Reformer & Mat Pilates Training

        General course objectives:

• How to apply pilates biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
• A complete breakdown of each exercise
• Exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
• Modifications to increase or decrease exercise intensity
• Modifications for specific body types and postural issues
• How to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
• A variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
• Effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation

         What you will learn:

• The Five Basic Principles of Pilates
• Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
• Effective use of the reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
• Effective communication and observational skills
• Verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
• 100+ exercises plus modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
• How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
• Exercise layering related to effective program design
• Workout composition for personal and group training