Pilates Elephants

John and Raphael talk through the ups and downs of creating your own thing:How John transitioned from representing the STOTT PILATES brand to representing his own brandThe expectation of creating your own business vs the reality of itWork/life balanceImposter syndrome and how to deal with itFinding your tribeThe drawbacks of starting your own businessThe benefits of starting your own businessHow to deal with hatersHow to decide if creating your own thing is right for you--------------------------------About John Garey:John Garey is a renowned Pilates Instructor and Fitness Expert. He is the creator of John Garey TV, an online, Pilates video on demand service.  John earned his Master of Science in Physical Education from New York University.He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through National Strength and Conditioning Association and also a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher.  John has starred in over 1000 Pilates and Fitness videos. He is an International Pilates and Fitness Presenter and has contributed to and appeared in many international publications, including Pilates Style Magazine, Men's Fitness, Shape, and GQ.How to Connect with John:Find John online here and hereFind John on Instagram, Facebook, and YoutubeAbout Raphael Bender:Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.How to Connect with Raphael:Find Breathe Education on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YoutubeFind Raphael Bender on Instagram here: @the_raphaelbenderDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

What does it mean to be evidence-based, and how can you transition into using a more evidence-based approach?Adam and Raph discuss:Their own experiences of growing beyond their original certificationsHow to avoid the chasm of nihilism - that feeling of WTF do I do, if I’m not cueing muscles or alignment?How to let yourself be wrong, or not to know the answersHow to give yourself permission to try new ways of teachingHow to experiment with new ideasHow to implement new ways of teaching with your regular clients--------------------------------About Adam McAtee:Adam McAtee is an instructor here at Breathe Education. He has over 12 years of Pilates experience and a degree in Exercise Science. He is currently studying physical therapy (physiotherapy) in California.As a trainer, Adam is big on encouraging students to become critical thinkers so they can be excellent instructors. He is passionate about staying up-to-date on the latest evidence-based practice, and imparting it to his students. It’s an honor for him to be a mentor in the lives of others who are pursuing a career in Pilates. Adam likes to keep himself busy with his personal movement practice, traveling, scuba diving, and being with his partner, daughter, and pets (two dogs and a bird). His favorite quote (which you will likely hear in his classes) is, “nothing will work unless you do,” by Maya Angelou. How to Connect with Adam:Find Adam McAtee on Instagram hereFind Adam McAtee online hereAbout Raphael Bender:Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.How to Connect with Raphael:Find Breathe Education on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and TwitterFind Raphael Bender on Instagram here: @the_raphaelbenderDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

We’ve often talked about the influence of dance in Pilates, but the influence of bodybuilding is also important - in fact, it’s so pervasive it’s invisible.Many of the things we take for granted in Pilates in fact are just bodybuilding conventions, not facts of exercise science, and they certainly weren’t part of Joseph Pilates’ original vision.Things like:Isolating musclesThinking about aesthetics as the primary goal of exerciseWorking to fatigue and seeking the burnOvercomplicating our programmingAre all bodybuilding practices, not laws of physics.Resources mentioned in the episode:Strength is Specific book by Chris Beardsley herePumping Iron movie here Intrinsic motivation for exercise is healthier and more sustainable hereHip stance doesn’t affect quad recruitment in a squat hereFemales tend to select loads that are too light to stimulate strength gains here and here--------------------------------About Aden O'SullivanAden is the Co-owner of The Fit Space Australia. He is a strength & conditioning coach as well as a Master Trainer for KX Pilates. Aden has an impressive educational background, holding a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Human Movement) from the University of South Australia, and a Master’s of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) from Edith Cowan University. He is also the former KX Pilates Senior State Training Manager of South Australia. He currently teaches group reformer classes and helps other trainers and studios via workshops. How to Connect with Aden:Find Aden on Instagram hereFind Aden online here and hereAbout Raphael Bender:Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.How to Connect with Raphael:Find Breathe Education on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and TwitterFind Raphael Bender on Instagram here: @the_raphaelbenderDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Many people in the Pilates world, and in the movement world, in general, believe you should charge a “fair” price for your services, and that making too much money is a sign you’re doing something morally reprehensible, and that those ill-gotten profits must come at the expense of your poor clients.Quite the reverse is true in Dan’s case and, we argue, in just about all cases. Making lots of profit is not mutually exclusive with profoundly helping people. You can do both. Dan is living proof.In fact, Dan shares his formula for hitting 25% net profit on a $250k annual turnover. That’s AFTER he pays himself.If you have a Pilates studio, listening to this episode will teach you how to increase your profits by $50k THIS YEAR.Resources mentioned in the episode:How to generate more profit in your Pilates business by adding more reformers here--------------------------------------About Dan Baker:Dan Baker is a Breathe Education trainer and owner of “Pilates with Dan” in Canberra. He has 15 years of teaching experience under his belt and holds a Certification in Pilates Matwork and Reformer, a PITC Diploma, an Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method, and a Bachelor of Science. In addition to Pilates, Dan is fond of running and swimming as parts of his personal movement practice. How to Connect with Dan:Find Dan on Instagram hereFind Dan on Facebook hereAbout Raphael Bender:Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.How to Connect with Raphael:Find Breathe Education on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and TwitterFind Raphael Bender on Instagram here: @the_raphaelbenderDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Pilates as performance, or Pilates as practice?Inspirational teacher or aspirational teacher?Are we lesser descendants of our Pilates Ancestors?All this and more.--------------------------------------About Anula Maiberg:Anula doesn’t believe in sharing a list of her accomplishments. She finds the experience much too self-congratulating.How to Connect with Anula:Find Anula on Instagram hereFind Anula's class schedule here About Raphael Bender:Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Jean Campbell has developed an intriguing business model for her yoga business that is easily applicable for a Pilates business. Jean’s model, which she spent the last 2 decades perfecting, is for people who don’t want to have a studio with employees, and who are entrepreneurial, or more accurately solo-preneurial.This low-cost solo business model will enable you to make VERY good money with almost no overhead or setup cost, and you can set your own hours; as few or as many as you want.Even better, Jean has developed versions of the model for both online and brick-n-mortar businesses.Raph asked Jean on the show to share her exact process, so you can copy her model and build your own highly profitable solo business, starting right now.Jean doesn’t teach business, or run business training, or offer business coaching. She has nothing to sell you (unless you’re interested in yoga classes).Resources mentioned in the episode:Jean's Business Models here, Example of private yoga sessions here--------------------------------------About Jean Campbell:Jean designs and teaches Yoga trainings, courses, and workshops to help practitioners and teachers in their personal practice and teaching. Her anatomy courses and workshops combine practical anatomy with postures and sequencing, to provide knowledge in 3 areas: how to progress in asana practice, injury prevention and recovery from injury.Over the last 27 years, Jean has taught classes, workshops, and trainings in various locations: Malaysia, China, Germany, Switzerland as well as my home country Australia.Her qualifications include Certificate IV in Yoga Teacher Training (1200 hours), ERYT 500 (Yoga Alliance), YACEP (Yoga Alliance), Yoga Therapy (Ganesh Mohan, Svastha Yoga) and Pranayama and Yogic Mindfulness studies with A.G. and Indra Mohan.How to Connect with Jean:Find Jean online here Find Jean's Dynamic Anatomy Courses hereAbout Raphael Bender:Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.Connect with Raph on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Ivan Lin was the lead author on a 2019 review of high-quality clinical practice guidelines from around the world. In this episode, we unpack just what IS best practice for working with musculoskeletal pain, according to current science?Resources mentioned in the episode:Lin et al. (2019). What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: a systematic review hereLin et al. (2013). Disabling chronic low back pain as an iatrogenic disorder: a qualitative study in Aboriginal Australians hereClinical course and prognostic factors are the same across different musculoskeletal pain sites hereStress can make pain better or worse depending on how you deal with it here80% of pain-free 50 year olds have disc degeneration here Low back pain patients who receive early MRI have higher costs,, more healthcare utilisation and worse outcomes hereThe 11 common recommendations identified by Lin et al.. Think of these as the 11 commandments of high-quality care:Give patient-centered careScreen for red flagsAgree on outcome measuresExplain condition and managementGive a physical examinationAddress physical activity & exerciseAssess psychosocial factorsFacilitate early return to workUse imaging only if red flags are present, there is an unsatisfactory response to high-quality nonsurgical care, or it will change treatmentUse manual therapy only as an adjunct to active treatmentsOffer high-quality non-surgical care before surgeryHow to Connect with Ivan LinFind Ivan Lin online hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Ashley Brien is 4 weeks into her Pilates certification at the time of recording - she shares her journey, the challenges of studying with two children under 4, the mental hurdles to following your dreams, and the excitement of leaning into something she loves.How to Connect with Ashley Brien:Find Ashley on InstagramConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info at https://breathe-education.com/podcast/DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Most of us have encountered a client who “has tried everything” for their chronic pain, “but nothing helps.” You know that Pilates can help, but negativity and feelings of despair stand in the client’s way. In this episode, Our guest David Hartmann, a highly experienced family relationship therapist and Cloe’s dad shares tips for helping people change from a mental health perspective. --------------------------------How to Connect with Cloe and her dad, David Hartmann:Find Cloe on InstagramConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program info*Links may not work on some platforms. You’ll find all the info at https://breathe-education.com/podcast/DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Did you learn how to teach like yourself, or like someone else in your Pilates teacher training program? In this episode, guest Kyle Marsh sheds light on the pedagogy of Pilates teacher education. Join us as we challenge authoritarian teaching styles, discover the power of good assessments, and more. How to Connect with Kyle Marsh:Find Kyle on InstagramFind True II Form online hereFind True II Form on InstagramConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy