Pilates 101 Podcast

In this episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast, Glenn introduces our new co-host, Kristina Holding. Kristina shares her inspiring career journey and her exciting role as International Relations Manager. In part two, we chat with our APPI India partner, Moushumi Kuvawala, diving into the world of Pilates in India and how her journey began.    

In this episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast, Glenn sits down with Hunter Henry to discuss her path to becoming a Club Pilates instructor. Discover how Hunter introduced renowned bodybuilder Larry Wheels to the transformative world of Pilates, bridging the gap between strength training and flexibility.   Liked what you heard? Support the podcast by sharing your review.   Got a Pilates related story or research findings you wish to share? If so get in touch at jawaad.fareed@appihealthgroup.com   Follow Hunter Henry on Instagram: @pilatesby_hunter Check out the Hunter's class with Larry Wheels: https://youtu.be/nVGkBXueABg?feature=shared

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast featuring none other than APPI's very own and newly appointed Global Education Advisor at APPI, Tracy Ward. Tracy shares her remarkable journey, starting from a childhood curiosity about physiotherapy to her profound involvement with APPI, including establishing her own classes and authoring the acclaimed book 'Science of Pilates'. As we conclude, Tracy provides insight into her vision for APPI's future in the Pilates teacher training industry. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to fuel your own Pilates journey!   ⭐ Liked what you heard? Support the podcast by sharing your review.

Glenn kicks off the first podcast of the year by reflecting on the trends of 2023 within the Pilates world and what is in store for the year ahead by sharing his thoughts from various global and UK specific reports concerning the Pilates industry. This is the perfect opportunity for you to explore what areas to focus upskilling in 2024 in parallel with the ever evolving Pilates industry.   ⭐ Liked what you heard? Support the podcast by sharing your review.

This special episode of the Pilates 101 Podcast comes from our recent Women's Health Coffee Morning hosted by our Master Trainers, Sarah Norris, Pippa Carter & Emily Elgar exclusively for our members. The trio answer a wide range of questions submitted by our members so grab yourself a coffee and enjoy the team delving deep into all things Pilates.    Follow our Master Trainers on Instagram: Sarah Norris: @thephysiotherapycentre Pippa Carter: @physiopippa Emily Elgar: @thewomankindphysio

In this episode Glenn speaks with Physiotherapist, Traditional Hatha & Yoga Therapy expert Irene Ais.  From topics ranging from how yoga fits into healthcare and movement, the unique differences between Western & Eastern Yoga & how Yoga assists with neuro diversity and an ever changing population you are sure to takeaway lots of gems from the Yoga world! Reach Irene via her website & socials:  www.ireneais.com Instagram: @irene_ais & @youarethe_bridge Follow Us! Instagram - @appihealthgroup Instagram - @appipilatestv Twitter - @appihealthgroup Facebook - APPI Health Group LinkedIn - APPI Health Group Visit us! appihealthgroup.com shop.appihealthgroup.com appi.tv Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you don't miss our future episodes! 

This special episode of Pilates 101 Podcast comes from our brand new Founder's Coffee Morning (FCM) exclusively for our APPI Member's. The FCM is a chance for our members to speak directly to our founder's Elisa Withers & Glenn Withers. Some of the topics discussed in the first FCM were: What extra steps you can take to make your clients feel welcome Purchasing the right reformer Should you record your own classes Balancing life & work

In this episode Glenn & special guest Jonathan Grubb delve deep into the intriguing life and enduring legacy of the one and only Joseph Pilates! Join us on this fascinating historical journey as we explore the origins, evolution, and impact of the renowned Pilates method.   Joseph's Legacy - Pilates 100+ Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1506287476355247/?locale=en_GB Jonathan's Website: www.renewpilatesiom.com  

This special edition episode is a pelvic health takeover with Emily Elgar (Pelvic Health Master Trainer) speaking to researcher and specialist pelvic health physio Grainne Donnelly. Grainne has gain huge respect in the pelvic health community with her work in diastasis, postnatal return to exercise and ultrasound. Emily and Grainne talk through how her work has evolved into the influential presence in pelvic health, the lessons we can all learn from her research and practice plus insights on how she works that we can all learn from. Whether you're a pelvic health physio, an instructor or exploring your own pelvic health journey this episode will give you a new dimension to your perspective from literature, the clinic and real life.    If you want to connect or learn with Grainne you can head to    https://absolute.physio/

As we are looking back at 2022 across all businesses this week, we also wanted to reflect on this year in our final podcast of the year. In this episode Glenn shares with his reflection on 2022, including lessons, business advice and his thoughts at the end of this year together with other APPI Presenters and Master Trainers.    Send us your biggest lessons, experience and thoughts on 2022 at info@appihealthgroup.com 

In this episode of Pilates 101, Glenn has the honour to discuss the journey to success with the incredible Aaron Smith, founder of KX Pilates. Aaron opened the first KX Pilates Studio in 2010 and since then he never stopped growing and learning. Today, he owns the biggest Pilates franchise business in Australia with a turnover of $35M and 94 KX Pilates studios.  Learn more about what it takes to build an outstanding brand and what you need to get started. You can find out more about KX Pilates at www.kxpilates.com. Follow them on Instagram @kxpilates

In this month's Podcast we chat to 3x Olympian Hannah Milley. Hannah represented team GB at Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016. A Commonwealth games champion, European medalist and just missing out on Olympic bronze being touched out of third place by the smallest of margins Hannah is a true credit to the GB swim program and herself. Hannah is now transitioning to life as a mere mortal and on that road has recently qualified as a Pilates teacher. As such, she joins us to share her stories on her career, being introduced to Pilates at 14 years old, using it to prolong her career and now teaching to others.   This really is an amazing chat with an incredible person with so much advise for us all to consider and reflect on in our everyday lives and our teaching practices.    Enjoy!   You can connect with Hannah on social media here

In this episode Glenn is joined by Julie Driver and Jeff Waters to discuss the importance of levelling up your Pilates game. When is the right time to progress? How to go about it? How will this help your future career? And most importantly, what's in it for you? This episode will answer all these questions and many more, so that you are equipped with the right information when it comes to levelling up.   Julie Driver believes passionately in the power of Pilates and she has been teaching Pilates for over 18 years both in the UK and internationally. In 2014 she won the Pilates Anytime Instructor of the Year and she is highly involved in developing research for Equestrian Pilates. Find out more about Julie here.   Jeff Waters is a studio owner, Reformer instructor with a fitness background. He is talking about the process of managing his studios and how taking the Reformer course shaped his entire career. Find out more about Jeff here.   We hope you enjoy this podcast. Please remember that you can send us any questions to info@appihealthgroup.com

In this month's Podcast we have multiple conversations regarding what we believe to be one of the most important and most commonly asked questions by us as Pilates instructors, Pilates enthusiasts and Pilates business owners:    What makes a great Pilates class?   We have posed this question to different people, all who have an active interest in Pilates, to try and give us an idea on how to answer this very important question.    Could it be the teacher? The preparation for the class? The class contents? Or maybe the class flow? The set up? The venue? The energy or the environment?     We have answers from our Founders Glenn and Elisa Withers, various Pilates teachers from across our community and some Pilates clients who attend Pilates classes regularly, as well as a featured interview with the amazing Helen Barcellona.    Helen is an experienced Chartered Physiotherapist, fully accredited APPI Instructor & Star Pro Member. She is the co-director of Surrey Hills Physiotherapy, a central hub for the promotion of health and wellbeing in Dorking.   We really hope you enjoy this podcast, as we feel that this is one of the most interactive podcasts to date. We want to say a special thank you to all those who contributed to this episode. 

In this episode APPI's co-founder, Glenn Withers is joined by Pilates Instructor and Marketing expert, Lee Morgan . With Lee bringing his many years of experience in the Pilates industry as an instructor, business owner and marketing consultant, Glenn joins Lee to talk about how you can use social media to its full advantage, attracting brand new clients as well as retaining your existing ones too.    The aim of this podcast is to give you a practical insight into how to manage social media to benefit your business. With so many updates, changes in algorithm and so much competition out there, it can be overwhelming and difficult to stand out. We could not agree more with what Lee said in this episode: “Social Media changes like the English weather”.   How much time you should spend on creating content? Which platform is best to use? How many times should you post? Does knowing your audience really matter? What's the first step you should take? Lee reveals in detail the answers to these questions and many more.   We hope you enjoy this episode and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to connect with Lee on Facebook or drop us a message. If you would like to be part of the wider APPI community, please join our Support Group on Facebook.

A fascinating insight into the world of women's health and the issues around menopause and endometriosis. This has come about from the brilliant Channel 4 documentary hosted by Davina McCall called – Sex, Myths and Menopause. Davina highlighted many of the challenges around these issues, the possibility that science has failed women in its resources, support and understanding and how talking about these challenges is vital in helping all women going through these issues. I chat to women's health and pelvic health specialists Emily Elgar and Pippa Carter. They are also our APPI specialist presenters, and creators of our women's Health Programs and courses.  It's a long chat and full of great information, as well as recommendations for resources that are available for us as an industry and our clients. A huge thank you to Emily and Pippa for their time and expertise and we hope you enjoy the podcast.

Summer Ready - What does this even mean?   In this episode Glenn tackles the question that always dominates the marketing world at this time of year - Get your body ready for summer! He asks what this really means and what should we, as a Pilates community, view this question as. Glenn follows his analysis of this question with some quick fire tips for a strong and healthy Pilates body, and finishes with a full review of his Conference 2021 class plan, as a way to get a strong and healthy body that allows you to move with confidence and poise. 

In this fascinating episode APPI founder Glenn Withers addresses the question of expectations vs reality of running a Pilates business in 2022. Glenn interviews Aimee Clayton and Jessica Nicholson of Physiofitandpilates. Aimee and Jess have been running their business for several years and share their experiences around what it takes to run their business. Aimee and Jess open up about the struggles with COVID, cancelations, block booking issues, time management and people management. It is a bare bones discussion around their experiences and covers many questions and issues that are facing all of us in this industry right now. We hope you enjoy a truly personal story and an honest discussion of the current challenges.

This week's podcast starts with a poignant message that Glenn wanted to share and address and appeal with our community in relation to the crisis in the Ukraine.   On behalf of Elisa and myself and all of us at APPI Health Group and APPI clinics here in the UK and out partners around the world. We unite in support of Ukraine and its people. May we all pray support these brave people who stand for their human rights and reject War. We are putting together some plans for how we, as a global Pilates community, can unite and raise much needed funds for the people of Ukraine. Stay tuned for more in the coming days. APPI worldwide family stand in support of Ukraine.   The main portion of this week's podcast is a discussion with Co-Founder Glenn Withers exploring the current information that is available around maintaining and managing a Healthy Hips for your clients. Glenn will take a look at the hip joint, what are the common issues, and ways we can look at structuring sessions in relation to the hip!   Glenn will discuss the importance of maintaining the mobility, the appropriate strength and muscle balance in and around the hip, not forgetting, when it comes to function that there are other integral elements that need to be considered.   And remembering the essence of Pilates ability to engage the inner, outer and extended core is an integral part of the Hip Pathology and Hip Function.

In this episode APPI founder Glenn Withers shares with us his memories, lessons, challenges and successes of developing and running APPI with co-founder Elisa Withers over the last 21 years. Glenn then reveals and discusses the Top 20 Fitness trends for 2022 as described by the American Society of Sports Medicines annual survey. Following the announcement of the list Glenn delves into the Top 10 trends and what this means for us as a Pilates industry, where our opportunities are and how we can utilise this survey for our growth and development over the next year ahead.

Episode 18 - Setting Your Business up for Success in 2022   In this first podcast of 2022 APPI co-founder Glenn Withers gives us a masterclass in leadership, motivation and planning for success in a Pilates based business. Glenn shares his secrets of January motivation and planning that he has used in the last 20 years of running APPI's clinics and studios across London. Glenn will go over the 5 essential steps to setting your business up for success in 2022 from motivational emails, to strategy days, missions statements, core values, SMART goals, target setting and the importance of tracking your sales numbers and where they come from in your business. This is the first time Glenn has laid bare his approach to management so we hope you enjoy this special edition of Pilates 101.

A huge congratulations to all of you out there, from business owners to new Pilates Instructors in the industry, for making it through another interesting year. We are here to celebrate the biggest challenges and to remember the beautiful moments that motivated us to carry on.     We are so delighted to have the amazing Master Trainers Glenn Withers, Melanie Bryant and Sarah Norris on this podcast talking about the ups and downs of managing the business in 2021. We can all agree that this year has passed in a blink of an eye, maybe a bit different than initially predicted but they are here to tell you the biggest lessons learnt throughout this year. Some of the questions below are covered in this episode:   ·         What was your highlight of 2021 Pilates teaching wise? ·         And what about the most challenging aspect of 2021 for you work wise? ·         What have been the biggest lessons you have learnt this year, with the ups and downs and what it is like running a physio and Pilates business this year?     We would be so delighted to hear your thoughts on 2021 and what kept you focused and motivated, so please send us an email to info@appihealthgroup.com if you would like to share this with us and why not, with the entire community.   Thank you for being part of the APPI community this year, for helping us innovate, motivate and be better tomorrow. A very Happy Christmas to you all!

Episode 16 – Investigating the concept of Pilates for Menopause and Pelvic Health with Pippa Carter   Glenn asks our listens to provide us your thoughts, ideas and feedback, on any behaviour changes in your clients, booking trends in the types of classes that your clients are requesting within in your clinics and working environments from pre pandemic to today and anything else you have noticed that you would like to share. You can submit your thoughts and ideas at info@appihealthgroup.com     The main section of the Podcast this month is focused on Women's Pelvic Health and the Menopause. Glenn interviews our author of our Pilates for Menopause Course Pippa Carter where they discuss, investigate and delve into the ideas and concepts of using Pilates for the treatment of Menopause and Pelvic Health.   A little bit about Pippa, she qualified as a physiotherapist in 2008 and in 2010 completed her MSc in Sports Physiotherapy at Cardiff University with her research interest focused on dance medicine. Following this she presented her research in Singapore at the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. She has had the opportunity to work in a number of settings over the past 11 years from the NHS to the Private sector developing her skills in treating a variety of complex musculoskeletal conditions. Pippa has a special interest in the field of dance and sports medicine. She has had the opportunity to work with the Royal Ballet Company, leading West End theatre companies and with BBC productions such as Strictly Come Dancing.   Pippa runs her own successful Pilates and physiotherapy business alongside working as a highly specialist physiotherapist at Spire Cardiff Hospital. Pippa has trained in the assessment and treatment of women's health conditions using her experience both in physiotherapy and Pilates to help this population group improve their symptoms and quality of life.

Episode 15 - Mindfulness Special and Glenn has a special call to all Women's Health Physios In this month's episode we have an exciting interview with Hannah Ellicock to discuss the importance of Mindfulness not only within our Pilates practice but how we incorporate this into our daily lives and how we can help our clients to adopt the same theory into theirs.  As well as being a trained Mindfulness Teacher, Hannah is a Registered Osteopath, APPI Pilates and Therapeutic Yoga teacher. She started meditating after a stressful personal period, realising that she needed a way to help her manage stress and anxiety better. With her Osteopathic background she is particularly interested in helping people with chronic health conditions learn mindfulness as a tool for living alongside their conditions.  Glenn also has an exciting opportunity to discuss with any of our Women's Health Specialists who listen to our podcast. 

In this episode its all about shoulders! Following an interesting discussion with a shoulder surgeon, Glenn addresses what he feels should be the standard approach to rehabilitation of shoulder injuries. A few common myths will be addressed, some frustrations at current management practices is expressed, and a review of everything shoulders! From shoulder anatomy to mechanics to dysfunctions and ultimately the correct rehabilitation program: an 11 movement program that will get you started on the right track with your clients. It's all here in this episode – frustration, exploration and ultimately conclusion on how we manage shoulders!

In this episode Glenn answers some of our listeners questions around the policy of face masks in Pilates studios, group exercise classes since ‘freedom day' and the three best exercises for shoulder rehabilitation with Pilates Matwork. And then the fun starts….as Glenn officially launches APPI Pilates Conference 2021. Episode 13 -Your questions answered and Conference 2021 Launch Hear all about the decision to go virtual, the amazing world class line up of speakers Glenn has always wanted to have at this event but has not been able due to logistics and presenter commitments, but now we are virtual we can bring 28 sessions from 20 different presenters from over 7 countries around the world, including the mazing Elizabeth Larkham and Madeleine Black, as well as UK Pilates guru's Alan Herdman and Michael King, APPI founders Glenn and Elisa Withers and much, much more.  

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.   Supporting Documents APPI Consent to your pilates session Corona Policy PDF Document APPI Health Questionaire

Episode 2 – Post Lock Down – Advice and guidance on opening studios We received lots of queries and questions from you on what we should and shouldn't be doing when re-opening our studios, again we wanted to share with you our experiences and what we have down to meet the guidelines that have been set for our industry, review some research around gyms re-opening, look into insurance issues and pass on our approach and plans as to how we are re-opening. We hope that this will help you!    

Episode 1 - During Lockdown As a starting point we thought that it was appropriate to share with you how we coped through lock down, what processes and hard decisions we had to make and how we interpreted the constantly changing advice that we were receiving.