Do we focus too much on gentle movement in Pilates? Could our clients benefit from more vigorous exercises and more progression over time?
Maybe the answer is different for different countries.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Join our FREE Live Community Sessions here
- Liftmor trial here
- Nonagenarians get ripped with high-intensity strength training here
- Injuries in fitness facilities are mostly caused by people dropping shit on themselves and falling off stuff – not by “incorrect” technique here
- A lot of the disability from low back pain is caused by well-meaning health and fitness professionals scaring the shit out of their clients here
- Persistence hunting is a likely explanation of how humans fed ourselves for several hundred thousand years even though we’re weaker, slower and less ferocious than almost everything we hunt here
About Raphael Bender:
Raph believes everyone deserves the opportunity to transform into a better version of themselves. His main strength as a teacher and movement professional is the ability to distill complex research findings into a simple, science-based approach to help people move fearlessly, thoughtlessly, and painlessly. He LOVES running, weights, cycling, and Contrology.
Raph holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy, and STOTT PILATES full certification.
How to Connect with Raphael:
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- Find Raphael Bender on Instagram here: @the_raphaelbender
Purchase Raph’s new book:
- Strengthen The Person Not Just The Body Part here
About Julie Driver:
Julie is an award-winning, internationally renowned Pilates teacher with over two decades of teaching experience.
For over 10 years Julie was a senior faculty member for the largest Pilates teacher training school in Europe before setting up her own education company.
Julie now coaches equestrians of all levels from the weekend rider to the elite athlete and is the Pilates teacher for the Wesko Foundation three-day-eventing team.
In 2014, Julie was awarded the title of Pilates Anytime, International Instructor of the Year.
How to Connect with Julie:
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