193. Breaking Down The Cue, "Pull Your Belly Button To Your Spine"

About this episode

Dr. Adam McAtee explores the nuances of cueing in Pilates, focusing on the 'belly button to spine' cue and its implications for teaching and client safety.

Dr. Adam McAtee PT, DPT explores the nuances of cueing in Pilates, focusing on the 'belly button to spine' cue, its evolution, biomechanics, and how language impacts client perception and safety. He emphasizes understanding anatomy to enhance teaching effectiveness and client resilience. 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 for a free Anatomical Terminology Guide. ⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram. Click here to subscribe to our free Substack articles.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Adam McAtee

Topics covered

• cueing in Pilates
• belly button to spine cue
• biomechanics
• anatomy
• client perception
• teaching effectiveness

Keywords

• Pilates
• cueing
• biomechanics
• anatomy
• client safety
• teaching
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anatomy & Biomechanics Club, Pilates Club

Products: Foundations of Anatomy & Biomechanics Course, Muscles Guide, Anatomical Terminology Guide

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