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How to choose a Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Course

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A smiling, happy women training to teach Reformer Pilates


So you want to teach Reformer Pilates? Yay!! GREAT choice!

Teaching any kind of movement is so rewarding, but Reformer Pilates is definitely up there! You have to have a keen eye, know how to hold a room full of people being aware of multiple things happening all at once. There is a great deal of skill involved with teaching using a Pilates Reformer because of the spring tension and moving surfaces.


Reformer Pilates is incredible for the body and has the potential to help so many people in so many ways to enhance their everyday lives.


And as an instructor of Reformer Pilates - not only would you gain the physical benefits from your own practice - but you will also have the opportunity to earn money teaching a method that doesn't require you to exhaust your own body!


Very often Reformer Pilates classes run back-to-back so Pilates studios and health clubs generally offer Pilates teachers the opportunity to teach two, three, four or more classes in a row. This cuts out all of those wasted hours traveling between studios and reduces the amount of time you need to spend out and about each day to earn your living.


Not only that, but Reformer Pilates classes


So, you want to train to teach, now you have the big decision of which Reformer Pilates course to choose. Some things to consider might be:

  1. How long will it take to get qualified (or certified - find out the difference here). There is a lot to learn when training in Reformer Pilates - not just the movements but also how the equipment actually works and how we need to make adjustments for different body types - so you need to make sure you have enough time to develop understanding of this to teach effectively, but not so much time that you are delayed in earning back the investment.

  2. Will you actually be learning to teach Pilates? Or is it a "functional movement" (I say "functional" because it's a misnomer since all movement is functional) or a "fitness" course? What do you actually want to learn? There are so many different options in the Pilates world and working out what you want to teach and learn before you invest the money is important so you don't feel like you're missing information once you have completed the course - that would suck!

  3. Will you need to pay to attend more classes with the Pilates training school or approved Pilates teachers in order to gain your certificate? Many Pilates education providers require you to pay for numerous private sessions with them directly or approved teachers which can cost thousands more. Consider also the amount of travel time and if any of the approved people/studios are anywhere near you.

  4. What do you want to do with the qualification/certification?

    Are you looking to open your own studio? To teach in established Pilates Studios? To teach in gyms or health clubs? What are their requirements. With the new Level 3 Reformer Pilates qualification now launched gyms and clubs will start to filter out and select those with qualifications.

  5. How up-to-date is the educational content? When you enter a learning environment you want to trust the education provider to teach you the most up-to-date information. With large organisations there is much less propensity to change according to the latest quality research - too many people and resources involved makes it difficult to update, and when they have built their brand on a foundation that is now disproven, it's very difficult to move away from it! Find out and get examples from them - what have they changed their minds about Pilates and teaching movement? What updates have they made to the course? If they teach you "neutral spine" as the safest place for people to be... RUN don't walk away from them!


Above all you need to choose a Pilates educator who you respect and get on with. Unfortunately when training with large organisations you don't necessarily know who your educator will be and if you'll get on with them. They may have no say over the content either. Check out this post for more about why you would choose to train with me.


Reach out if you have any questions or if you'd like to see if my courses are right for you (there will be no hard sell, or pressure).



Upcoming Reformer Pilates training courses:


London, Wimbledon (David Lloyd Raynes Park)

London, Watford (Forest House Health Club

Guildford, Surrey (Hkore Studios) Cambridge (R3form)


Find out more and book your spot here.

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