Tag: Teaching Pilates

Why Good Pilates is Important

Getting new clients into the Pilates studio The value of Reformer studios and Pilates inspired classes on nearly every street corner is that it’s become part of the fitness conversation; very few people in this day and age haven’t heard of Pilates. For fully certified, professional Pilates instructors and studio owners who offer full Pilates…
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…
What does it take to become a Pilates instructor?

Did you know that Pilates is not a regulated profession in North America? This means that there is no universal standard for teaching that you’re expected to follow. No regulatory body oversees this profession. However, getting professional Pilates education will benefit you and your clients. Most instructors start as clients before making the move to…
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…
Teaching Mixed Level Pilates Classes.

I don’t get to teach Pilates group classes frequently, so when the chance comes, I take it because I love to meet studio clients and it gives me the opportunity to program differently than private Pilates sessions 😉 Teaching group classes can be challenging – no doubt about it. But if you prepare properly, it…
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…
Pilates Teaching Tips: Understand Learning

If you’re new to Pilates, you might be realizing that there are a few things you didn’t know you could or couldn’t do. For example, there might be a balance sequence where you discover how easy it is to stand on one leg and do an overhead reach. But balance on the other leg? Forget…