Fitness Pilates Reformer Certification

**LAUNCHING – Fitness Pilates Reformer Course Online**

31st October  LIVE on ZOOM 

The Workshops are all filmed and will be available on the 31st October on your dashboard the live is where will presenting together with the reformer and going through the exercises, the manual, the dashboard and techniques. 

Course Overview

The Fitness Pilates Reformer course is designed to help Fitness Pilates instructors expand their knowledge and skills to incorporate Reformer-based exercises into their teaching. This course blends the principles of Fitness Pilates with the functionality and versatility of the Reformer, enabling instructors to deliver dynamic, results-driven classes to a broad range of participants.

Course Aims

• To provide instructors with the skills and knowledge to teach safe and effective Fitness Pilates-based Reformer exercises.
• To ensure a thorough understanding of Reformer equipment, its setup, and practical applications.
• To introduce modifications and progressions for different fitness levels and abilities.
• To enable instructors to integrate modern, functional movement patterns with Fitness Pilates exercises on the Reformer.

Course Structure

The course is a combination of theory and practical application, delivered through online modules. Learners must attend Reformer classes online or Face to face and log 20

 hours of practice.

Part 1: Introduction to the Reformer

• History and Evolution of the Pilates Reformer
  Understand the origin of Reformer Pilates and its development into modern-day practice.
• Equipment Overview
  Familiarisation with Reformer parts and setup: springs, foot bar, carriage, straps, and safety considerations.
• Benefits of Reformer Training
  How Reformer Pilates differs from mat-based Pilates, and its specific benefits for strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Part 2: Fitness Pilates Principles Applied to the Reformer

• Core Principles of Fitness Pilates
  Review of breathing, alignment, centring, control, precision, and flow in Fitness Pilates and how they translate to Reformer work.
• Functional Movement and Reformer
  How to adapt traditional Fitness Pilates movements for the Reformer.

Part 3: Reformer Exercise Library

• Basic to Intermediate Reformer Exercises
  Learn a wide range of exercises focusing on different muscle groups:
  • Warm Up & Prep Sequences & Exercises
  • Lower body: 
  • Upper body: 
  • Core
  • Sequencing 
  • Stretch
  • Cool Down and End.
• Progressions and Modifications
  How to tailor exercises for different fitness levels, including regression options for beginners and intermediate variations for intermediate participants.

Part 4: Class Design and Programming

• Structuring a Reformer Class
  Learn how to create a balanced class incorporating warm-up, main workout, and cool-down segments.
• Programming for Different Client Needs
  Adapting your class for various demographics.

Part 5: Teaching Techniques and Cueing

• Effective Verbal and Visual Cueing
  Master the art of clear, concise, and effective cueing for Reformer exercises.
• Corrections and Adjustments
  Learn how to safely adjust clients on the Reformer and correct alignment issues during class.
• Group Management Skills
  Tips for managing group dynamics, in a group Reformer setting.

Part 6: Safety and Risk Management

• Common Injuries and Contraindications
  Overview of conditions that require modifications or exclusions from Reformer exercises (e.g., back issues, joint problems).
• Safe Practice on the Reformer
  Guidelines for ensuring participant safety, correct use of equipment, and injury prevention.

Part 7: Assessment and Evaluation

• Written Assessment
  Plan and document 3 x  45 minute Beginners Fitness Pilates Reformer Class Week 1, Week 4 and Week 8.
• Answer Multiple Choice Questions 
• Log 20 hours of Practice – You will be able to take part in ZOOM Reformer classes Live or On Demand.
• Film a video teaching.

Pre Requisites 

Must hold Fitness Pilates or Level 3 Pilates Qualification

Insurance.

Upon passing this course you will be able to gain insurance with FITPRO.

We are currently going through the endorsement criteria with EMDUK.