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Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPTwww.evidence-basedpilates.com
Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT helps you become a more skilled, knowledgeable, and confidence Pilates Instructor by sharing practical and science-based strategies to uplift your career.
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Episodes

86. Are There Contraindication For Clients With Osteoporosis?

Nearly every Pilates course teacher Instructors to avoid end range flexion and rotation for clients with Osteoporosis, but is this supported by research? Turns out that there are no guideline-based contraindications to exercise for Osteoporotic clients, and host, Adam McAtee takes a dive into this nuanced conversation to help you become a more skilled, knowledgeable and confident Pilates Instructor. If you enjoyed this episode, you will love the Osteoporosis Workshop in the VIP Membership. Click...

Jun 27, 202431 min

85. Total Hip Replacements

Total Hip Replacements can be intimidating to work with, but they are very common to see in the Pilates studio, so it's essential that you have the skills, knowledge and confidence to work with the population. Host, Adam McAtee shares his expertise working with this population in Pilates and Physical Therapy clinics to help you become a more informed Pilates Instructor. Want to work with Adam? Click Here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click Here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammc...

Jun 20, 202438 min

84. Large Group Classes

Large group classes are becoming more popular in the Pilates industry, but some folks are not happy about it. Host Adam McAtee, shares his insights and experience with private, small group and large group classes to allow you to become a more skilled, knowledgeable and confident Pilates Instructor. Want to Work With Adam? Click Here to for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click Here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates...

Jun 17, 202430 min

83. Five Challenges For Pilates Instructors

Host, Adam McAtee recently asked his Instagram followers what their biggest challenges were, and 5 common themes came up. In this episode, Adam breaks them down to help you become a more skilled, knowledgable, and confident Pilates Instructor. Want to work with Adam? ⁠Click Here⁠ to for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. ⁠Click here⁠ for $75 off the Building Strength & Muscle in Pilates course. ⁠Click here⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram ⁠@AdamMcAteePilates...

Jun 11, 202445 min

82: How To Get Clients Stronger in Pilates

Pilates courses teach us Pilates exercises, but despite most of our clients wanting to get stronger they often don't share strength training principles with us. This episode was created to fill the gaps. In addition to his Pilates education, Adam McAtee has earned a Bachelor's in Exercises and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Aug 2024), and he shares his insights on how you can get your clients stronger in Pilates. Want to learn more? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Cli...

Jun 03, 202444 min

81. When Clients Are Afraid to Load it With Natalie Wilson

Do you have clients that are intimidated by adding a spring? Host, Adam McAtee sits down with esteemed Pilates Instructor and educator, Natalie Wilson to discuss common scenarios and solutions to help you become a more skilled, confident, and knowledgable Pilates instructor. Want to work with Adam for less than $1/day? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial VIP Membership. Let's connect on socials Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates . Click here to follow Natalie on Instagram @...

May 31, 20241 hr 13 min

80. Three Pilates Myths

Pilates courses are awesome, but unfortunately they can also spread false ideas that seem true until they're skillfully questioned. Host, Adam McAtee shares his insights to question common 3 common myths to help you become more curious, inquisitive, and knowledgable. Want to study with Adam? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to join the Building Strength & Muscle in Pilates Course. Click here follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates...

May 26, 202453 min

79. Can You Plateau in Pilates?

It's common to hear that you will eventually plateau in an exercise, but is this true in Pilates? It depends. Host Adam McAtee, shares his perspective on this questions to encourage your critical thinking and embracing the discomfort of uncertainty. Want to study with Adam? Click Here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click Here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates...

May 18, 202436 min

78. Growing From Contemporary to Science-Based Pilates With Lisa Van Gisbergen

Host Adam McAtee sits down with fellow Pilates Instructor, Lisa Van Gisbergen to discuss her journey of growing from Contemporary to Science-Based Pilates. Want to Try the VIP Membership? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Want to work with Lisa? Click here to view her offerings Click here to follow her on Instagram @twist.pilates Episode resources Click here for the Movement Optimism Podcast with Greg Lehman. Click Here to learn more abo...

May 12, 20241 hr 2 min

77. Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain is the most common type of shoulder pain and Adam McAtee shares his insights into Rotator Cuff anatomy, research on this topic, and how you can help your clients with this condition. If you enjoyed this episode, you will LOVE the Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain workshop in the VIP Membership. You can get FREE access right now. Click here for your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Episode Resour...

May 07, 202454 min

76. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome With Kim Moscatello

Do you work with client's that are hypermobile? It turns out that this goes way beyond the joints. This episode is dedicating to increasing your awareness of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. Click Here to watch on Youtube Want to Study With Evidence-Based Pilates? Click Here to get a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click Here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Want to Work With Kim? Click here to view her offerings. Click here to follow here on Ins...

May 03, 202458 min

75: 5 Signs That You Might Have Joined a Pilates Cult

Have you accidently joined a Pilates cult? Host, Adam McAtee shares 5 ways that this might have happened to you (like it did to him). Although going Want to study with Adam? Click Here to get your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Want to learn more about the history of Pilates Click here to get the book "A Pilates Journey" Click here to follow Dan Bake @pilateswithdan...

Apr 29, 202431 min

74. Mastering Reformer Programming With Heath Lander

Do you struggle with programming? In this episode, host Adam McAtee sits down with one of his mentors, Heath Lander to help you master your reformer programming. Want to study with Adam? Click Here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click Here to follow him on Instagram @adammcateepilates Want to study with Heath? Click Here to learn about his Reformer Mastery Program Click Here to follow him on Instagram @ContrologyCollective...

Apr 24, 202445 min

73. The Nuance of Low-Back Pain

Low-Back Pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and host, Adam McAtee shares his insights to help you become a more confident, skillful and knowledgable Pilates Instructor. Want to study with Adam? Click here to for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow him on Instagram @adammcateepilates Episode resources: Click here for a paper on the 4 trajectories for low-back pain Click here for the paper on MRI’s and Low-Back Pain (It has awesome charts) Cl...

Apr 20, 202453 min

72. Pelvic Organ Prolapse With Terri Elder, DPT

Curious to learn more about Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)? Host, Adam McAtee sits down with Terri Elder, DPT and Women's Health Physical Therapist who shares her insights on how Pilates Instructors can have better understanding of working with clients that have Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Click here to watch on Youtube Want to study with Adam? Click here to for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click here to follow him on instagram @adammcateepilates Want to study with Terri? Click here to lear...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 5 min

71. Advice For New Instructors

This episode is for anyone who appreciates good advice, especially new instructors. Host, Adam McAtee shares his insights as well as advice provided from instructors around the world to help you become a more confidence, skilled and knowledgable instructor. Want to study with Adam? Click here to get your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates...

Apr 13, 202442 min

70. Does Pilates Count as Strength Training? Guest: Kyle Marsh

Host, Adam McAtee sits down with esteemed Pilates Instructor Kyle Marsh to discuss a recent article that was shared by countless Pilates Instructors which made a case for Pilates counting as strength training. They share their thoughts to help you make more informed decisions with your clients. Want to learn with Adam? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Want to learn with Kyle? ⁠ Click here ⁠ to view here website Click...

Apr 08, 202456 min

69. Do You Need to Study Dead People?

There has been a growing pressure for Pilates and Yoga instructors to sign up for cadaver labs in order to deepen their understanding of their work. Host, Adam McAtee shares a fresh perspective on the necessity of this investment to help you make an informed decision. Want to study with Adam? Click Here to for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Episode Resources Click here for review paper on cadaver usage for medical students. Cl...

Apr 06, 202433 min

68. Shoulders Back and Down...? Not So Fast!

Have you been coached to teach your clients to keep their shoulders back and down? Host, Adam McAtee breaks down the anatomy and biomechanics of this concepts to help you grasp when it is and is not a good idea to do so. Want to study with Adam? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates...

Apr 02, 202433 min

67. When Your Studio Is Not a Fit

If you have ever worked in a studio that's in conflict with your values, this episode is for you. Host, Adam McAtee shares his insight on how to navigate this scenario and leverage it as a learning opportunity to launch your career to new heights. Want to study with Adam? Click here for your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates...

Mar 29, 202431 min

66. Should We Abandon Table-Top?

Table-top is a common modification for supine-based exercises, but plenty of Pilates courses and educators advocating to stop teaching in. Host, Adam McAtee shares his thoughts on Table-top to provide you a fresh perspective on how to navigate your teaching. Want to study with Adam? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates...

Mar 26, 202431 min

65. Are we Doing Pilates to do Life? Guest: Natalie Wilson

Host, Adam McAtee has pleasure of having Natalie Wilson join him on the podcast again to discuss Natalie's recent experience of trying to learn a new movement skill, and her thoughts on Pilates' prepared her to do so (or lack thereof). Want to work with Adam? Click here to get your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram Want to work with Natalie? Click here to follow Natalie on Instagram Click here to follow Heath Lander on Instagram...

Mar 22, 202455 min

64. What's the Deal with Clamshells?

Clamshells are loved and hated by many in the industry. Host, Adam McAtee, provides a fresh prospective on this exercise to encourage your think critically and live in the grey. Want to work with Adam? Click here to start your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Episode resources Click here and here for systematic review looking at gluteal activation. Click here for the trial looking into muscle activation during clamshells on 20 runn...

Mar 17, 202433 min

63. Myth Busting: Transversus Abdominis

Many Pilates education courses continue to teach about the importance of the Transversus abdominis for spinal stability and as a treatment for low-back pain. Host, Adam McAtee breaks down the anatomy of the Transversus Abdominis and shares research it's importance (or lack thereof). Want to study with Adam? Click here to get your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Episode Resources Click here for the original paper on Transversus Ab...

Mar 12, 202448 min

62. Reducing Barriers to Movement

As Pilates Instructors, if we had a 1 job to do it would be to get more people exercising. In this episode, host Adam McAtee discusses the importance of getting more people exercising and what you can do to reduce the barriers for people starting an exercise program (including Pilates). Want to work with Adam? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Episode Resources Click here for a systematic review how the prevalence ...

Mar 08, 202445 min

61. Confessions From Recovering Fragilistas With Guest Natalie Wilson

We go to Pilates school because we love Pilates, but far too often we are taught unnecessary, fear-based movement rules along the way. Host Adam McAtee sits down with esteemed Pilates Instructor Natalie Wilson to discuss their journey as recovering fragilistas while sharing teaching tips along the way. Want to work with Adam? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamMcAteePilates Want to work with Natalie? Follow Natalie on Instagram @NatalieWilsonPi...

Mar 04, 202459 min

60. Person-Centered Care is Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-based practice is more than just research! It incorporates your personal expertise and your clients' values. In this episode, host Adam McAtee discusses the nuance of an evidence-based practice to help you become a more informed instructor. Want to study with Adam? Click here to get your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership Episode Resources Click here to read about kinesiophobia & Pilates Click here for a systematic review on person centeredness Click here for the 11 common reco...

Mar 01, 202437 min

59. Total Knee Replacements

Host, Adam McAtee shares an evidence-based approach to working with total knee replacements so you can confidently help this population. Want to work with Adam? Click here for a 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Follow Adam on Instagram @adammcateepilates Resources Click here for an animation of a total knee replacement...

Feb 23, 202437 min

58. Gluteus Maximus

Host Adam McAtee teaches out all about the anatomy, function and best exercises for the Gluteus Maximus! Want to study with Adam? Click here for your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership. Click here to follow at on Instagram @adammcateepilates

Feb 20, 202438 min

57. Should Pilates be Slow & Controlled?

If you have taken a Pilates class, you have probably been told to move slow & controlled. Host Adam McAtee discusses the pros and cons of this approach to help you become a more confident instructor Want to work with Adam? ⁠Click here⁠ to get your 2-Week Free Trial of the VIP Membership ⁠Click here ⁠ to follow Adam on instagram ⁠@adammcateepilates⁠...

Feb 16, 202431 min
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