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Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #41 - The STRONG Side of Pilates: Featuring Michael Ramsey, Founder of STRONG PilatesThis month on the Pilates 101 Podcast, Glenn and Kristina are joined by a very special guest – Michael Ramsey, co-founder of the game-changing fitness brand STRONG Pilates.
They dive into Michael’s background, the inspiration behind STRONG Pilates, and how he helped grow it into a global movement. Discover what makes their unique blend of Pilates and cardio so successful, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and what truly sets STRONG Pilates apart in the evolving fitness landscape.
Follow and connect with STRONG Pilates:
Instagram – @strong | @ramslegit
LinkedIn – STRONG Pilates | Michael Ram...2025-07-031h 08Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #40 - Meet APPI Switzerland Partner & Master Trainer Biljana KennawayIn this episode, Glenn & Kristina are joined by special guest Biljana Kennaway, who brings over 20 years of experience across orthopaedics, women’s health, plastics & burns, oncology, paediatrics, and musculoskeletal care. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
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2025-02-111h 18Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #39 - New Year Goals, Rants & Meet Dawn BuoyWe kick start the New Year with another episode of Pilates 101 Podcast and are excited to invite a very special guest, Dawn Buoy. Dawn is an APPI Master Trainer and shares her background and what inspired her to delve into the world of Pilates. Also, expect a small rant from Glenn and hear Kristina's ambitions for the year ahead!
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Do you have a captivating story or ground breaking research within the Pilates world t...2025-01-221h 06Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #38 - New Faces Around the BlockIn 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.
2024-10-231h 09Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #37 - Muscle Meets Mindfulness: Training a Bodybuilder on the ReformerIn 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.
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Check out the Hunter's class with Larry Wheels: https://youtu.be/nVGkBXueABg?feature=shared2024-06-0540 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #36 - Tracy Ward: Journey from Student to APPI Global Education AdvisorJoin 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? Sup...2024-02-2654 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #35 - A Deep Dive into the Year Ahead...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.
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Iskelmän Aamuklubi17.10.2023Lapsen leivontainnostus lomalla sai Timo miettimään isyystestiä. Seurapiiriuutisissa päivitettiin tuoreimmat tiedot Archiesta ja Iidasta. Berliini ja Kotka kilpailivat suosiosta minne mennään palstalla ja ilmiselväksi voittajaksi päätyi Kotka! Mikko pääsi imitoimaan Glenn Medeirosta, salaliittoteoriahälytin piippasi Tykän avioeron kohdalla ja islantilaisten äppi piippaa herkkuserkusta. Miesten ja naisten väärässä olemisen erilaisuutta pohdittiin myös. 2023-10-1724 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #34 - Women’s Health Coffee MorningThis 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.
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Sarah Norris: @thephysiotherapycentre
Pippa Carter: @physiopippa
Emily Elgar: @thewomankindphysio
2023-09-141h 21Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #33 - Understanding Yoga in Todays Health Care WorldIn 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
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Li...2023-08-0950 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #32 - Founder’s Coffee Morning [1st Edition]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
2023-07-051h 01Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #31 - The History of Joseph PilatesIn 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
2023-06-141h 09Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #30 - All Pelvic Health (Special Takeover Episode)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...2023-05-031h 02Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #29 - Looking Back at 2022As 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
2022-12-2136 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #28 - What it takes to be successful?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 @kxpilates2022-11-101h 14Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #27 - How Can You Achieve Your Goals?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...2022-10-051h 01Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #26 - How to Level Up Your Career?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...2022-09-141h 11Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #25 - What Makes a Great Pilates Class?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...2022-08-031h 18Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #24 - How to Monetise Social Media for Pilates ClassesIn 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 muc...2022-07-061h 00Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #23 - Sex, Myths, Menopause and EndometriosisA 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’...2022-06-221h 11Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #22 - Get Ready for SummerSummer 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. 2022-05-3131 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #21 - Expectations vs. Reality of Running a Pilates Business in 2022In 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...2022-04-2746 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #20 - All about the HipsThis 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 com...2022-03-0436 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #19 - Top 20 fitness trends 2022 revealed and a look back at the 21 years of growing APPIIn 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.
2022-02-0240 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #18 - Setting Your Business up for Success in 2022Episode 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 sal...2022-01-0534 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #17 - Reflecting on 2021A 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 diff...2021-12-0853 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #16 - Investigating the concept of Pilates for Menopause and Pelvic Health with Pippa CarterEpisode 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...2021-11-0346 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #15 - Mindfulness Special and Glenn has a special call to all Women‘s Health PhysiosEpisode 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...2021-10-0648 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #14 - A Shoulder RantIn 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!
2021-09-1545 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates101 - Episode 14 - A Shoulder Rant!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!2021-09-1543 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #13 -Your questions answered and Conference 2021 LaunchIn 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 virtua...2021-08-0443 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #12 - Exclusive Industry News with Michael KingEpisode 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 o...2021-07-0748 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #11 - with special guest Sarah NorrisEpisode 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 r...2021-06-0959 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #10 - Understanding Pilates for Neurological ClientsEpisode 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 s...2021-05-0542 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #9 - Long Covid RehabilitationEpisode 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 an...2021-03-0352 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #8 - Wellness, breathwork, kids mental health and interview with Unite Health Founder Sarah ToddEpisode 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 educat...2021-02-031h 14Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #7 – New Year, soapbox rant and advice in growing business in 2021Episode 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 eff...2021-01-2138 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #6 - The Myth of Your Core & Latest Covid UpdatePodcast 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...2020-12-021h 32Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #5 - COVID Update and Industry Leader Interviews (Alan Herdman, Michael King & Suzanne Scott)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...2020-11-041h 24Pilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #4 - COVID Update and Interview with Elisa WithersEpisode 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 val...2020-10-0757 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #3 – Clinic Opening AdviceEpisode 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
2020-10-0618 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #2 – Post Lock Down – Advice and guidance on opening studiosEpisode 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!
2020-10-0632 minPilates 101 PodcastPilates 101 Podcast #1 - During LockdownEpisode 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.
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