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Pilates Elephants

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: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

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309. Why Some Instructors Light Up The Room - and How...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/05/18

Charisma isn’t magic—it’s a skill you can practice. In this episode, we break down the four elements of charisma—technical expertise, body language, vocal tone, and emotional intelligence—and how each one helps you connect, lead, and inspire. Whether you’re naturally introverted or born with “resting Zen face,” this episode will teach you to be magnetic.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Natalie on Instagram: @nataliewilsonpilatesDownload a free course guide:Pilates

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45:24

308. What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do, with...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/05/11

Not sure what to do when a client shares a diagnosis with you at the start of class? Here’s the simple framework to stay calm, take action, and lead like a pro.Summary:Raphael and Natalie break down simple, actionable strategies for Pilates instructors when faced with unknown client conditions moments before class. Learn how to stay calm, ask the right questions, simplify your programming, and empower clients without overcomplicating.Key Takeaways:Let go of being the “expert fixer”Ask: “When did it

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55:04

307. Why Pilates Should Look Ugly Sometimes, with...

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2025/05/04

Heath and Raph unpack why good form isn’t always desirable.They break down the difference between skill and strength training, explain when “ugly” movement signals progress, and share how to program smarter by revisiting exercises with different loads. A must-listen for Pilates instructors who want results.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Heathon Instagram: @contrologycollectiveDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationTeaching Mastery ProgramBecome a Breathe

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01:18:00

306. The Jibber-Jabber Episode - Why Your Cues Aren't...

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2025/04/27

Still saying “engage your core” or “axial elongation”? In this episode, Raphael and Natalie break down why so many Pilates cues are confusing, ineffective—or just made up. Learn what makes a cue actually work and how to stop sounding like a Pilates thesaurus.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Natalie on Instagram: @nataliewilsonpilatesDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker -

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01:12:50

305. Tonight We're Gonna Teach Reformer Like It's...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/04/20

Most of us were trained to teach using outdated methods designed for boutique studios in the ‘90s. But tonight it's 2025 and Pilates is different now.In this episode, we unpack why group teaching feels so hard — and why it’s not your fault. You don’t need more confidence. You need the right tools.Whether you’re teaching 6 or 16, this convo with Heath Lander will show you how to teach large groups powerfully, effectively, and without burning out.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect

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01:09:15

304. Reformer Faceplant! Who’s to Blame, and What to...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/04/13

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/__WA9aFjkConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Natalie Wilson on IG hereDownload a free course

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01:36:00

303. The Science of Results: How to Design Sessions...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/04/06

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 sense once you’ve got that base.Heads up: This one’s visual. To get the most out of it, download the lecture slides and follow

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01:56:06

302. Everything you know about strengthening is...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/03/30

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%20Physiology%20of%20strength%20training.pdf In this episode you’ll learn:Why strength ≠ hypertrophyThe 5 actual mechanisms that make

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301. Why Isolation Exercises Are A Waste Of Time

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/03/23

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

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300. What is the Scope of Practice of a Pilates...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/03/16

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

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27:40

299. How to 5x Profit In Your Studio In 90 Days

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/03/09

These are the strategies I used in my own studio, and that I use with my coaching clients to increase profits quickly.Enjoy.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

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01:54:15

298. Hypermobility & Scoliosis: What Science Actually...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/03/02

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.What we'll cover: What hypermobility really is and how it affects more than just the jointsDoes scoliosis actually cause

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297. The Biggest Back Pain Myth, with Raphael Bender

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/02/23

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 lifting and chronic back pain.The biopsychosocial factors that matter far more than technique.How Pilates instructors can help clients move

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31:15

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

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/02/16

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

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295. Stop focussing on minutae, with Raphael Bender

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/02/09

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/privacy

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294. The case for loaded spinal flexion

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/02/02

Why are we still hanging on to the idea of neutral spine in the Pilates world? It's not even part of Pilates, and it's certainly not science-based. Plus, it's just plain illogical.Links: You can bias lower abs from upper abs by doing posterior pelvic tilt vs ab curlherePeople with LBP lift with LESS flexion in their lumbar spinehereThere was low-quality evidence that greater lumbar spine flexion during lifting was not a risk factor for LBP onset/persistence or a differentiator of people with and

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01:01:59

293. Building an Online Pilates Business: From Pain...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/01/26

In this episode, Raphael Bender chats with Bernadett Gazsi, a Dallas-based Pilates instructor who transitioned her business online to help moms overcome back pain. Bernadett shares: • How her clinical Pilates education ignited her purpose. • Strategies for building a remote business while moving across continents. • Insights into high-touch client care, group sessions, and fostering progress. • Lessons learned, including the importance of clarity, action, and perseverance. • Balancing motherhood,

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16:24

292. Is strict form necessary for results? With...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/01/19

I talk through a recent study looking at whether strict form gives better results from exercise.Resources mentioned in the episode: Read the paper cited in the episode hereConnect 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/privacy

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291. Is reciprocal inhibition a thing? With Raphael...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/01/12

Can you reduce activation of one muscle, by increasing activation of another? Find out in this episode.Resources mentioned in the episode: Read the paper cited in this episode here. 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/privacy

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290. Get Out Of Overwhelm - 3 Simple Metrics To Fix...

Pilates Elephants ·

2025/01/05

You can watch this episode on YouTube hereFree workshop on how to track these KPIs plus a free Google Sheet hereConnect 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/privacy

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