Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast

Adam McAtee

Host Adam McAtee, helps you become a more informed and confident instructor by showing you how to become an evidence-based Pilates instructor.

  • 37 minutes 17 seconds
    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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    19 January 2025, 5:22 am
  • 38 minutes 58 seconds
    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.

    9 January 2025, 7:09 am
  • 32 minutes 23 seconds
    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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    4 January 2025, 8:49 pm
  • 40 minutes 26 seconds
    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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    29 December 2024, 9:14 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    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.

    24 December 2024, 9:35 pm
  • 57 minutes 13 seconds
    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


    19 December 2024, 7:32 am
  • 52 minutes 7 seconds
    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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    12 December 2024, 7:39 am
  • 37 minutes 21 seconds
    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!

    Want to learn more?

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    5 December 2024, 7:16 pm
  • 29 minutes 42 seconds
    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.

    Read to take your career to the next level?

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    28 November 2024, 6:16 am
  • 36 minutes 30 seconds
    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.

    If you're enjoying the podcast and want to learn more, you work with Dr. Adam McAtee for FREE:

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    24 November 2024, 10:58 pm
  • 59 minutes 50 seconds
    117. Science-Based Prenatal Pilates

    If you're like most Pilates Instructors, you have had prenatal clients come into your Pilates studio.

    Although this population is typically covered in our courses, we often learn complicated protocols that are not based on any research

    In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee explains how to give guideline-based care to your prenatal clients.

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    Click here to read the ACOG Guidelines

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    18 November 2024, 7:55 am
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