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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pilates 101 Podcast Episode 6 - The Myth of Your Core & Latest Covid UpdateListen 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...

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...

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...

Episode 3 – Clinic Opening AdviceAfter 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 DocumentsAPPI Consent to your pilates sessionCorona Policy PDF DocumentAPPI Health Questionaire

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 LockdownAs 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.