Episode 12 - Exclusive Industry News with Michael King

This month we announce that the APPI bi-annual Conference is moving to a virtual platform and what that means for being able to bring world class speakers to you over a 2-day extravaganza of Pilates teaching. It truly will be the best line up we have ever had.

The key interview this month is with world famous Pilates guru Michael King who joins us to talk about the brand new organisation called The Society for the Pilates Method, an organisation looking to take the standards of Pilates teacher training to the next level, and what this means for all you teachers out there.

It really is an insightful and thought-provoking interview so make sure you have a listen.

Episode 11 - with special guest Sarah Norris

Join us for all the relevant updates in the Pilates industry including some exciting news about a collaboration between all the major Pilates teaching schools around training standards. 

Our special guest this month is physio, entrepreneur and APPI Master Trainer Sarah Norris. Join us as she tells us her story of how she found Pilates, how she began her training with APPI, and what her process was for setting up a multi site business. We will also discuss how she navigated the pandemic and how she plans to run her business moving forward.

Sarah is a true inspiration to many and a fabulous personality in the world of Physio and Pilates!

Episode 10 - Understanding Pilates for Neurological Clients

In this month’s episode we focus on how Pilates can be used for the rehabilitation of clients with various neurological conditions such as Stroke, MS and Parkinson’s. The feature interview is with Masters level Neurological Physio Joanne Pritchard who has just been nominated for an award via the MS trust for her work on an at home resource for clients with MS to improve function and movement with a Pilates program. Jo will talk us through her approach, share some of her finding about how Pilates can show improvements in function even with a deteriorating condition and how her partnership with the MS trust developed.

In addition Glenn will touch on APPI’s members month, Pilates TV and other hot topics in the world of Pilates and movement.

Episode 9 - Long Covid Rehabilitation

In this months Pilates 101 Podcast we explore all things COVID related. A fascinating interview with APPI senior Physio Alex Parford, a key player in the development of the APPI Long COVID Rehabilitation program, will explore the signs and symptoms of Long COVID, the indications around length if hospital stay and long Covid, or if there is in fact any correlation, and outline the full 6 weeks program that will be launching in our clinics at the start of April. 

Post interview Glenn will discuss the roadmap out of lockdown and it’s key dates for the Pilates industry and speak over International Women’s day and who our nomination is for inspirational international women. 

Episode 8 - Wellness, breathwork, kids mental health and interview with Unite Health Founder Sarah Todd

Welcome to the February edition of Pilates 101.

In this month’s podcast we review the APPI’s wellness day program, explore the importance of breath work, take a little practical session on breathing, focus on children’s mental health week and have a great interview with Sarah Todd, one of the industry’s most successful businesswomen.

Sarah started out in corporate health in Australia, then moved to the UK and joined us at APPI as head of education. Sarah progressed to help us set up the product business from scratch, and then moved back to Australia to take over the Australian License of APPI Education. In doing so she started her own business, Unite Health, and has grown this into one of the industry’s most formidable business in the Southern Hemisphere.

An absolutely inspirational person, a bottle of positivity and energy and a great example to everyone about how hard work, determination and self-belief can lead you on a path to great success.

I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Sarah and think you will all gain so much from her story.

Episode 7 – New Year, soapbox rant and advice in growing business in 2021

Welcome to 2021! In the first episode of Pilates 101 we talk over the challenges and opportunities that are there for us in 2021.

APPI founder Glenn Withers jumps on his soapbox for a rant over the way the government has viewed the healthcare and fitness industry during the various lockdowns, asks you about a potential new lobbying group, proposes that Pilates studios should not be grouped with large gyms in restrictions and how the effect of home working and home schooling has a devastating effect on both adults and kids exercise habits. Over half the population of children are not even getting half the recommended dose of daily exercises!

Then we look at your goals and aspirations for 2021 as many of you have submitted your aims into us. Glenn will talk these over and add his views and advice on how to achieve them.

While it may not be the start to the year we were all hoping for perhaps there is opportunity in the madness.

We hope you enjoy our latest podcast.

Podcast Episode 6 - The Myth of Your Core & Latest Covid Update

Listen in as APPI Founder Glenn Withers retraces the last 20 years of thoughts around core stability and the research that underpins this vital element of our industry. 

Then we have a special treat.....Glenn was featured as the special guest on a evening chat with Pilates Industry legend Michael King. We have an extract from the chat where Michael interviews Glenn on all thing "core stability". 

Also featured within the podcast is an update on the latest guidelines as we emerge out of lockdown 2.0 and what it means for the various tiers here in the UK.

Episode 5 - Pilates 101 - Industry Leader Interviews & COVID Update

This month’s Pilates 101 Podcast brought to you by APPI Health Group, will bring you the latest advice regarding the latest Covid Announcement in the UK (Nov 2020)

We also have a special treat for you with our extract of the Opening Address from our 2016 APPI Pilates conference which consisted of a Graham Norton style panellist interview with who we think are the 3 leaders in the Pilates Industry, Alan Herdman the Grandfather of Pilates who brought Pilates to the UK, Michael King who is a true legend and was the first Pilates instructor and teacher for our Founders Glenn and Elisa Withers and Suzanne Scott the Queen of Pilates who is influential within the Elite Sport world with special interest in Rotational Control.

In this interview we ask the 3 leaders about their background, their first experiences with Pilates and we ask them various questions from our delegates regarding the development of Pilates from Joe through the elders and how it ended up here the UK.

Episode 4 - COVID Update and Interview with Elisa Withers

We are delighted to release our newest podcast which features the much anticipated interview with APPI co-founder Elisa Withers. In this candid chat Glenn asks Elisa about her childhood in Australia, her dance background, her interest in Pilates and her journey from Pilates enthusiast, to Physiotherapist, to Pilates teacher and Pilates Educator. We learn about Elisa’s dreams and aspirations, her top tips for anyone starting out in the industry today, what 2 pieces of equipment she would buy if starting a studio today and her most valued lessons as a business owner that she would pass on to you all.

Glenn also updates us on the latest in relation to Pilates and COVID-19 and the court case surrounding insurance claims for Business Interruption during the UK lockdown. 

Episode 3 – Clinic Opening Advice

After a week of our clinics being open we wanted to share with you our experiences, advice and our policies when it comes to class sizes and risk assessment. We hope that you find this interesting and again if you have any more questions please keep them coming in.

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