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MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES: Movement Principles is the pre-requisite for any Balanced Body training. This module provides a solid foundation for training in any environment, with any equipment. These simple movements and pre-Pilates exercises are built upon in all other Balanced Body modules. A focus on understanding common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting and learning new exercise techniques with ease.
Reformer 1 introduces the Reformer, the centre piece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool.
This modules includes a variety of supine, seated and standing exercises for the beginner to intermediate client that build upon concepts learned in Movement Principles.
Reformer 1 includes guidelines for training clients with Osteoporosis or during pregnancy and post birth.
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced repertoire.
Included are modifications and precautions, along with program designs, for special populations including lower back.
Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also focused on during this module, with lots of hands on teaching experience.
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises to challenge clients to achieve their best.
Reformer 3 builds a strong understanding of how instructors can break down more complex movements to make them achievable for a range of clientele.
There is also a strong focus on programming and exercise sequencing for successful classes.
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Balanced Body Reformer teacher training focuses on Reformer safety, repertoire, and practical skills required to teach in any Pilates environment.
Our Reformer course covers beginner to advanced-level exercises with a focus on understanding the underlying movement principles of each exercise, building and progressing to a more challenging Reformer repertoire. Our students learned to develop the hands-on skills needed to be successful instructors, such as verbal and tactile cueing, exercise progressions and regressions, and programming.
Our Reformer program starts with Movement Principles, two days of face-to-face training in which we learn to teach movements in their simplest form. From here, these Movement Principles are built on in every other Balanced Body training module. Students will learn the history of Joseph Pilates and study topics including Osteoporosis, Low Back Pain, and Prenatal and Postnatal programming.
To successfully complete our Reformer Pilates teacher training program, both practical and theoretical tests must be passed, demonstrating teaching competency and mastery of the Pilates approach, principles, and programming. Graduates are then equipped to lead Reformer Pilates classes in a variety of environments, including fitness centers, rehabilitation facilities, and boutique Pilates studios, to assist clients in attaining their wellness and fitness goals.
Before starting your Reformer Pilates instructor training, it’s important to understand the underlying Movement Principles that support the Reformer repertoire. This two-day prerequisite serves as a solid basis for any Balanced Body teacher training program, whether it is Mat Pilates, Reformer training, or Studio apparatus. The module covers basic movements and pre-pilate exercises, which are expanded on in all other Balanced Body training. Movement Principles teaches you how the body moves, how to assess it, and how to train it, building practical skills to make you the best Pilates instructor around.
Reformer 1 introduces the Reformer machine, the cornerstone of Pilates equipment and an indispensable training tool for any Pilates instructor. This module offers a mix of supine, sitting, and standing exercises appropriate for beginners to intermediate-level students, and applies the Movement Principles learnt previously to better understand each exercise and how to teach it.
Reformer 1 also includes guidance for training individuals with unique needs such as osteoporosis, pregnancy, and post-partum. Understanding these guidelines is crucial to working safely with these populations.
It also focuses on program and class design, exercise sequencing, and whole-body integrations, giving you a toolbox full of skills you’ll need to succeed in any Reformer studio. The hands-on teaching experience in this module focuses on building strong tactile skills and bringing your verbal cues to new levels that will only enhance your clients movement experience.
Reformer 3 is considered to be the pinnacle of the Reformer Pilates instructor course, featuring advanced and super-advanced exercises. In this module we spend time dissecting the more complicated repertoire into digestible pieces that can be taught to a range of clients, building strong foundations and muscular strength that will build them towards succeeding at the more advanced repertoire over time.
Programming and exercise sequencing skills are further developed in Reformer 3 to ensure every workout hits the spot with flow, focus, and efficiency, no matter your clients needs, goals, or fitness abilities.
Industry Professionals: Our educators have been practicing the Pilates method for nearly 30 years. They are leading professionals who are highly regarded in the Pilates world. Over the past 20 years, Tam has run studios in Sydney, Wollongong, and London and studied four different comprehensive Pilates programs, giving her a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw on.
Client Safety and Specific Populations: In a rapidly growing Pilates industry, safety remains our priority, along with Balanced Body teacher training programs. Learning to use the equipment safely is an absolute must, as well as learning safe programming for specific populations such as prenatal, postnatal, osteoporosis, and low back pain. During these lectures, students understand precautions and guidelines that make for safe and successful training for these clients.
Module-Based Learning: All Balanced Body courses are module-based, which means you study the areas that interest you and that you wish to teach. You do not have to study Mat before Reformer if you do not want to. You can also add modules later down the track. Once you complete your Reformer training, you might wish to add other Pilates apparatus to your skill set, such as the Trapeze table or Wunda Chair.
Expansive Repertoire: With Balanced Body Reformer training you learn beginner to super advanced level repertoire on the Reformer, plus equipment hygiene and maintenance protocol. The extensive amount of content and exercises covered is superior to our competitors, giving you the biggest selection of Reformer repertoire to use for class programming as your clients progress and advance.
Progressive certification: Each face-to-face module includes practical teaching assessments and a written module test. After successful completion of both the practical teaching and written segments, a certificate of completion is granted after each module. A final Balanced Body Reformer certification is granted once all modules are complete and the final test out has been passed.
Flexible timeline: Because our Pilates courses are module-based, there is no deadline to complete them. We understand life is busy and you have other commitments, we want you to take the time you need to understand the content and become a confident Pilates instructor, no matter how long that journey takes you.
Globally Recognised Certification: Balanced Body Pilates certifications are delivered and recognised in 60 countries worldwide. They are highly regarded in the Pilates community, and our graduates join a global Pilates family that works together to support and help clients in all corners of the world through safe, effective Pilates programming.
No problem! All Balanced Body courses are module based, so you can join us for a single module.
This is the perfect format for continued education for those who are already qualified, or a nice way to dip your toes in before committing to a full course if you’re considering a career change.
If you have studied with a different education provider, this is a great way for you to get a feel for how Balanced Body works.
Single modules are $900 each for two days of face to face training, except Barrels which is $595
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Pilates Education Australia are proud to offer globally recognised Balanced Body Pilates qualifications right here in Australia
