Resources mentioned in the episode: Schedule a call with our team 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
Are your upper traps really over-active? Many people experience tension or pain in their traps, and we often assume that indicates the muscles are overactive, and they need to relax more. But does it? Resources mentioned in the episode: Neck pain without red flags (spinal fracture, vertebral artery dissection, spinal cord injury, infection, cancer, AS) is nonspecific neck pain here Moderate quality evidence people with neck pain have increased pressure pain sensitivity throughout their bodies he...
Tactile cues help our clients understand the movement better, right? Or do they? We’ll take a look at the evidence, along with discussing our thoughts on what value hands-on does have in today’s Pilates class. Resources mentioned in the episode here: Connect with Kyle Marsh on Instagram Find True II Form online here and on Instagram Knowledge of results is more effective than manual guidance here and here Figuring a movement skill out for yourself works better than being given explicit instructi...
There are only 4 key things you need to know to break through a strength plateau, or help your clients get seriously stronger. Resources mentioned in the episode: 4+ sets per week per movement is required for strength gains here Stop 2-3 reps before failure here Eat 2g protein per kg body weight per day here For young adults 1.6g/kg/day may be enough Caloric surplus makes it a lot easier to get strong here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Ce...
Don’t worry dear listener, there are PLENTY of good… no GREAT reasons to do Pilates for people with back pain. We share some of them here. Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Adam McAtee on IG here Brinjikji et al. 2015 - Disk bulge is highly prevalent in pain-free people here Changes in low back pain after TrA retraining are not related to changes in TrA timing here Changes in low back pain after strength or flexibility training are not related to changes in strength or flexibility...
Resources mentioned in the episode: Golgi Tendon Organs respond more to changes in tension than to absolute tension here GTOs also desensitize after high tension . Glute activation drills increase perception but not actual glute activation here Elite bodybuilders can’t accurately sense muscle activation here Conscious experience of expected movements is inhibited here High levels of mechanical tension on individual muscle fibers is the main stimulus for strengthening here and here and here Stret...
Resources mentioned in the episode here: Connect with Kyle Marsh on Instagram Find True II Form online here and on Instagram Original ABC article here Common Core Standards for US academic education here Professional breakdancers have 4.4 injuries per 1000 hours of breakdancing here Elite Powerlifters suffer 1.1-4 injuries per 1000 hours here Yoga is a low-risk activity here Breakdancers suffered fewer injuries than 25 out of 36 sports, including cycling, badminton and sailing, at the 2018 youth...
What exactly is muscle gripping? Turns out it’s not an internally coherent concept. We make the case with logic and research that it’s time to let go of gripping and just relax. Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Adam McAtee on IG here Glutes fire last in the prone leg extension test here Hamstring recruitment order varies between people in the same exercise here Glute max activation increases with squat depth here Quad activity is pretty flat up to 90% of max in a squat, whereas g...
Find resources mentioned in the episode: Hypermobile physical therapy students don’t sustain more injuries - they sustain different injuries here and here Amateur athletes who are hypermobile have the same number of injuries as non-hypermobile people here Over 2 years, no difference in injury rate between hypermobile and non-hypermobile NCAA div 1 collegiate footballers here 8-week bespoke physiotherapy plus OT vs advice & information; both groups improved equally after 8 weeks here After AC...
Live coaching call with Kala from QuietBodies Pilates. In this conversation, we cover: How to market your studio to attract new hires who are a great fit How to screen for the perfectly aligned candidate How to take leadership of a team of instructors How to retain great instructors long-term And more. Resources mentioned in the episode: Breathe Education Culture here Find Kala Loek's QuietBodies on IG here or online here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course g...
We all know teaser is awesome for your abs, and criss cross really works the obliques. But do they really? Join me as I look at the science and physiology of ab strengthening. The results may surprise you! Resources mentioned in the episode: Review of core activation in fitness exercises here Muscles are weakest in their fully shortened position here Stretch-induced muscle growth here and here Mechanical tension is the main stimulus for strengthening here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raph...
The story of how Natasha changed her understanding of pain from purely biomechanical to biopsychosocial. Resources mentioned in the episode: Find Natasha online here , on her Facebook account , or IG account Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
This is my personal list of things I recommend you study to become a great(er) instructor. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
When are props useful, and when are they a distraction? In fact, what is the role of a Pilates instructor and what makes a good one? How much is teaching Pilates performative, and how much is service? Tune in to find out our thoughts. Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Kyle Marsh on Instagram Find True II Form online here and on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Educati...
Is neutral spine more efficient? First we have to define what we mean by efficient. Then, I promise you a more nuanced answer than simply “yes” or “no”. Resources mentioned in the episode here: Upright thoracic posture allows greater shoulder ROM here Passive tissues provide most of the stiffness of the spine in flexion here Flexed spine postures are more efficient for lifting heavy things here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification ...
What is knee stability and how do we improve it? Visualize the anatomy of the knee & hip - and get to grips with all the muscles you need to strengthen for someone with knee stability issues. Good news - simple exercises can solve complex problems! Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: A...
If you have these symptoms in your Pilates business: Not enough clients Can’t charge enough Clients you don’t enjoy working with Not getting the results you’d like to get for your clients You could well have the wrong clients. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find the right clients and get your business back on track. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program in...
My 5 reasons why you should not worry about anterior pelvic tilt - ever. Resources mentioned in the episode: Abdominal strength is not related to pelvic tilt here Erector spinae, glutes and hamstrings are inactive in quiet standing here 8 weeks of abdominal strengthening doesn’t change pelvic tilt here Abdominal & hip flexor length is not associated with pelvic tilt here Hip muscle stiffness does not correlate with pelvic tilt here Stretching hamstrings does not change pelvic tilt here Up to...
Before you can stand out, you have to get over your fear of not fitting in. Here’s 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
Jeff runs 2 Pilates studios in Surrey, UK. In this conversation, we talk through Jeff’s challenge of rolling out a more consistent class program and teaching style across his team of 13 instructors. Plus we talk through the differences and similarities of the UK and Australian Pilates scenes. Resources mentioned in the episode: Find Jeff and Pilates Movement UK here Connect with Pilates Movement on Insta and FB Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilat...
This episode is outside the normal format for the podcast - I’ve had a lot of questions about what’s going on at Breathe Education recently, and in this episode, or fireside chat, I answer all of them. Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
Why you only need 2 basic shoulder exercises for a balanced shoulder workout. Warning - anatomy geek 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
This is why you struggle to attract clients to your Pilates sessions. And the solution. Resources mentioned in the episode: Get a copy of Raph's new book 'How to make $100k/year teaching Pilates' 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
I think in Pilates, we generally spend too much attention and time learning repertoire, and not enough time focusing on the other four key skills of a Pilates instructor Resources mentioned in the episode Interview with Gaby Wulf and Rebecca Lewthwaite here There are only 3 exercises in the world and cat stretch is 2 of them here Prenatal Pilates is just Pilates with Hailey Hawkins here Rehab is just graded exercise here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course gu...
What the Diploma is, and why we’re ending it with one final intake this September Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
Almost everyone overcomplicates rehabilitation. It’s actually very simple. 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
If you’re busy all the hours, but not making progress, maybe you’re not doing the right things. This will help. Resources mentioned in the episode: Head over to our Youtube channel 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
Why you should default to the expectation that all exercises are safe and beneficial for women with pelvic organ prolapse. Resources mentioned in the episode: Exercise and pelvic organ prolapse; scoping review here “Safe” versions of exercises are NOT actually safer (and “dangerous” versions are NOT actually dangerous) here Early exercise in postpartum does not affect POP risk here Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized An...
Why you should not let what you’re currently doing constrain your thinking about what is possible. Resources mentioned in the episode: Get a copy Raph's new book 'How to make $100k/year teaching Pilates' 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy...
Neutral or imprinted spine? What exercises are safe for pregnant women? What is and isn’t Pilates? Pineapple on pizza? These are the recurring conversations we have in Pilates - why do we keep having the same conversations? And what if anything can we do to move on? Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Kyle Marsh on Instagram Find True II Form online here and on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram : @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Pilates Certification Visualized ...
