What even are overactive hip flexors? And are they real? And why do we hear so much about overactive (and under active) muscles in Pilates?

And what to do about it?

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If you're working hard but not progressing either in your Pilates business, or in your teaching, you're probably working on the wrong things.

If that's true, you need better decisions, not more work.

Working harder on the wrong thing won't move you closer to your goal.

This is my decision making framework. It's made me a lot of money and helped me immensely in my personal life too.

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On this podcast we talk about the elephants in the room in the Pilates industry - but what about the biggest elephant of all... We are called Breathe Education and we don't talk about breathing!

Listen in to find out why... And when we DO talk about breathing.

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• Sitting associated with limited hip extension here
• Sitting time associated with hamstring tightness here and here
• Sitting time associated with reduced thoracic ROM here

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This is the inaugural episode of a limited series hosted by Natalie Wilson and Kyle Marsh.

On this episode, Kyle and Natalie discuss Kyle's recently published article in The Pilates Journal:Your skills gap might be a result of your education. 

In this article, Kyle describes why adopting an evidence-based approach to training is an essential step in elevating the pilates industry.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Raph's book: Strengthen the person here
• Movement Optimism Podcast with Greg Lehman here
• Evidence Based Pilates Podcast with Adam McAtee here
• @critikid's IG post here
• You can reach out to Natalie here and Kyle on IG here

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Response to a listener question on how to set boundaries around extra work outside of class times, and overly frequent internal communications.

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Nicole and Raph review Nicole's journey teaching Pilates with Breathe from 2009 onwards.

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This is something I've changed my view on over the last year. Here is my updated viewpoint, and my reasons for changing my mind.

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The technical AND non-technical skills that will enable you to fill your classes, negotiate better pay and better shifts.

Listen in to find out how!

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Errata - Loren F Chiu is a man (Sorry Loren).

New study finds net joint forces in hip external rotation are greater in a squat, when the knees go inwards.

• Read the research here
• Listen to episode 114 "Why do your knees go in when you squat?" here

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