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Pilates Elephants

Raphael Bender
Pilates
Teaching Strategies
Health and Fitness
Exercise Science
Progressive Overload
Body Mechanics
Rehabilitation
Physical Rehab
Strength Training
Safety In Exercise
Instructor Training
Hypermobility
Client Adaptation
Personal Development
Contrology
Weight Loss
Movement
Texas
Lagree
Breathe Education

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 - adbarker.com/privacy

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This is for instructors AND studio owners.

It's the exact troubleshooting process I use to help studio owners fill their classes - based on the best practices of 100+ studios I've seen the numbers for, and what's working right now for the 30+ studio... more

Many Pilates instructors make the same mistake when introducing an exercise: they give too much information.

Instead of helping clients move, long explanations overwhelm them and nothing sticks.

In this episode, we explore the difference between ... more

While we can adapt Pilates to the laws of physiology, we cannot change the definition of technical words like "strength" just to fit a specific teaching style or Pilates philosophy.

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Nathan makes the case that instructors should take 100% responsibility for filling our classes.

If our attendance is low,we should see that as a personal indicator that something in the experience or connection is missing.

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Recent Guests

Adam McAtee
Pilates educator and educator-advocate
Adam McAtee Pilates
Episode: 352. Adam McAtee - We Don't Get to Redefine Physics
Nathan Ross Rees
Guest instructor and method developer discussed in episode
Independent Pilates educator and studio consultant
Episode: 351. Nathan Ross Rees - Total Instructor Accountability
Ana Maria Borrero
Owner of a boutique Pilates studio in Zevenbergen, Netherlands
Pilates Studio
Episode: 335. How Ana is making €100k+ teaching Pilates in a Tiny Dutch Town
Sari Sadhati
Studio owner in Bali, Indonesia, and experienced Pilates teacher since 2015.
Saya Pilates
Episode: 334. Leaving Classpass with Sari Sadhati
Alison Ward
Co-founder of Pilates Process Vancouver with nearly 20 years of teaching experience.
Pilates Process Vancouver
Episode: 329. Boundaries protect culture - with Alison Ward of Pilates Process Vancouver
Bernadette Gazsi
Pilates instructor and online entrepreneur based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in helping women overcoming back pain.
Episode: 293. Building an Online Pilates Business: From Pain to Purpose, with Bernadett Gazsi and Raphael Bender
Kevin Wernli
PhD physiotherapist, lecturer at Curtin University, and co-founder of Matilda Health
West Coast Health and High Performance
Episode: 283. The surprisingly nuanced link between movement quality and back pain, with Kevin Wernli and Raphael Bender
Charlotte Brooks
Pilates teacher and owner of Aurora Pilates
Aurora Pilates
Episode: 280. Prenatal Pilates Myths, with Charlotte Brooks and Raphael Bender
Gemma Downing
Recent graduate of Breathe Education and small business owner
The Pilates Room
Episode: 265. How to navigate the Pilates industry as a newcomer, with Gemma Downing and Natalie Wilson

Hosts

Raphael Bender
Host and pioneer in Pilates Elephants, with a focus on bridging Pilates practice and business strategy.
Heath Lander
Co-host exploring Pilates education, movements, and evidence-based practice.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 572 ratings
  • Love love love!

    As a newly qualified and inquisitive Pilates teacher and also a qualified personal trainer, I love these podcasts. Particularly the ones with Heath Lander (more Heath please!). I’m more interested in the technical and actual exercise discussions rather than the business ones. An episode per exercise or per exercise cluster would be fabulous. I listen everyday and relisten.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UKTVBermuda
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast/ hit& miss on audio quality

    Enjoy listening to this podcast and the quality of the business owners that are interview. My only complaint is in the quality of the audio..specifically on the guest end. Not sure how this can be addressed overall but I would suggest making sure they are in an area with a good connection/testing before recording & giving them specific introductions on speaking into phone/microphone… A recent episode it cut out so long that I thought my phone had disconnected from my car. The content is so good... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Fix this2323
    United States5 months ago
  • Super interesting

    Podchaser
    5
    Angel Vollick
    a year ago
  • My Go To for all things Pilates!

    This is a truly valuable resource for all things Pilates. The content is authentic, sometimes controversial but always entertaining, valuable and to the point. A great resource for all Pilates instructors. I absolutely love this Podcast - my Number 1 Go To.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bellajac
    Australia2 years ago
  • Episode 255, class programming was unprofessional!

    I usually like the content here and have found some of the info useful, however; the recent episode was very unprofessional! Episode 255, class programming. There was no need to start talking negatively about other Pilates institutions, Polestar, and bring them down publicly to make a point! We are all studied with different Pilates bodies and we can cross learn from each other and respect each other.

    The second thing is I feel the Natalie and Kyle don’t really prepare before hand so they go o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    saharBK
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise the evidence-based approach and practical tactics for teaching Pilates.
Many fans want more topic depth and fewer audio issues, but value the quality of insights.
Praise for actionable business and teaching guidance, with recurring demand for more Heath Lander episodes.

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#143
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Apple Podcasts
#190
Ukraine/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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350. The Law of the Spring:
Q: What's somewhere you see where maybe instructor students or maybe instructors commonly get confused?
Instructors often confuse exercises that look similar but actually engage different muscle groups, leading to misapplications in teaching.
350. The Law of the Spring:
Q: Where do you see people going wrong with this?
People often mistake the shape of an exercise for its actual intent, leading to ineffective progressions.
346. Why Dallas sold half her studio - then bought it back
Q: What do you think are the top couple of things that you really do right?
Quality of instruction and building a strong community are crucial for successful operations.
346. Why Dallas sold half her studio - then bought it back
Q: How do you manage overwhelm?
By teaching less and focusing more on business management, along with hiring help for tasks like social media.
346. Why Dallas sold half her studio - then bought it back
Q: What did you originally look for in a partner?
I was looking for someone compatible, but the partnership revealed significant differences in our work styles.

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This show centers on evidence-based Pilates teaching, business strategy for studios, and the evolving science of movement. Episodes emphasize scalable instruction, clear programming for groups, and the intersection of practice with research. Listeners can expect practical coaching methods, systematized class design, and candid discussions about instructor quality, studio culture, and how to stay aligned with current science while growing a successful Pilates business. A standout theme across episodes is challenging traditional cues and embracing data-driven approaches to improve outcomes for clients and profitability for studios.

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1. Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast
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3. The Pilates Goddess Podcast
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5. The mindbodygreen Podcast

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Recent guests on Pilates Elephants include:

1. Adam McAtee
2. Nathan Ross Rees
3. Ana Maria Borrero
4. Sari Sadhati
5. Alison Ward
6. Bernadette Gazsi
7. Kevin Wernli
8. Charlotte Brooks

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