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• 70. Things we don't say as Pilates teachers

  In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss things they never say as Pilates teachers:"Squeeze your glutes"- Catherine describes the difference between squeezing/tensing muscles and actually applying load to those muscles. Yes maybe it might help your awareness of that muscle, improve that neuromuscular connection. However, this is not the same as building strength or improving movement patterns. "Engage your core"- Leah discusses her pet peeve "engage your core"- the abundant phrase heard frequently throughout the fitness industry at large. This immediate feedback does not mean you are doing it correctly. It over simplifies the function of the core. Alignment and set up is important when it comes to your core not engaging. "Pin your shoulders down"- They chat about the anatomy of shoulders/ribcage and why letting your shoulders rise to your ears is actually important for upper limb function. This episode is permission to NOT do these things and actually enjoy your movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 69. Insights into class planning

  In this episode, Leah and Catherine share insights into class planning so that you can deepen your understanding into why you are doing what you do. The goal is moving as many joints in as many planes as possible. Next we can add props to either help add support or to add more challenge. Finally they discuss the benefits of choreography for brain health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 68. The anxiety of returning to exercise

  In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the anxiety that surrounds returning to movement. Leah shares her personal experience returning to a yoga class recently and the anxiety it provoked in her. Entering a new space, meeting a new teacher and new people can all be overwhelming. Catherine shares a similar experience on her return to the gym. This episode normalises the feelings of anxiety that returning to movement after a break can evoke. They also discuss getting back to movement after shorter breaks/holidays and catching the negative self-talk loop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 67. Tidbit Thursday- How to improve your posture

  In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss posture. There is no "good" or "bad" posture- it is not a fixed state. Dynamic posture is the concept of optimal alignment as we move through various positions. Leah explains this dynamic posture with an analogy of stacking your "spheres". Key point to note is that there is no perfect position or one exercise that will "correct" your posture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 66. Navigating Knee Pain during Pilates

  In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss how to navigate knee pain during your Pilates class. Knee issues can range from acute injuries to more chronic degenerative conditions. They chat about how they can help you as your Pilates teacher but also things you can do for yourself during your Pilates class. We need to load our tendons to keep them healthy but modifying that load so we don't aggravate symptoms is key. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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