Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast

By Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPTHealth & Fitness Fitness

Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast episodes

January 19, 2025 127. Cueing Tips
Communication is at the heart of being a Pilates instructor, and Dr. Adam McAtee shares a few simple tips to help streamline your cueing.
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38 min
January 09, 2025 126. Helping Your Clients With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
As a Pilate instructor, you will frequently work with clients experiencing lumbar spinal stenosis, but most Pilates courses do not cover this condition in depth which can leave instructors unsure of how to safely help their clients.
Dr. Adam McAtee breaks down exactly what this condition is, what common signs & symptoms are, what exercises to avoid, and how you can help your clients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
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Episode Resources
Click here for a paper on the diagnostic triage of low-back pain.
Click here for a paper on the effect of balance exercise on clients with lumbar spinal stenosis.
39 min
January 04, 2025 125. Five Tips For Reformer Programming
Do you struggle programming your reformer classes?
This episode is for you!
Host, Dr. Adam McAtee shares practical advice to and useful strategies to help you streamline your programming.
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33 min
December 29, 2024 124. Answering Your Questions (Planks, SIJ Pain, Human Adaptations)
Host, Dr. Adam McAtee shares his insights on 3 questions from Pilates Instructors within the Evidence-Based Pilates community.
1) What is the ideal alignment in a plank?
2) Why does splitting legs irritate a client's SIJ pain?
3) What does it mean that humans are not machines and that we are more like eco systems?
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41 min
December 24, 2024 123. Alignment Protocols (Part 2)
As a Pilates instructor, it's common to be taught various alignment protocols to do a movement the "right" way.
In this episode, host Dr. Adam McAtee shares his insights on how there are many ways to perform the following exercises in a healthy manner.
1) Bridges
2) Pulling Straps
3) Down Stretch
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Episode Resources:
Click here for a systematic review on gluteal activation during common exercises.
1 hr 18 min
December 19, 2024 122. Alignment Protocols (Part 1)
Dr. Adam McAtee shares his insights on popular alignment protocols including:
1) Dynamic knee valgus in a squat.
2) Spinal positioning during scapular retractions.
3) Glenohumeral rhythm during spinal flexion.
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Episode Resources
Click here for a paper on the pelvic variability.
Click here for a paper on lifting techniques

58 min
December 12, 2024 121. Debunking "5 Benefits of Lifting Light Weights" by Tracy Anderson
In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee shares a science-based perspective on various claims made in a recent Tracey Anderson blog called "5 Benefits of Lifting Light Weights".
Click here for the systematic review provided within the article which states heavy weights is a more efficient use of your time and provides superior strength gains.
Click here for an updated systematic review that recommend heavy and moderate weights to maximize strength & hypertrophy - not light weights.
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53 min
December 05, 2024 120. Internal and External Obliques
It's time to dive into anatomy!
Host, Dr. Adam McAtee teaches you how to finally understand the internal and external obliques so you can get your clients stronger!
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38 min
November 28, 2024 119. Why You Don't Need Another Pilates Course
As we grow in our career, we end up noticing knowledge and skills gaps. It's intuitive to take action by joining another Pilates course.
But that's not the answer.
Host, Dr. Adam McAtee shares his insights on the value of learning anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise science principles instead.
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30 min
November 24, 2024 118. What is Pilates Good For?
Pilates is awesome, and many times a new client may ask us the simple question of "What is Pilates Good For?".
This episode dives into the nuance of the question while providing a simple framework so you can answer this question with more skills, knowledge, and confidence.
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37 min

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Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT helps you become a more skilled, knowledgeable, and confidence Pilates Instructor by sharing practical and science-based strategies to uplift your career.