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Pilates Elephants

Pilates Elephants

By: Raphael Bender
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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/privacyCopyright 2025 Raphael Bender Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease
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  • 317. Pregnancy Elephants, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender

    317. Pregnancy Elephants, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender
    Jul 13 2025

    Links:

    • Narrative review of exercise dose during pregnancy here
    • Exercise and pregnancy in recreational and elite athletes here
    • Systematic review of supine exercise during pregnancy here
    • Systematic review on the benefits of aerobic and resistance training on maternal health and perinatal outcomes here
    • Resistance training reduces need for insulin in pregnant women with gestational diabetes here
    • ACOG position on exercise during pregnancy and postpartum here
    • ACSM's Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription 12th ed here


    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender

    Connect with Nicole on Instagram: @clinicalpilatescoach

    Download a free course guide:

    • Pilates Certification
    • Teaching Mastery Program



    This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 316. Why Simplicity Wins in the Studio

    316. Why Simplicity Wins in the Studio
    Jul 6 2025

    Raph and Heath share their journey from rigid STOTT Pilates rules to a science-backed, minimalist approach to teaching.

    Discover why doing less—fewer cues, less correction, and simpler programming—gets clients better results, more flow, and deeper engagement.

    Connect with me Raph on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender

    Connect with Heath on Instagram: @contrologycollective

    Download a free course guide:

    • Pilates Certification
    • Teaching Mastery Program



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    AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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    31 mins
  • 315. Can Pilates Make You Stronger? with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender

    315. Can Pilates Make You Stronger? with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
    Jun 29 2025

    In this episode, Raphael and Heath challenge the myth that Pilates doesn’t build strength. They break down the science of strength adaptations, clarify what “strength” really means, and explain how Pilates can be a legitimate strength training method—when done right.

    Key Topics:

    • What counts as “strength” and how it’s measured
    • Why effort (not burn or soreness) drives adaptation
    • How load, reps, and proximity to failure matter more than equipment
    • Debunking common myths around bodyweight vs. external load
    • How to apply strength principles in Pilates for real results

    Takeaway for Instructors:

    You can—and should—train your clients for strength using Pilates. This episode will give you the tools to do it.

    Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender

    Connect with Heath on Instagram: @contrologycollective

    Download a free course guide:

    • Pilates Certification
    • Teaching Mastery Program



    This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:

    AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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    56 mins

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