189. Popular Pilates Myths Worth Questioning
From Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast by Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT
May 11, 2026 · 32 min
About this episode
Dr. Adam McAtee debunks common Pilates myths and encourages critical thinking among instructors.
In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT debunks common Pilates myths, exploring the nuances of exercise intensity, movement control, strength training, alignment, and equipment knowledge. Overall, Adam encourages critical thinking and evidence-based practice among instructors. Offerings for Pilates studios: Click here to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module! Click here for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club & the Pilates Club! Offering For Pilates instructors: Click here for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. Click here for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. Click here for a free Muscles Guide. Click here to follow Adam on Instagram.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Adam McAtee
Topics covered
- Pilates myths
- exercise intensity
- movement control
- strength training
- alignment
- equipment knowledge
- evidence-based practice
Keywords
- Pilates
- myths
- exercise
- strength
- alignment
- evidence-based
- training
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Organizations: Anatomy & Biomechanics Club, Pilates Club
Products: Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course, Muscles Guide
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