagram and Natalie Wilson on Instagram Find Breathe Education here and on Instagram Find True II Form online...

Resources mentioned in the episode: Thoracic kyphosis is not related to abdominal strength or endurance  here Lumbar lordosis and pelvic tilt are not related to abdominal strength  here Abdominal and hip muscle flexibility only explains 9% of the variance in thoracic posture  here AND longer glutes and hamstrings are associated with LESS pelvic tilt  here Hip and spine stiffnes...

The possible career paths for a Pilates instructor include WAY more options than just “get a job at a studio”. Although that can be a great option. There are a lot of people doing amazing, innovative things to make money with their Pilates skills. We talk about the pros and cons of working in corporate studios, small studios, starting your own solo business, doing an online thing and several other...

Resources mentioned in the episode: Intense long-lasting stretching causes muscle growth and strength gains equivalent to resistance training  here Partial range of motion resistance training at long muscle lengths improves muscle growth more  here Resistance training improves range of motion just as much as stretching  here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download...

This is probably the biggest mistake people make in the business of Pilates. I promise you, Pilates is NOT your product - listen on to find out what is. Read Raph’s book “How to make $100k a year teaching Pilates”  here Resources mentioned in the episode: Wine with more awards tastes better  here Wine experts can’t tell the difference between red and white wine  here California wine...

Resources mentioned in the episode: Tension is the primary stimulus for muscle strengthening  here Tension without activation still causes muscles to increase in strength and size  here  and  here Long-lasting stretching causes muscles to grow  here When you activate your muscles for low load tasks, you only actiavte a small percentage of the fibers  here To stimulate...

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