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Raphael Bender

Pilates Elephants

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Raphael Bender

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Raphael Bender

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It's true!Resources mentioned in the episode:Distributed practice and practice testing are highly effective hereVARK learning styles are not a thing here and here and here and here and hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownloa
We actually come up with a pretty clear answer to this one! Listen in to find out.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Educati
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
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_raphaelbenderConnect with
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 y
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 a
Read the research:Sitting associated with limited hip extension hereSitting time associated with hamstring tightness here and hereSitting time associated with reduced thoracic ROM hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a f
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. I
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_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPi
Nicole and Raph review Nicole's journey teaching Pilates with Breathe from 2009 onwards.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe E
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_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates Certifica
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_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical Certificati
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 researchRead the research hereListen to episode 114 "Why do your knees go in when
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_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates
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
Resources mentioned in this episode:Meta-analysis on reporting bias in the external focus literature hereMeta-analysis on reporting bias in the choice and expectancy literature hereFeedback works hereGive feedback about both correct execution a
My experience and thoughts on how to create a win/win pay negotiation with a studio owner.Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with me on IG hereThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chart
Believe it or not, this is actually a (somewhat) nuanced episode.Read the research yourself:Steele et al. (2022) Most people self-select loads that are too light to stimulate significant strengthening hereAt 55% of your 1RM you can do about 21
Read the research:Capel-Alcaraz et al. 2023 meta-analysis hereSaragiotto et al. 2016 Cochrane review hereChanges in back pain after TrA retraining are not related to changes in TrA timing or thickness, but are related to changes in catastrophiz
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.Reso
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:Find out about the Clinical Certification hereLet me know your thoughts on IG. My profile is hereLearn more here. This pod
Resources mentioned in the episode: Find out about the Clinical Certification hereMen perceive less effort to run at the same speed with a female observer hereConnect with Natalie on IG hereConnect with Kyle Marsh on Instagram and Natalie Wilso
Resources mentioned in the episode: Find out about the Clinical Certification hereConnect with Raph on Instagram Learn more here. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyAdBark
Do no harm” is the first item on the PMA code of ethics. Seems reasonable on the face of it, but what does it actually mean to do no harm, and is it even possible?Resources mentioned in the episode:Follow Raph on IG hereConnect with Natalie on
Resources mentioned in the episode: Thoracic kyphosis is not related to abdominal strength or endurance hereLumbar lordosis and pelvic tilt are not related to abdominal strength hereAbdominal and hip muscle flexibility only explains 9% of the v
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