Category: Client Programming
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Teaching Tips: Build Strength on the Pilates Mat to do Advanced Reformer.
As we move beyond the Pilates mat repertoire, we’re exploring functional strength patterns that are inspired by equipment based exercises. Instead of mimicking movement from the Pilate equipment onto the mat, we’re pulling different components from one exercise. This creates sequences of movements that can help our clients (and us!) with strength development and movement…
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Building Strong Pilates Programs.
An established clientele means working with the same clients weekly and often, more than once. Part of retention is being able to progress them towards their fitness goals and keep the workouts fun and challenging. To do this, strong programming needs to be in place. Beyond the exercises and physical abilities or limitations, there are…
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One Pilates exercise, many possibilities.
Whether teaching in person, online or a combination of both most instructors have fairly full schedules; it’s not uncommon to have 5 plus hours per day on a regular basis. And this can make innovative programming a challenge to maintain. One of the more focused ways to think about client programming is to start with…