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Pilates Elephants

Raphael Bender
Pilates
Strength Training
Exercise Science
Rehabilitation
Teaching Strategies
Breathe Education
Resistance Training
Instructor Training
Small Business
Fitness Industry
Biomechanics
Entrepreneurship
Diastasis Recti
Client Retention
Exercise
Progressive Overload
Flow State
Hypertrophy
Anatomy
Body Mechanics

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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Latest Episodes

Everyone "knows" that knees going inwards in a squat is bad, right?

It means the glutes are weak or underactive, and it's not good for the knee.

But is it REALLY?

This episode is a deep dive into the biomechanical, epidemiological, and prospective... more

Almost all of us foam-roll the ITB and tell clients it's tight.

Here's a richer picture, built from the anatomy: the ITB is a thickening of the fascia that wraps your whole thigh, it behaves as both tendon and ligament, it helps stabilise and lock y... more

Here's how we know humans are antifragile:

• Yoga is pretty dang safe here

• But if you REALLY want a safe sport, take up breakdancing here (no, seriously!)

• Or Crossfit here

• Knees going in during a squat or lunge doesn't predict injury here

• Pl... more

This is a live lecture I gave for the Diploma of Clinical Pilates.

You can download the PDF lecture notes here: breathe-edu-downloads.s3.amazonaws.com/Diploma%202024%20Neck%20pathology.pdf

You can watch this on YouTube here: youtu.b... more

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Recent Guests

Adam McAtee
Pilates educator and educator-advocate
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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

Host

Raphael Bender
Host associated with Pilates Elephants and regular show contributor, with a strong focus on science-based Pilates coaching and progression.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 577 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 Kingdom9 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 Statesa year 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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate deep dives into biomechanics and injury prevention.
Listeners praise evidence-based, practical coaching and clear coaching tips.
Fans highlight the consistency and value for Pilates instructors and studio owners.

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Talking Points

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357. Live Lecture: Foundations of Rehab
Q: What is rehabilitation supposed to restore in this framework?
Rehabilitation is graded exercise aimed at restoring strength, range of motion, and movement control, aligned with the tissue healing process, and progressed through load, range, and direction changes.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilates Elephants

What is Pilates Elephants about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on evidence-based approaches to Pilates, movement science, and practical coaching for instructors and studio owners. Episodes frequently explore biomechanics, injury prevention, load management, and modern teaching strategies, often contrasting traditional cues with research-backed methods. A recurring thread is translating complex scientific findings into actionable coaching tips, whether for Pilates reformer work, strength-based progression, or class design at scale. The format tends to be candid and data-driven, with emphasis on real-world applicability and the ethics of accurate, accessible movement education. Notable strengths include a heavy focus on practical loading principles, critical examination of common Pilates... more

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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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