
159. Is Pilates Fearmongering on the rise? With Kyle Marsh and Raphael Bender
Resources mentioned in the episode here: Connect with Kyle Marsh on InstagramFind True II Form online here and on InstagramOriginal ABC article hereCommon Core Standards for US academic education here...
20 Jul 20231h 19min

158. Is it time to relax about gripping? With Adam McAtee and Raphael Bender
What exactly is muscle gripping? Turns out it’s not an internally coherent concept. We make the case with logic and research that it’s time to let go of gripping and just relax.Resources mentioned in ...
16 Jul 20231h 12min

157. Why you shouldn't worry about hypermobility - With Raphael Bender
Find resources mentioned in the episode: Hypermobile physical therapy students don’t sustain more injuries - they sustain different injuries here and hereAmateur athletes who are hypermobile have the ...
13 Jul 202340min

156. How to hire and retain great Pilates instructors, with Kala Loek and Raphael Bender
Live coaching call with Kala from QuietBodies Pilates. In this conversation, we cover:How to market your studio to attract new hires who are a great fitHow to screen for the perfectly aligned candidat...
9 Jul 20231h

155. What are the best ab exercises? With Raphael Bender
We all know teaser is awesome for your abs, and criss cross really works the obliques. But do they really?Join me as I look at the science and physiology of ab strengthening. The results may surprise ...
6 Jul 202332min

154. Changing your understanding of pain, with Natasha Haresign and Raphael Bender
The story of how Natasha changed her understanding of pain from purely biomechanical to biopsychosocial.Resources mentioned in the episode: Find Natasha online here, on her Facebook account, or IG acc...
2 Jul 20231h 7min

153. 7 Things Great Instructors Know that Average Instructors Don’t Know, with Raphael Bender
This is my personal list of things I recommend you study to become a great(er) instructor.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized A...
29 Jun 202320min

152. When is even one prop too many? With Kyle Marsh and Raphael Bender
When are props useful, and when are they a distraction? In fact, what is the role of a Pilates instructor and what makes a good one? How much is teaching Pilates performative, and how much is service?...
25 Jun 20231h 3min





















