Pilates Elephants Podcast
1) 353. Don't confuse giving information with teaching
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 th...Show More
2) 352. Adam McAtee - We Don't Get to Redefine Physics
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.Mentioned in this e...Show More
3) 351. Nathan Ross Rees - Total Instructor Accountability
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 c...Show More
4) 350. The Law of the Spring:
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...Show More
5) 349. Great Instructors Fill Classes
Studios hire Pilates instructors to fill classes with happy clients.If your instructors' classes are not full, by definition are not good at their job - yet.As a studio owner, it's your job to help th...Show More
6) 348. Progressing Strength, Flexibility & Skill In Pilates
Every Pilates exercise trains strength, range of motion, and skill. We explore how to progress your clients intelligently by adjusting one dimension at a time to build capacity, clarity, and confidenc...Show More
7) 347. Why “Quiet the Big Muscles” Is Wrong
Special shout out to Adam McAtee for this postCitations in these episodes:ep 278 Does Pilates strengthen your little muscles?ep 216 Why knowing which muscles are working in a movement is a waste of ti...Show More
8) 346. Why Dallas sold half her studio - then bought it back
Dallas Noerdlinger (Core Pilates, Oklahoma City) shares why she sold 50% of her studio during pregnancy, what changed in the business and culture, and how she bought it back.We talk boutique vs franch...Show More
9) 345. Where Should I Be Feeling This?
The most useful kind of body awareness is mostly unconscious and automatic control, like a cat. This is built through practice, not narration.Links:Glute activation drills increase perception but not ...Show More
10) 344. Text Neck Isn’t Causing Your Neck Pain
Studies mentioned in this episode:2025 longitudinal study finds text neck is not associated with future neck pain here2023 systematic review of interventions for neck pain finds strengthening works he...Show More