EP 37 ­ What is this experience we call Pilates? (Interview with Nathan Gardner)

In today´s episode Matt speaks to Nathan Gardner. Nathan has been in the movement/fitness space for 35 years. He is a former international skier and has been a Pilates educator for 20 years. The pair discuss what they feel Pilates is and, perhaps more importantly, how to manage client expectations to produce the best possible outcome and experience for that client. The conversation covers the many different approaches used by the modern Pilates teacher and the importance of staying open minded to new approaches and accepting that different paths can achieve the same result. The discussion also touches on the camps that have appeared within the Pilates community, particularly online and how labelling stuff right and wrong can be confusing for teachers and students alike (let’s all play nicely together).The conversation finishes with Nathan describing the L4 courses he has written and delivers for Bodycontrol Pilates and how this knowledge can be used to enhance the amazing job Pilates teachers are doing all over the globe.  If you are interested in Nathan’s courses or want to reach out, details below: KineticNRG Movement Teaching AcademyPhone: +44 (0) 7710485132Email: [email protected]  Website: kinetic-nrg.comFacebook Page: facebook.com/KineticNRG.ukInstagram:  @kineticnrg.uk NRG PilatesPhone: +44 (0) 7710485132Email: [email protected]: nrgpilates.comFacebook Page: facebook.com/nrgpilates.co.ukInstagram: @nrgpilates 

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Matt Marney has been working in the well-being space for over 20 years. He is a personal trainer, group exercise/Pilates instructor and meditation teacher. This unique blend and experience gives Matt an appreciation and understanding of the mind body connection and its role in promoting optimal health, wellbeing and performance.

Over the last decade Matt has also worked as a teacher trainer where he shares his experience with movement teachers and fitness professionals. This role ensures Matt is up to date with the latest research and developments in the industry and he delivers this knowledge with passion and enthusiasm.

After training hundreds of clients over the years he realised the same misconceptions about health and wellbeing came up time and again therefore he decided to start a corporate wellbeing company Wellness Education Dubai in the hope he could educate and motivate more people. He realised taking the right information and motivation to groups at the workplace could be more impactful and he enjoys educating and inspiring groups to become empowered and create agency (for individuals) to make real change.

This podcast is another vehicle Matt uses to educate and motivate people more people.