Claire Samanna is a PhD candidate at Monash University, studying low back pain with a special interest in disc degeneration. She has just completed a systematic review of the scientific literature on disc degeneration and exercise.

Is exercise good, or bad for your discs? Listen in to find out!

Resources mentioned in the course:

• Connect with Claire Samanna on Instagram and Twitter

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Connect with Stacey Pine on Facebook and online here

Learn more about the Studio Owner Mastermind here

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Chris is a PhD candidate researcher and he's just completed a systematic review of the impact of exercise intensity and duration on back pain.

Is it actually dangerous to go hard when your back hurts?

Read the paper here

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Connect with Chris Neason on X and LinkedIn

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New research on running for people with chronic low back pain.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender
• Connect with Claire Samanna on Instagram and Twitter
• Connect with Chris Neason on X and LinkedIn

Learn more here

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This is my personal framework that I use daily to get myself to do the things I know I need to do, in order to become what I want to become. I hope it will help you.

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This is the sixth and final episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle.

We conclude our podcasting adventure by discussing the common fears and insecurities held by many pilates instructors as well as the tribalism that is dividing the industry. We hope to provide reassurance that even when something feels like a crisis in PilatesLand, it is often not.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• You can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle here
• Pilates Elephants episode #204: What is Pilates? here
• Please link to Pilates Elephants episode #211: How to deal with the Pilates Police here
• You can listen to Hannah Teuscher's podcast, The Pilates Exchange, here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pilates-exchange/id1704769014
• Have a great laugh with @beccabastos here:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzmmSNFv4Ba/?igsh=MXFla2hxMHdxdjV3OA== and here:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7FkGqgPp4O/?igsh=anQ1Z2tnaHEzMmZu

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Stability is not a risk factor for first-time low back pain here
• And it’s not a risk factor for back pain becoming chronic here or here
• More non-guideline concordant treatments massively increase risk of pain becoming chronic here

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Connect with Kerri on Instagram: @pilateswithkez

• Find Pilates with Kez online here and book a class with her here

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Our thoughts on how to stand out - without doing a song and dance routine.

Connect with James Trenerry on Instagram: @jamesgvtrenerry

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This is the fourth episode in a limited series hosted by Natalie & Kyle.

Class programming can often be a major source of overwhelm and burnout for pilates instructors. On this episode of the podcast, Kyle and Nat discuss the pitfalls of popular programming styles and ways to make this part of the job effective, sustainable and engaging.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• You can reach out to Natalie on IG here and Kyle here
• Pilates Elephants episode #209: Is Pilates training or entertainment here
• You can learn more about Kyle's online studio, True II Form at www.kylegeorginamarsh.com
• You can learn more about Heath Lander's reformer mastery program: www.contrologycollective.com.au
• IG post of soccer guys doing pilates:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6mhkHKS7Dl/?igsh=NXlpdXBmajEyaDJl

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