

Pilates Elephants
Raphael Bender
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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Oct 20, 2024 • 16min
279. Do slow controlled reps build more strength? With Raphael Bender
You’ll have to listen to find out!Resources mentioned in the episode: Systematic review on repetition tempo effects on strength, power and hypertrophy 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

Oct 13, 2024 • 17min
278. Does Pilates strengthen your little muscles? With Raphael Bender
Well yes, but not how you might think!Resources mentioned in the episode:Direction specific recruitment pattern of the rotator cuff in shoulder flexion hereMORE load stimulates the rotator cuff MORE hereRole of muscles is task specific hereAny loaded arm movement strengthens the rotator cuff 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

Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 34min
277. How to be more evidence based, with Emily Walker & Raphael Bender
Resources mentioned in the episode: Emily’s study hereAll major high quality clinical guidelines recommend person centered care hereAdding extra pain education did not improve outcomes over usual care herePatient led goal setting here and hereConnect with Emily on Instagram: @emwalker_exphys and LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates 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

Sep 29, 2024 • 32min
276. Rehab is just graded exercise - updated, with Raphael Bender
Rehab really is simple. Most people over-complicate it IMO. Here is my framework to rehab any injury.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

Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 31min
275. How to put the client at the center of the session, with Emily Walker and Raphael Bender
Resources mentioned in the episode: All major high quality clinical practice guidelines recommend client centered care hereChanges in TrA thickness and timing don’t correlate with reductions in pain after TrA retraining hereChanges in strength & flexibility don’t correlate with reductions in pain after strength or flexibility training hereWhen a person expects a treatment to work, it’s more likely to work hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Emily on Instagram: @emwalker_exphys and LinkedInDownload 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

Sep 15, 2024 • 20min
274. How to progress any exercise, with Raphael Bender
This is my process for making any exercise harder - or easier.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

Sep 8, 2024 • 37min
273. How to build a $100k Pilates business at home - updated, with Raphael Bender
Step by step instructions to build a $100k Pilates business at home and quit your 9-5.Resources mentioned in the episode: How to get Pilates clients with Google adsHow Kerri is making $100k teaching Pilates in her shedHow Teneille made $100k teaching in her garageHow Sandi is making $100k teaching in her spare bedroomEpisode 171 - how to collect compelling testimonials from your clientsConnect 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

Sep 1, 2024 • 25min
272. Magical Thinking, with Raphael Bender
Is axial elongation real? What about rib-hip connection? Here’s my takeConnect 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

Aug 25, 2024 • 30min
271. Does hand position in the pushup change which muscles are working? with Raphael Bender
Resources mentioned in the episode: Higher levels of both pec and triceps in narrow (diamond) compared to wide pushups here and hereIn fact, every muscle is activated more in narrow hands hereAbsolute changes in muscle activation in pushups with different hand placement is marginal herePeople can lift more weight in a regular (wider than shoulder width) grip in bench press compared to close grip - but produce more power in a narrow grip here and here But grip width does not affect how many reps you can do here or here 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

Aug 18, 2024 • 28min
270. How to lead without micromanaging, with Raphael Bender
If you can’t find good people, or if you have people working for you who are not doing as well as you’d like, this is for you.Find out about the Studio Owner Mastermind 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


