Pilates Elephants

Apr 12 2025 300 ep. 57 mins 20

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We get to grips with new research, teaching strategies, and social issues around Pilates and Pilates teaching. This is 100% authentic, unscripted, real talk about everything Pilates.

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304. Reformer Faceplant! Who’s to Blame, and What to Do Instead, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender

Apr 12 2025 69 mins

A client fell off a reformer—and Instagram exploded. Raph and Natalie unpack what really causes falls, why blame isn’t helpful, and how instructors can prevent injuries without turning class into a snoozefest. Expect practical teaching tips, clear cueing advice, and no-punches-pulled commentary.See the IG post that sparked this episode here: https://www.instagram.com/share/__WA

303. The Science of Results: How to Design Sessions That Actually Work, with Raphael Bender

Apr 05 2025 96 mins

This episode is Part 2 of a live lecture I gave for our Diploma students at Breathe Education — and it picks up where last week’s episode left off.If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, go back and do that first. It covers all the foundational concepts about what strength actually is, and how it works in the body. This episode builds on those ideas and will make way more sens

302. Everything you know about strengthening is probably wrong, with Raphael Bender

Mar 29 2025 116 mins

This episode is a recording of a live lecture I gave on the Physiology of Strength Training for our Diploma students at Breathe Education.If you want it to actually make sense — and go deep — I highly recommend downloading the PDF lecture notes and following along while you listen.Download the notes here: https://breathe-edu-downloads.s3.amazonaws.com/Diploma%202024%20Physiolog

301. Why Isolation Exercises Are A Waste Of Time, with Raphael Bender

Mar 22 2025 20 mins

I think there are 2 incorrect assumptions that lead people to the mistaken idea that isolation exercises are useful - they're not.I break down those beliefs, make the case for using simple compound movements, and share the top 6 movements I use with clients (and myself).Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide:Pilates CertificationThis podcast u

300. What is the Scope of Practice of a Pilates Instructor? With Raphael Bender

Mar 15 2025 27 mins

I think we go about this all wrong in Pilates. In this episode, I share my (non-legally binding) thoughts.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

299. How to 5x Profit In Your Studio In 90 Days, with Raphael Bender

Mar 09 2025 27 mins

These are the strategies I used in my own studio, and that I use with my coaching clients to increase profits quickly.Enjoy.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

298. Hypermobility & Scoliosis: What Science Actually Says, with Raphael Bender

Mar 01 2025 114 mins

In this episode, we break down the key research on hypermobility and scoliosis, cutting through myths and weak evidence. Learn how hypermobility affects pain sensitivity, the real relationship between scoliosis and back pain, and why most exercise studies for scoliosis are low-quality. If you’re a movement professional or just curious about the science, this episode is for you.Wh

297. The Biggest Back Pain Myth, with Raphael Bender

Feb 22 2025 30 mins

Probably everything you were taught in your certification about back pain is wrong. Lifting heavy doesn’t wreck your spine. “Bad posture” isn’t the cause. Avoiding movement? That’s likely making things worse.In this episode, we break down the myth that spinal load and “incorrect movement” cause low back pain. We’ll cover:Why research shows no strong link between lif

296. Why Can't I Find Good Staff For My Pilates Studio? With Raphael Bender

Feb 15 2025 31 mins

This is what we've learned over a decade and a half of building a successful business with amazing people - how to attract the exact right people - the answer might surprise you!Read about Breathe Education Culture here: https://breathe-education.com/culture/ Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyThis pod

295. Stop focussing on minutae, with Raphael Bender

Feb 08 2025 18 mins

In this episode, I share my thoughts on why we should spend less time on fine details, and more time on working our clients through range, under load, with control.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/priva