Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT questions a Pilates-industry message based on Joseph Pilates's warning that exceeding prescribed repetitions creates harmful muscle fatigue. He compares the quote with current exercise-science thinking, arguing that fatigue is not inherently poison and that exercise dosage should reflect a person's capacity, goals, and health context while still respecting Pilates tradition.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

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Offerings For Pilates instructors:

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⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources
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What's the difference between Pilates progressions and progressive overload?

In this episode of the Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast, I'm joined by Pilates educator and strength coach Kyle Marsh to unpack one of the most debated topics in the Pilates industry: strength training.

We explore why strength training has become such a controversial topic, where traditional Pilates education falls short, and how understanding exercise science can make you a more effective instructor.

From progressive overload and exercise intensity to muscular fatigue, training volume, and specificity, we break down the principles that drive strength adaptations and how you can apply them to your Pilates classes.

The goal isn't to turn Pilates into weightlifting. It's to understand how the body adapts to exercise so we can make more informed decisions and better serve our clients.

Want to get in touch with Kyle?

Click here to learn more her course, Understanding Strength in Pilates.

Click here to check out her website.

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Evidence-Based Pilates Offerings for Pilates Studio:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Evidence-Based Pilates Offerings For Pilates instructors:

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⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources
⁠Click here⁠ for a free Exercise Workshop (The Roll Up)

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

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Click here to access the ACSM Position Stand

Courtney Miller joins Adam McAtee, PT, DPT for a rapid-fire game of Pilates True or False. Together, they explore teacher-training quality, online certifications, standardized programming, instructor creativity, client retention, social media, and whether the Pilates industry is truly oversaturated. This candid conversation challenges common assumptions about what makes a great instructor, and what it takes to build a successful career in Pilates.

Want to connect with Courtney?

Click here to visit the Pilates Republic offerings.

Follow Courtney on Instagram @CourtneyMillerPilates

Follow Pilates Republic on Instagram @PilatesRepublic

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources
Click here⁠ for a free Exercise Workshop (The Roll Up)

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

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This episode explores the concept of progressive overload in Pilates, emphasizing how gradual increases in stimulus over time can enhance strength and muscle growth. Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares practical strategies for applying these principles effectively in Pilates practice.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources
⁠Click here⁠ for a free Exercise Workshop (The Roll Up)

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT interviews Cody Jussel from Anatomy of Pilates who shares her journey into Pilates education, clarifies key concepts associated with anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise science, and discusses how understanding these can improve teaching and client outcomes. Cody and Adam explore the application of biomechanics, force vectors, and adaptive principles in Pilates instruction. They also discuss how understanding these concepts can enhance client outcomes and deepen instructor expertise.

Want to get in touch with Cody?

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Want to work with Evidence-Based Pilates?

Our Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Our Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources
⁠Click here⁠ for a free Exercise Workshop (The Roll Up)

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT answers three real-life Pilates instructor questions, covering topics from sideovers to footwork and psoas stretching. Discover practical insights grounded in anatomy and biomechanics to enhance your teaching and client results.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources
⁠Click here⁠ for a free Exercise Workshop (The Roll Up)

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT interviews Natalie Wilson shares her journey from a stay-at-home mom to a Pilates instructor and educator. She discusses her evolving teaching philosophy, the importance of experience, and how to design effective Pilates teacher training programs.

Connect With Natalie:

Follow Natalie on Instagram at @nataliewilsonpilates

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources
⁠Click here⁠ for a free Exercise Workshop (The Roll Up)

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT explores the biomechanics of the Pilates roll-up, emphasizing the importance of understanding load, muscle engagement, and breathing biomechanics to improve practice and teaching.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here for a free Exercise Workshop (The Roll Up)

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

Host Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT interviews Sherry Long who shares her journey through Pilates, her evolving approach, and practical insights on anatomy, movement, and teaching. Discover how her experiences can inspire instructors to deepen their practice and connect more authentically with clients.

Click here to follow Sheri on Instagram

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT, breaks down what the "system" of Pilates actually is, and why he thinks its importance gets seriously overstated. He gets into why understanding movement principles matters more than which equipment you own, why a great instructor beats a fully loaded studio every time, and how to tell the difference between the pebbles and the boulders in your programming. If you've ever felt boxed in by "the system," this episode makes the case for a wider, more confident way to practice.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

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In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT explores the anatomy and biomechanics of the sciatic nerve, providing insights into sciatica and how Pilates instructors can better understand and manage this common condition. Learn about nerve pathways, variations, and safe practices for clients with sciatic issues.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

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Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT breaks down the anatomy & biomechanics of the triceps brachii to help you make a bigger impact on your clients. This includes the origins, insertions, muscle actions, and simple tips to bias the triceps in Pilates.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares five key lessons he wishes he learned earlier in his Pilates career, emphasizing the importance of practical application, continuous learning outside of Pilates, and surrounding oneself with supportive people.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offerings For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT explores how Pilates instructors can apply principles of bone health, particularly Wolf's Law, to enhance bone mineral density through exercise. He discusses the science behind bone adaptation, effective exercise strategies, and practical tips for Pilates practitioners.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offering For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

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In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee PT, DPT explores the biomechanics of the cervical and thoracic spine to clarify common misconceptions about neck rotation during chest expansion in Pilates. He emphasizes the importance of questioning movement rules, understanding anatomy, and promoting movement options for healthy practice.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offering For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

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In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT was interviewed by Nathan Ross Rees to discuss Adam's passion for Pilates, the value of a science-based Pilates approach, and tips for you to be a more skilled, knowledgeable, and confident Pilates instructor.

To get in touch with Nathan, follow him on Instagram @nathanrossrees

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offering For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT critically examines the concept of gluteal amnesia, debunking it as a medical diagnosis and discussing its misuse in fitness and Pilates communities. He emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice and encourages questioning of health information.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offering For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee PT, DPT shares his key lessons learned from building an online evidence-based Pilates business, emphasizing the importance of starting, adding value, and investing in skills to grow sustainably.

Offerings for Pilates studios:

⁠Click here⁠ to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!

⁠Click here⁠ for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club!

Offering For Pilates instructors:

⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club.⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.

Free Resources

Click here⁠ for a free Muscles Guide.

⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

Click here to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.

Click here to check out the InstaClub Hub (to learn how to grow on Instagram).

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT debunks common misconceptions about the Pilates roll-up, emphasizing the importance of biomechanics, force generation, and evidence-based practice. He challenges popular social media claims and provides practical insights for Pilates instructors to improve their teaching and client outcomes.