Pilates Elephants

In this episode, we break down four science-backed methods to help your clients feel that post-workout “burn” every time. Learn how to use the principles of the Repeated Bout Effect (RBE) in reverse to keep your classes feeling fresh, challenging, and effective. These tips will help you consistently create that sought-after soreness so clients feel like they’re progressing with each session!What You’ll Learn: How the Repeated Bout Effect works and why muscles adapt to reduce soreness over time.Proven strategies to reverse the RBE using eccentric exercise variations and overload methods.Tips for balancing soreness to maintain high client satisfaction without risking burnout.Key Points Covered: Rotate Eccentric-Focused Exercises: Prevent adaptation by introducing new movements each class.Increase Time Under Tension: Slow down the eccentric phase for greater muscle micro-damage.Vary Angles and Planes of Motion: Challenge muscles differently to increase soreness.Add Eccentric Overload with Bilateral Concentric/Unilateral Eccentric Movements: Use both limbs on the lift and one on the lower for targeted eccentric overload.Related Links and Studies: Proposed Mechanisms and Mediators of the Repeated Bout Effect: Mechanism Overview: PubMed Link 1Supporting Study: PubMed Link 2Protective Effect on the Opposite Limb (Contralateral RBE): PubMed LinkWatch on YouTubePrefer to watch instead of listen? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pplrScFQArYConnect 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

Resources mentioned in the episode: Watch this episode on YouTube hereDownload the slides as a PDF hereConnect 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

Resources mentioned in the episode: Charlotte’s IG @aurorapilates hereCorkinetic post on “compensations” hereConnect 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

You’ll have to listen to find out!Resources mentioned in the episode: Systematic review on repetition tempo effects on strength, power and hypertrophy hereConnect 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

Well yes, but not how you might think!Resources mentioned in the episode:Direction specific recruitment pattern of the rotator cuff in shoulder flexion hereMORE load stimulates the rotator cuff MORE hereRole of muscles is task specific hereAny loaded arm movement strengthens the rotator cuff hereConnect 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

Resources mentioned in the episode: Emily’s study hereAll major high quality clinical guidelines recommend person centered care hereAdding extra pain education did not improve outcomes over usual care herePatient led goal setting here and hereConnect with Emily on Instagram: @emwalker_exphys and LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Clinical CertificationPilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

Rehab really is simple. Most people over-complicate it IMO. Here is my framework to rehab any injury.Connect 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

Resources mentioned in the episode: All major high quality clinical practice guidelines recommend client centered care hereChanges in TrA thickness and timing don’t correlate with reductions in pain after TrA retraining hereChanges in strength & flexibility don’t correlate with reductions in pain after strength or flexibility training hereWhen a person expects a treatment to work, it’s more likely to work hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Emily on Instagram: @emwalker_exphys and LinkedInDownload 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

This is my process for making any exercise harder - or easier.Connect 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

Step by step instructions to build a $100k Pilates business at home and quit your 9-5.Resources mentioned in the episode: How to get Pilates clients with Google adsHow Kerri is making $100k teaching Pilates in her shedHow Teneille made $100k teaching in her garageHow Sandi is making $100k teaching in her spare bedroomEpisode 171 - how to collect compelling testimonials from your clientsConnect 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