Is axial elongation real? What about rib-hip connection? Here’s my takeFind out about the Clinical Certification hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Resources mentioned in the episode: Higher levels of both pec and triceps in narrow (diamond) compared to wide pushups here and hereIn fact, every muscle is activated more in narrow hands hereAbsolute changes in muscle activation in pushups with different hand placement is marginal herePeople can lift more weight in a regular (wider than shoulder width) grip in bench press compared to close grip - but produce more power in a narrow grip here and here But grip width does not affect how many reps you can do here or here Mentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

If you can’t find good people, or if you have people working for you who are not doing as well as you’d like, this is for you.Find out about the Studio Owner Mastermind hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

These 11 mistakes are the work you’re avoiding. On the other side of this work lies the success you crave.Resources mentioned in the episode: Learn about the Studio Owner Mastermind hereKPI workshopHow to hire & lead Pilates instructors workshopHow to have difficult conversations workshopHow to onboard Pilates clients workshopHow to price your Pilates classes PE ep 195Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

This is our Layered Teaching Framework, that we teach the students in our Pilates certification. It will enable you to cut your programming time to almost nothing, plus confidently teach mixed ability groups on the fly.Find out about the Studio Owner Mastermind hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

After analyzing the financials of over a hundred Pilates studios, these are the metrics that set the top performing studios apart. Track them and improve them in your studio, and you will make a LOT of money.Resources mentioned in the episode: Find out about our Studio Owner Mastermind hereConnect with Josh on Linkedin here or email him at jrichardson@growthiq.com.auConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Resources mentioned in the episode: Find out about our Clinical Certification hereRelationship between running biomechanics and running economy hereEffect of strength training on running economy hereInfluence of weekly running distance on running performance hereAre running biomechanics associated with running injuries? hereInfluence of strength training on running injuries hereHip abductor muscle strengthening doesn’t change hip adduction in running but does reduce pain hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Gemma Downing is a recent graduate of Breathe Education's pilates certification course. She and Natalie have a conversation about how she went from doing pilates classes on YouTube in her bedroom to becoming a pilates instructor and brick and mortar studio owner, and everything in between, including recovering her confidence after being shamed by another pilates professional, the changing landscape of the pilates industry, and what it's like to teach pilates as an introvert. Gemma is a true example of courage and perseverance.Resources mentioned in the episode:Learn more about the Studio Owner Mastermind hereConnect with Natalie Wilson on IG hereConnect with Raphael Bender on IG hereFind out more about Gemma's studio, The Pilates Room on Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Claire Samanna is a PhD candidate at Monash University, studying low back pain with a special interest in disc degeneration. She has just completed a systematic review of the scientific literature on disc degeneration and exercise.Is exercise good, or bad for your discs? Listen in to find out!Resources mentioned in the course: Find out about our Clinical Certification hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Claire Samanna on Instagram and TwitterConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Stacey Pine on Facebook and online hereLearn more about the Studio Owner Mastermind hereDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Chris is a PhD candidate researcher and he's just completed a systematic review of the impact of exercise intensity and duration on back pain.Is it actually dangerous to go hard when your back hurts?Read the paper hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Chris Neason on X and LinkedIn Download a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoFind out about the Clinical Certification hereMentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

New research on running for people with chronic low back pain.Resources mentioned in the episode: Find out about our Clinical Certification hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Claire Samanna on Instagram and TwitterConnect with Chris Neason on X and LinkedIn Learn more hereDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

This is my personal framework that I use daily to get myself to do the things I know I need to do, in order to become what I want to become. I hope it will help you.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

This is the sixth and final episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle.We conclude our podcasting adventure by discussing the common fears and insecurities held by many pilates instructors as well as the tribalism that is dividing the industry. We hope to provide reassurance that even when something feels like a crisis in PilatesLand, it is often not.Resources mentioned in the episode: You can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle herePilates Elephants episode #204: What is Pilates? herePlease link to Pilates Elephants episode #211: How to deal with the Pilates Police hereYou can listen to Hannah Teuscher's podcast, The Pilates Exchange, here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pilates-exchange/id1704769014Have a great laugh with @beccabastos here:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzmmSNFv4Ba/?igsh=MXFla2hxMHdxdjV3OA== and here:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7FkGqgPp4O/?igsh=anQ1Z2tnaHEzMmZuConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Resources mentioned in the episode: Stability is not a risk factor for first-time low back pain hereAnd it’s not a risk factor for back pain becoming chronic here or hereMore non-guideline concordant treatments massively increase risk of pain becoming chronic hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Connect with Kerri on Instagram: @pilateswithkez Find Pilates with Kez online here and book a class with her hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Our thoughts on how to stand out - without doing a song and dance routine.Connect with James Trenerry on Instagram: @jamesgvtrenerryConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

This is the fourth episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle.Class programming can often be a major source of overwhelm and burnout for pilates instructors. On this episode of the podcast, Kyle and Nat discuss the pitfalls of popular programming styles and ways to make this part of the job effective, sustainable and engaging.Resources mentioned in the episode:You can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle herePilates Elephants episode #209: Is Pilates training or entertainment hereYou can learn more about Kyle's online studio, True II Form at www.kylegeorginamarsh.comYou can learn more about Heath Lander's reformer mastery program: www.contrologycollective.com.auIG post of soccer guys doing pilates:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6mhkHKS7Dl/?igsh=NXlpdXBmajEyaDJlDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

This is my exact process, with lots of specifics. Resources mentioned in the episode:Watch this episode as a video hereAccess the notes and templates hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/Join our FREE Live Workshops here - https://breathe-education.com/live-workshop-registration/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Resources mentioned in the episode: Challenging Beliefs About Cueing by Antony Lo hereFind Antony Lo online here Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/Enroll in our Visualized Anatomy here - https://breathe-education.com/visualized-anatomy/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy