Workshop Descriptions
Mat Level 1
8 STAR Points / 14 SPIN Pilates Points / 1.3 ACE / 11.0 AFAA | $369.00 + $30.00 for the manual
This course provides fitness professionals with the essential skills they’ll need as Pilates instructors. In addition to gaining an understanding of proper form and technique, students will learn to apply neutral spinal alignment to all body positions and develop a thorough understanding of Pilates breathing techniques. Participants will also learn modifications that make postures accessible to audiences with varying levels of fitness and flexibility. A continuing education certificate will be awarded immediately after completion of the live workshop. To receive the final certification, students must complete 100 hours of practical teaching or observation hours and pass the final Assessment.
Recommended Prerequisite: Group Exercise or Personal Trainer Certification
Mat Level 2
8 STAR Points / 14 SPIN Pilates Points / 1.4 ACE / 11.0 AFAA | $369.00 + $30.00 for the manual
Ready to take it up a notch? This course is the next step for instructors who wish to enhance their practical teaching skills and enrich their understanding of Pilates. Mat Level 2 teaches students to design exercise programs for special client populations and individuals with unique postural types or medical conditions. Upon completion, participating instructors will have a deeper understanding of exercise modifications and leave with detailed prescriptions for personal training sessions and group classes. Integration of props will also be introduced.
Recommended Prerequisite: Mat Level 1
Reformer Level 1
8 STAR Points / 14 SPIN Pilates Points / 1.4 ACE / 11.0 AFAA | $599.00 + $30.00 for the manual
This two-day course will provide you with the fundamentals you need to teach reformer-based exercises in personal training and group environments—making it a must for anyone looking to increase their marketability. Participants will learn to safely instruct and perform core-strengthening exercises on the reformer and gain the knowledge needed to design programming that meets the specific postural requirements for any student, regardless of skill level. Proper alignment, exercise modification and cueing techniques specific to the reformer are discussed in detail. Participants will also receive an overview of anatomy and biomechanics. A continuing education certificate will be awarded immediately after completion of the live workshop. To receive the final certification, students must complete 100 hours of practical teaching or observation hours and pass the final Assessment.
Recommended Prerequisite: Pilates Mat Level 1, Personal Trainer or Group Exercise Certification
Reformer Level 2
8 STAR Points / 14 SPIN Pilates Points / 1.4 ACE / 11.0 AFAA | $599.00 + $30.00 for the manual
This course explores advanced Pilates reformer exercises and reviews proper modifications for the general population. In addition, participants will learn how to use the reformer for traditional resistance training exercises. Participants will learn how to conduct a postural assessment and gain the ability to develop reformer-based Pilates programming for postural improvement. Gait analysis and techniques for improving gait and related imbalances are also discussed.
Recommended Prerequisite: Pilates Mat Level 1, Personal Trainer or Group Exercise Certification
Tower Training
8 STAR Points / 14 SPIN Pilates Points / 1.4 ACE / 10.5 AFAA | $599.00 + $30.00 for the manual
This two-day certification utilizes the tower and reformer equipment. Traditional Pilates tower exercises with contemporary modifications and variations are included, as well as new exercises using the tower and mat insert. This course also includes a creative repertoire of tower and reformer in motion (TRIMTM) exercise series that uses the equipment in new and innovative ways. This workshop is perfect for the Pilates reformer instructor who is looking to expand their program offering by adding a tower to their existing reformers.
Recommended Prerequisite: Reformer Level 1
Pilates Chair
5 STAR Points / 8 SPIN Pilates Points / 0.7 ACE / 5.5 AFAA | $299.00 + $30.00 for the manual
This workshop covers the history of the Pilates chair and its evolution. In this course, we review the underlying Pilates principles of alignment and breath that are the foundation for all coursework relative to the Pilates chair. The workshop teaches the traditional chair exercises with contemporary exercises from beginner to advanced versions. The manual for this course is written in a clear user-friendly language that includes exercise modifications, variations and teaching tips for each individual exercise description. In addition, the course manual includes two complete workouts and student handouts which allow the beginning Pilates chair instructor to start their classes with ease.
Recommended Prerequisite: Mat Level 1
