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...
25 Aug 202429min
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 Instagra...
18 Aug 202427min
269. 11 Mistakes Pilates Studio Owners Make, with Raphael Bender
These 11 mistakes are the work you’re avoiding. On the other side of this work lies the success you crave.Resources mentioned in the episode: Learn about the Studio Owner Mastermind hereKPI workshopHo...
11 Aug 202425min
268. How to confidently program mixed-ability classes, with Raphael Bender
This is our Layered Teaching Framework, that we teach the students in our Pilates certification. It will enable you to cut your programming time to almost nothing, plus confidently teach mixed ability...
4 Aug 202439min
267. Which KPIs to track in your Pilates studio, with Josh Richardson and Raphael Bender
After analyzing the financials of over a hundred Pilates studios, these are the metrics that set the top performing studios apart. Track them and improve them in your studio, and you will make a LOT o...
28 Jul 20241h 32min
266. How important are running biomechanics? with Raphael Bender
Resources mentioned in the episode: Relationship between running biomechanics and running economy hereEffect of strength training on running economy hereInfluence of weekly running distance on running...
25 Jul 202425min
265. How to navigate the Pilates industry as a newcomer, with Gemma Downing and Natalie Wilson
Gemma Downing is a recent graduate of Breathe Education's pilates certification course. She and Natalie have a conversation about how she went from doing pilates classes on YouTube in her bedroom to b...
21 Jul 20241h 3min
264. Is exercise good or bad for your discs? With Claire Samanna and Raphael Bender
Claire Samanna is a PhD candidate at Monash University, studying low back pain with a special interest in disc degeneration. She has just completed a systematic review of the scientific literature on ...
18 Jul 202431min
