Program Requirements in Hours
1-on-1 with Marie
Student Experience
Teacher Observation
Teaching Practical
Who Is This Program For?
- Mat Pilates graduates who are ready to expand their services into the world of reformers
- People who are interested in a fitness, health and wellness career
Main Benefits
Shorten the learning curve by learning from Marie’s 30+ years of personal training experience
To increase your strength and improve alignment
Become more valuable to your clients
The ability to create safe and effective Mat Pilates classes that are customized to meet the needs of individuals and groups
The confidence to introduce pilates to new clients and students
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Train With Marie?
Marie Hayden believes in empowering her instructors with her vast array of knowledge and experience. Her 30+ years in the fitness and wellness industry has led her to develop effective and practical ways of working with clients of all backgrounds and ages, including special populations like pre-postnatal, older adults, physiotherapists and alternative health practitioners. Whether your clients are brand new to fitness or advanced, you will be able to design amazing lesson plans to retain your clients. Learning her client centered approach will help you meet clients where they are at and take them to where they want to be.
Marie Hayden’s endorsed instructors will be supported throughout their career. She will assist you with tips on creating a client base, client retention, as well as how to apply for a Pilates position. Marie Hayden’s supportive and knowledgeable approach will have you ready for a long-lasting career in the industry. You will have access to continued learning opportunities throughout your journey keeping you up to date on the latest education.
Beginner Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Textbook
A complete textbook full of exercises with descriptions and reference photos. It also includes all the theory, history, principles, ethics, anatomy and terminology that you need to know. Increase your strength and improve alignment. Become more valuable to your client. Create safe and effective Reformer Pilates classes that are customized to meet the needs of individuals and groups. Gain the confidence to introduce Pilates to new clients and students.
Program Outline
Overview
This Beginner Reformer Pilates Teacher Training course will prepare you to teach classes on the reformer machine. It is the next step in developing a career with Pilates.
Through 60 hours of Student Experience, you will understand the mind muscle connection in each exercise, resulting in a more effective ability to teach.
250 hours of Teaching Practical will help you integrate Theory, Teacher Observation and Student Experience together so that you can practice using all these skills and build your own teaching style.
You will gain a deeper understanding of:
- The reformer machines and how they can benefit you and your clients
- How to transfer all the Mat Pilates exercises onto the reformer
- Reformer etiquette and safety
- Special exercises that can only be done using a reformer
Upon completion of the program, you will be qualified to:
- Work according to the foundations of Reformer Pilates and introduce them to clients and students
- Create safe and effective Reformer Pilates classes that are customized to meet the needs of individuals and groups
- Market yourself as a Reformer Pilates Teacher or Instructor
- Modify any exercises for any skill level
Prerequisites:
Graduate from the Mat Pilates Teacher Training Program.
Theory Outline
History of Pilates
Terminology
Anatomy: Skeletal & Muscular System
The spine is instrumental to the strength, support, flexibility, and range of movement our bodies possess. We learn the basics of anatomy to get a better grasp of the interconnectedness of the skeletal and muscular systems. This helps us correct ourselves and our clients when practicing Pilates.
Breathing: The Importance of Proper Breath
Movement: Beginner & Intermediate Exercises
Through the beginner exercises you will learn the proper spinal alignment and breathing technique that will build your foundation for the more complex intermediate movements.
1-on-1 With Marie
During all 20-hours of 1-hour 1-on-1 sessions with Marie, you will be able to ask any questions and get instant feedback about the exercises, proper technique and theory. Sessions will be organized with video chat [Zoom] or in-person depending on your location. You will have a direct line of communication to Marie that makes scheduling a breeze.
Sessions 1-5
Session 1
– Overview of 200 Hour Practicum
– Related Assignments
– Overview of Reformer & Positions
Session 2
– Pilates Anatomy Breath and Movement
– Warm Up Series
– Footwork
Session 3
– Mid Back Series
– Tricep Press
– Feet In Straps
– Single Leg Series
Session 4
– Practical Exam – present class outline for a 30-min class
– Side Lying
–Policies & Procedures
Session 5
– Long Box Seated – Back Rowing
– Front Rowing
– Side Arm Series
– Stomach Massage Short Box
Sessions 6-10
Session 6
– Long Box Prone
– Short Box
– Dowelling
Session 7
– Flexion
– Mid Back Series TT
Session 8
– Practical Exam – present beginner outline of 40-minute class
– Fascia Release
Session 9
– Short Spine
– Quadruped
– Side Lying
Session 10
– Seated Back Rowing
– Roll Down Series
– Hinge
Sessions 11-15
Session 11
– Practical Exam
– Seated Spine Stretch
– Policy & Procedures
– Universal Precautions
Session 12
– Front Rowing
– Introduce Props
Session 13
– Side Arm
– Side Seated
Session 14
– Practical Exam
Session 15
– Plank Series
Sessions 16-20
Session 16
– Elephant
– Mermaid
Session 17
– Practical Exam
Session 18
– Foot Work Hip Lift
– Side Splits Kneeling/Standing
Session 19
– Stretches
Session 20
– Present Case Study Outlines & Videos
Student Experience
Having experience as a student in different Pilates classes will help you develop empathy and improve your teaching style.
When you practice the movements while having another teacher correct your alignment, you really get to experience the full benefits.
To become certified, you are required to:
Complete 60-hours of classes as a student, with a certified Pilates Teacher in your area. It could be private sessions or group classes.
Observation
Through observing different pilates classes and teachers, you can better understand the flow of a class, the different teaching styles and make mental connections to the questions you may be asking yourself when going through your reading material.
To become certified, you are required to:
Complete 40 hours of observing sessions taught by a variety of Pilates Teachers.
Teaching Practical
The only way to fully understand a concept is if you can teach it to someone else. It is easy to understand something mentally, but if you can’t explain it, you don’t fully understand it. This practice will challenge and strengthen everything you’ve learned to help you become a great Pilates Teacher.
To become certified, you are required to:
Complete 160 hours instructing. Your instructing may include apprenticeship, family members, fellow students, friends or clients.
Case Studies & Assignments
How do I complete my case studies?
You will need to find 5 real clients to base your case study on. It could be family members or friends.
You will need to submit the following:
- Completed registration questionnaire that includes current/past injuries/ailments as well as your client’s goals.
- A written class outline that includes goals and objectives.
- A 50-minute video of you performing your class outline. You can also choose to perform your class outline in-person with Marie.
More details and instruction will be provided during the 1-on-1 sessions after you register.
Assignment: Label the Primary Muscles and Goals For Every Exercise
Label the primary muscles and main goal for every exercise that is listed in the table of contents. You can reference your Mat Pilates Teacher Training textbook for some answers. Feel free to use your creativity when coming up with the goals for each exercise. After you have completed this assignment you can submit it to Marie for review.
Please create a document on your computer or use a Google Doc. You can format your document as seen below.
Exercise #1
Primary Muscles:
Main Goal:
Exercise #2
Primary Muscles:
Main Goal:
Assignment: Research The 6 Main Brands Of Reformers & The Types Of Springs
Note the differences and similarities plus the cost and various styles.