Category: Exercise Tips & Tools

Teaching New Pilates Exercises Without Slowing Down the Workout.

One of the challenges of teaching Pilates is successfully introducing new exercises into clients’ workouts without breaking the flow or losing the essence of a strong, rewarding Pilates session. Here are 3 proven strategies that I’ve used for over 25 years to successfully teach new exercises and create great Pilates workouts. Move your Pilates workouts…
The Pilates Teaser: Dismantling and Demystifying

We’re starting to offer more Pilates Reformer and Pilates Mat group classes in the studio and one of the questions that has popped up a few times from clients interested in joining a more challenging class is; “I can’t do the Teaser – is it okay if I still join?” I’m not sure when the…
FAQ: Is 20-minutes of Pilates exercises enough?

Your time is precious. You need to ensure you’re getting the best value for your investment in your health and well-being. What does this mean for the types and duration of your Pilates exercises? Is a 20-minute Pilates workout enough to see (and feel) the results? As an instructor, you’re likely to get many clients…
Choosing the Right Equipment for Pilates Class

When we’re running out of programming ideas for our Pilates group classes, there can be a tendency to embrace the ‘more is better’ mantra as we add different equipment to the Pilates exercises. But I’ve found that when we’re more selective with our equipment choices, the end results are better client engagement and retention. Remembering…
A beginner Pilates Reformer Exercise you want to know how to teach!

The Rhythm of the Reformer Knee Stretches. There are many reasons why the Reformer Knee Stretches is a fantastic, beginner level exercise to add into new client’s workouts: But another important and often overlooked reason to add it into your Beginner Pilates workouts is: The Knee Stretches progress from the Beginner level all the way…
Challenging Balance in your Pilates Stability Chair Workouts

The Forward Step Up on the Chair is no easy task; the stability of the front leg while moving the body forward and up then backward and down while controlling the pedal demands focus, strength, balance and proprioception: all things Pilates. But just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s inaccessible. For clients who are working…
Spirals & Rotations in the Pilates session + Tips on time management as Pilates instructors

In the Pilates Studio: as Pilates Instructors, we all work together As spring returns, so do many of our clients and we’re gearing up to be ready for a busy studio schedule. One of the things that our Studio3 instructors are being respectful of now, is their own capacity to teach consecutive hours before needing…
Tips for managing a successful Pilates studio: scheduling by season

If your January to March schedule is anything like ours, there’s a lot of gaps as clients travel either for short or extended periods of time. Layer into that an ease of pandemic travel restrictions we’re now seeing many more clients head to the sun and surf which leaves some large gaps in instructors schedules. …
Pilates Teaching Tips: Should all Pilates workouts focus on perfect symmetry?

Do we always need to do the same number of reps on both sides? This is a common question that has been asked by instructors and students regularly over the years. And my answer has definitely changed as I’ve gained more experience working with different bodies. Regardless of how subtle a physical imbalance can be,…
Introductory Pilates sessions – what are we doing?

Knowing how to teach strong introductory sessions is a crucial part of every Pilates instructor’s toolbox. If we’re unable to communicate to new clients the value of starting a regular Pilates workout, then it’s going to be a hard go of building and retaining a clientele. For new instructors, trying to figure out what to…