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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. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

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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. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

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English


Episodes
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243. Where is the line between Pilates and physiotherapy? With Naomi Di Fabio and Raphael Bender

5/5/2024
We actually come up with a pretty clear answer to this one! Listen in to find out. Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Connect with Naomi: https://www.instagram.com/naomidifabio/https://pilatesinstructortrainingcourses.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:01:11:30

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242. How to know what to focus on in your Pilates business, with Raphael Bender

5/2/2024
In this episode I walk you through the Diagnosing and Fixing Constraints model I use in my business, and how to apply it to a Pilates studio or home based Pilates business, to attract and retain more clients. Warning: Contains basic math. Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:45:38

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241. Are your hip flexors REALLY overactive? With Kathryn Bruni-Young and Raphael Bender

4/28/2024
What even are overactive hip flexors? And are they real? And why do we hear so much about overactive (and under active) muscles in Pilates? And what to do about it? --------------------- Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Connect with Kathryn on Instagram: @mindfulstrength.ca Find Mindful Strength online here Find out about the Clinical Certification here Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Learn more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:01:01:14

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240. How to make good decisions, with Raphael Bender

4/25/2024
If you're working hard but not progressing either in your Pilates business, or in your teaching, you're probably working on the wrong things. If that's true, you need better decisions, not more work. Working harder on the wrong thing won't move you closer to your goal. This is my decision making framework. It's made me a lot of money and helped me immensely in my personal life too. Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:14:36

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239. Breathing Elephants, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender

4/21/2024
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: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Find out about the Clinical Certification here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:50:57

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238. Does sitting cause hamstring tightness? With Raphael Bender

4/18/2024
Read the research: herehereherehere Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:11:53

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237. Your skills gap might be a result of your education, with Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh

4/14/2024
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 mentioned in the episode: hereherehereherehereherehere This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:01:23:32

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236. How to deal with a toxic studio environment, with Raphael Bender

4/11/2024
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: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:17:43

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235. A retrospective on 15 years teaching Pilates, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender

4/7/2024
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: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:38:01

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234. Do you need to know anatomy to teach Pilates? With Raphael Bender

4/4/2024
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: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:19:32

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233. How to become an in-demand Pilates instructor, with Naomi Di Fabio and Raphael Bender

3/31/2024
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: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Connect with Naomi: https://www.instagram.com/naomidifabio/https://pilatesinstructortrainingcourses.com/ This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:01:20:00

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232. Why knees going inwards during a squat might strengthen glutes MORE - with Raphael Bender

3/28/2024
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 herehere Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Find out about the Clinical Certification here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:16:04

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231. Find your Pilates niche, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender

3/24/2024
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: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:41:24

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230. In Pilates, hard is not the same thing as effective - with Raphael Bender

3/21/2024
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: herehereherehere Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:29:03

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229. New research on cueing, with Hailey Hawkins and Raphael Bender

3/17/2024
Resources mentioned in this episode: herehereherehereherehereherehere Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender Download a free course guide: Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized Anatomy Become a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info Find out about the Clinical Certification here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:01:19:02

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228. How to negotiate pay for teaching Pilates, with Raphael Bender

3/14/2024
My experience and thoughts on how to create a win/win pay negotiation with a studio owner. Resources mentioned in the episode: here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:31:57

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227. Do we (still) under-load our clients in Pilates? With Raphael Bender

3/10/2024
Believe it or not, this is actually a (somewhat) nuanced episode. Read the research yourself: hereherehere Want to know how to REALLY strengthen your clients, and increase their flexibility, movement control, and reduce pain? Check out the course guide for my Clinical Certification here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:17:57

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226. New meta-analysis on motor control exercises, with Raphael Bender

3/7/2024
Read the research: hereherehere Like this content and want to really know your stuff? Join me in the Clinical Certification - download a Course Guide here Learn more here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:27:02

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225. How dance culture continues to influence Pilates culture, with Hannah Teutscher and Raphael Bender

3/3/2024
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: hereApple PodcastSpotifyhereherehere Learn more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:01:21:09

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224. Why do muscles shake? With Raphael Bender

2/29/2024
Ok - I don't KNOW the answer to this, but I do have what I think is a plausible theory. Resources mentioned in the episode: herehere Learn more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Duration:00:19:51