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Pilates Elephants

Pilates Elephants

By: Raphael Bender
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Summary

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 2026 Raphael Bender Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 359. How to Train Great Pilates Instructors Fast
    Apr 26 2026

    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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studio



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    31 mins
  • 358. Is your studio a Food Hall or a Restaurant?
    Apr 19 2026

    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.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studio



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

    AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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    46 mins
  • 357. Live Lecture: Foundations of Rehab
    Apr 12 2026

    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

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studio



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

    AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 41 mins
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I am a full time Pilates teacher and have been waiting for a podcast like this since I qualified. Its packed with the latest evidence based education. I have learned so much from these podcasts. If you're a Pilates/movement teacher its a must listen, that said many of the episodes are relevant to life in general i.e positive thinking, pain management etc.
Thank you Raph and Chloe for making education fun.

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