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Pilates Elephants

Raphael Bender
Pilates Elephants
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  • Pilates Elephants

    361. How important is exercise form for results?

    24/05/2026 | 14 mins.
    Research paper cited in this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11970409/
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    360. Nathan Ross Rees interviews Raph

    17/05/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    This is my conversation with Nathan on his podcast, which you'll probably love if you like Pilates Elephants.

    Nathan's podcast is her: https://open.spotify.com/show/24md12qTQmTIYULyzGXmzT
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  • Pilates Elephants

    359. How to Train Great Pilates Instructors Fast

    26/04/2026 | 30 mins.
    Train instructors faster by focusing on “good enough to start”, not perfection.
    Most studio owners overwhelm new instructors by trying to teach everything upfront. This slows learning and reduces confidence.
    Instead:
    Define the minimum skill set needed to teach one class competently
    Give instructors a clear, repeatable “recipe” (exact class plan)
    Have them practice and teach the same class repeatedly
    Layer in new skills only after mastery

    Key ideas:
    Prioritize depth over breadth
    Use real teaching reps + feedback as the main learning driver
    Standardize your class before trying to scale your team

    Result: faster ramp, better classes, more consistent client experience
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    358. Is your studio a Food Hall or a Restaurant?

    19/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    Studio owners often think they need a new trend, new machine, or new offer to stand out.
    In this episode, Raphael and Heath argue the opposite.
    They explain why the studios that win are not the ones chasing novelty. They are the ones with a clear style, a consistent client experience, and a team that delivers the same standard every time.
    They also unpack the difference between running a food hall, where every instructor does their own thing under one roof. And running a restaurant, where the whole team delivers one clear product, as a team.
    If your studio feels inconsistent, vulnerable to staff turnover, or harder to grow than it should, this episode is for you.
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    357. Live Lecture: Foundations of Rehab

    12/04/2026 | 1h 41 mins.
    This lecture was delivered live for our Diploma of Clinical Pilates.
    You'll also find it as a video on YouTube if you want to see the visuals. Here's the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/UATwStlLVWI

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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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