209. Is the System of Pilates Really as Important as Everyone Says It Is?

<p>In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT, breaks down what the "system" of Pilates actually is, and why he thinks its importance gets seriously overstated. He gets into why understanding movement principles matters more than which equipment you own, why a great instructor beats a fully loaded studio every time, and how to tell the difference between the pebbles and the boulders in your programming. If you've ever felt boxed in by "the system," this episode makes the case for a wider, more confident way to practice.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Offerings for Pilates studios:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.evidence-basedpilates.com/foundations-of-anatomy-and-biomechanics-" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Click here⁠</a> to learn more about our Foundations of Anatomy &amp; Biomechanics Course made for teacher training programs. This program is a done-for-you anatomy module!</p><p><a href="https://www.evidence-basedpilates.com/anatomy-biomechanics-club-studio-membership" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Click here⁠</a> for 2-week free trail of the Anatomy &amp; Biomechanics Club Studio Membership. For a ridiculous deal you can get your entire staff full access to the Anatomy &amp; Biomechanics Club &amp; the Pilates Club!</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Offerings For Pilates instructors:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.evidence-basedpilates.com/anatomy-and-biomechanics-club-2-week-free-trial" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy &amp; Biomechanics Club.<a href="https://www.evidence-basedpilates.com/pilates-club-2-week-free-trial" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.evidence-basedpilates.com/pilates-club-2-week-free-trial" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠</a> for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Free Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.evidence-basedpilates.com/anatomy" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here⁠</a> for a free Muscles Guide.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/adammcateepilates/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠</a> to follow Adam on Instagram.</p><p><a href="https://substack.com/@evidencebasedpilates" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to subscribe to our free SubStack articles.</p>