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Pilates Elephants

Raphael Bender
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    334. What to do if your classes are not full

    22/03/2026 | 20 mins.
    This is for instructors AND studio owners.
    It's the exact troubleshooting process I use to help studio owners fill their classes - based on the best practices of 100+ studios I've seen the numbers for, and what's working right now for the 30+ studios I currently work with.
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    353. Don't confuse giving information with teaching

    15/03/2026 | 33 mins.
    Many Pilates instructors make the same mistake when introducing an exercise: they give too much information.
    Instead of helping clients move, long explanations overwhelm them and nothing sticks.
    In this episode, we explore the difference between explaining and teaching, and why fewer, simpler cues often lead to better movement and faster learning.
    If you want clients to actually do the exercise well, this mindset shift is essential.
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    352. Adam McAtee - We Don't Get to Redefine Physics

    08/03/2026 | 47 mins.
    While we can adapt Pilates to the laws of physiology, we cannot change the definition of technical words like "strength" just to fit a specific teaching style or Pilates philosophy.
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    351. Nathan Ross Rees - Total Instructor Accountability

    01/03/2026 | 50 mins.
    Nathan makes the case that instructors should take 100% responsibility for filling our classes.
    If our attendance is low,we should see that as a personal indicator that something in the experience or connection is missing.
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    350. The Law of the Spring:

    22/02/2026 | 24 mins.
    A common mistake is assuming that two Pilates exercises are the same just because they look identical.
    However, the actual "exercise" depends on where the load and force are being applied.
    Nerd out with us.
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    Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studio
    Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studio

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We get to grips with new research, teaching strategies, and social issues around Pilates and Pilates teaching. This is 100% authentic, unscripted, real talk about everything Pilates. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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