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 202359min
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 202331min
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
151. Is Neutral Spine the most efficient? With Raphael Bender
Is neutral spine more efficient? First we have to define what we mean by efficient. Then, I promise you a more nuanced answer than simply “yes” or “no”.Resources mentioned in the episode here: Upright...
22 Jun 202316min
150. Which muscles stabilize the knee? With Raphael Bender
What is knee stability and how do we improve it?Visualize the anatomy of the knee & hip - and get to grips with all the muscles you need to strengthen for someone with knee stability issues.Good news ...
18 Jun 202348min
