Pilates 101 Podcast

Pilates 101 - Episode 18 - Setting Your Business up for Success in 2022

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.

Pilates 101 - Episode 17 - Reflecting on 2021

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!

Pilates 101 - Episode 16 - Investigating the concept of Pilates for Menopause and Pelvic Health with Pippa Carter

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.

Pilates 101 - Episode 15 - Mindfulness Special and Glenn has a special call to all Women‘s Health Physios

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. 

Pilates 101 - 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!

Pilates 101 - Episode 13 -Your questions answered and Conference 2021 Launch

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.

 

Pilates 101 - Episode 12 - Exclusive Industry News with Michael King

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.

Pilates 101 - Episode 11 - with special guest Sarah Norris

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!

Pilates101 - Episode 10 - Understanding Pilates for Neurological Clients

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.

Pilates 101 - Episode 9 - Long Covid Rehabilitation

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.