Pilates Elephants

In this episode, Mitch and Raph discuss the research Mitch did for his PhD, comparing individualized care with a generic program for low back pain. Resources mentioned in the episode:'Buy In For Back Pain – Does Individualization Matter?' hereConnect with Mitch Gibbs on IG hereFind Rethink Movement on Facebook here and on IG hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Heath and Raph talk about the history of Pilates, the history of Breathe Education, and what constitutes good teaching.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Laura Saggers of RISE Pilates in Melbourne and Raph talk about the parallels between personal growth and business growth, how to overcome common blockers and limiting beliefs, and each share their own experiences with these mindset blocks, and how they moved past them.Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Laura on IG here or email her hereFind Rise Pilates online here and on IG hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

When you try to be all things to all people, you end up being nothing to no one. Naike shares insights from building her studio Kefi in Sydney with her partner Fanny. We discuss how they defined their ideal clients, how they program and design their schedule to suit their ideal clients and many more topics.Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Naike Mouromtsev on IG hereFind Kefi Studio Pilates hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

You probably became a Pilates instructor because you wanted a career that was more meaningful, more satisfying, and healthier for you. But now you feel trapped in a routine that is not what you dreamed of. Or even worse - it IS what you dreamed of, but you’re still not happy.In this episode, we talk about how to get unstuck and take positive, effective action to achieve your dream life as a Pilates instructor.You'll learn how to:work the hours you wantfor the money you want with the clients you wantResources mentioned in the episode:Connect with Britt online, on IG and on FacebookConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

In this flipped episode, Heath interviews Raph about his journey.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Hannah is building an on-demand Pilates business based on the original Contrology 34 exercises, and with a highly personal touch.Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Hannah Ryan online, on IG, and on YoutubeConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Diet culture is a problem, and so is obesity.In an obesogenic environment, we all need to exercise some amount of restraint to avoid obesity.How do we avoid dichotomous thinking and promote positive body image?Join us for an amicable, nuanced discussion.Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Laura Gaiter hereEmilia Thompson (improve relationship with body/educate self) on IG hereCompassionate Coaching Education on IG hereSocial media use correlates with negative body image and disordered eating hereAppearance-related teasing increases body dissatisfaction hereJ-shaped relationship between body fat levels and all-cause mortality hereObesity is a risk factor for prostate cancer hereObesity increases risk of death from COVID hereChildhood obesity increases all-cause mortality in young adults hereBariatric surgery reduces mortality risk hereFit obese people do NOT have increased risk of all-cause mortality, but DO have increased risk of cardiovascular mortality hereObesity increases pain sensitivity hereWeight loss in obese people with osteoarthritis reduces symptoms and increases function hereBoth CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) improve body image and reduce disordered eating hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Heath shares his simple framework for programming group classes. This is a straightforward way to progress your clients from wherever they're at, towards the more challenging exercises in the repertoire.Resources mentioned in the episode: Snake/Twist here Tendon stretch hereLong back stretch hereLayering up to tendon stretch/long back stretch here High bridge hereTeaser hereRussian squats hereConnect with Heath on Instagram hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

In this conversation, we discuss some of the differences, and the similarities in the way Pilates is taught and consumed in the UK, Australia, and the US, and how the industry has evolved, and continues to evolve post-pandemic.Resources mentioned in the episode:Read the Industry stats hereFind Emma-Jayne Rushby online and connect with her on Facebook and InstagramConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy