UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (IN STUDIO): Movement Principles: January 9 -10 SATURDAY 1/9 - 9:00am - 6:00pm SUNDAY 1/10 - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Class Fee: $425 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $15
The Balanced Body Movement Principles form the foundation of Balanced Body Education. They include the most important information on anatomy, assessment, biomechanics and foundational exercises needed to become a successful Pilates teacher, personal trainer or movement educator. The course mixes information on how the body works with basic exercises to illustrate the information in movement. Broken down into five categories: Whole Body Movement, Trunk Integration, Lower Body Training, Upper Body Training and Mobility and Restoration, the Movement Principles provide a solid foundation for training in any environment, with any equipment. You will come away with a complete tool box for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve their general fitness and enhance their performance. The focus on practical understanding of common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting and learning new exercise techniques with ease.
Class Fee: $425 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Balanced Body Mat 1 includes an introduction to the history and principles of Pilates, a review of core anatomy, beginning and most intermediate level exercises with modifications, lectures on class order and programming in a fitness setting and guidelines for safely teaching seniors and pre- and post-natal classes.
Class Fee: $425 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Mat 2 includes the remaining intermediate and advanced level exercises as well as essential movement principles and training tips for advancing clients to the higher levels. Pilates for sports specific activities are also covered.
Mat 3: February 27 - 28 SATURDAY 2/27 - 10:00am - 6:30pm SUNDAY 2/28 - 10:00am - 6:30pm
Class Fee: $425 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility.
Class Fee: $185 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Pilates Barrels Instructor Training includes exercises and variations for the Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel. The Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel are excellent tools for enhancing spinal mobility and core strength. The Ladder Barrel is most commonly used in a studio setting while the Step Barrel is a great addition to group classes.
Class Fee: $425 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Pilates Chair Instructor Training includes exercises and variations for the original Wunda chair, the EXO chair and the split pedal Combo Chair. The chair is great for doing strengthening work with athletic clients, and as an addition to group programming in combination with the Mat. This course includes exercises and programming for both personal training sessions and classes.
Class Fee: $499 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Reformer 1 introduces you to the biomechanical foundation of the Pilates method and to the essential components of functional core strength, lumbopelvic and scapular stability, as well as assessing and correcting alignment and improving flexibility. Pre-Pilates exercises are included for teaching these key principles to your clients and classes. Reformer I includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer, including set up and safety, beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching tips for group classes.
Class Fee: $499 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and modifications along with programs designs for special populations including pre–and post–natal clients and clients with osteoporosis and lower back injuries. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
Reformer 3: May 1 - May 2 SATURDAY 5/1 - 10:30am - 6:30pm SUNDAY 5/2 - 10:30am - 6:30pm
Class Fee: $499 Manual Fee: $50 Streaming Video Fee: $10
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises to challenge clients to achieve their best. Progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills are included along with an introduction to the revolutionary Principle Based Programming System helping you to create successful classes for clients at any level.
