Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast
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Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT

217 episodes

Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT helps you become a more skilled, knowledgeable, and confidence Pilates Instructor by sharing practical and science-based strategies to uplift your career.

What this show covers

strength trainingprogressive overloadInstructor Educationexercise scienceteaching strategymuscle growthBiomechanicsClient OutcomesMovement Sciencemuscle fatigueteaching methodologytraining dosageSocial mediaIndustry mythsCareer growth

What listeners will find here

How progressive overload actually fits into a Pilates practice
Progressive overload in Pilates is the focus here, with Dr. Adam McAtee explaining how gradual increases in stimulus can support strength and muscle growth. The episode centers on practical ways to apply those principles effectively in real Pilates sessions.
How movement science can sharpen Pilates teaching with Cody Jussel
Pilates education meets movement science as Cody Jussel joins Adam McAtee to unpack anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise science. The conversation focuses on practical ideas like force vectors and adaptation principles that can improve instruction and client outcomes.
Should Pilates Avoid Fatigue? This Episode Pushes Back on a Classic Warning
This episode examines a familiar Joseph Pilates warning about exceeding prescribed repetitions and creating harmful muscle fatigue. Dr. Adam McAtee contrasts that idea with current exercise science, arguing that dosage should match a person’s capacity, goals, and health context.
Pilates myths, career realities, and what actually makes a great instructor
Pilates teacher training, online certifications, and industry saturation are put to the test in a rapid-fire true-or-false conversation with Courtney Miller and Adam McAtee. The episode digs into creativity, standardized programming, social media, and client retention with a candid career-focused lens.
Pilates progressions aren’t the same as progressive overload
Pilates progressions and progressive overload are the focus of this episode with Pilates educator and strength coach Kyle Marsh. It digs into why strength training is so debated in Pilates and how concepts like intensity, fatigue, volume, and specificity can sharpen your teaching.

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