Prenatal Functional Endurance on the Reformer
Description
Designed for use in Reformer sessions with pregnant clients, this 3-hour, self-paced workshop shows you how to teach a complete Prenatal Functional Endurance workout grounded in the STOTT PILATES® Principles and functional movement. Created for certified Pilates instructors and those in training, the course walks you through five phases—Warm-Up, Lower-Body Strength & Endurance, Upper Body & Postural Strength, Functional Training for Parenting, and Mobility & Recovery—so you can clearly see how each section is structured and taught. You’ll work through key teaching decisions, including setup, loading, and cueing strategies that support comfort, control, and efficiency during pregnancy. The workshop also covers common prenatal considerations such as pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, pelvic floor symptoms, and supine sensitivity, with a focus on applying functional movement patterns within balanced Reformer programming.
Available Course Credits
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Merrithew™ | 0.30 |
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
Describe the structure and purpose of the five phases of the Prenatal Functional Endurance workout
Teach the exercise sequences demonstrated within each workout phase
Identify appropriate setup considerations, loading strategies, and teaching priorities for prenatal Reformer work
Apply instructor cueing strategies that support comfort, control, and efficiency during pregnancy
Modify exercises to address common prenatal considerations, including pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, pelvic floor symptoms, and supine sensitivity
Integrate functional movement patterns into balanced Reformer programming for pregnant clients
Course Content
| Welcome | Module | ||
| Introduction | Module | ||
| Warm-Up | Module | ||
| Lower-Body Functional Strength & Endurance | Module | ||
| Upper Body & Postural Strength | Module | ||
| Functional Training for Parenting | Module | ||
| Mobility, Release & Recovery | Module | ||
| Modifications, Cueing & Instructor Tips | Module | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable:
All fees for self-guided online workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable once access has been granted.
Workshop Access Cancellations:
Once a student has enrolled and received access to the workshop materials, no refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued, regardless of workshop completion or usage.
Transfer of Enrollments
Workshop access is for the enrolled individual only and may not be shared or transferred to another person, workshop, or program.
Workshop Modifications or Discontinuation
Merrithew® reserves the right to update, modify, or discontinue a self-guided workshop at any time. If a workshop is discontinued, enrolled students will retain access to the content for a reasonable period or may be offered an alternative workshop or credit at Merrithew’s discretion.
Support
For assistance regarding your enrollment, please email academy@merrithew.com .
This workshop includes demonstrations using the equipment listed below. Equipment is not required for participation, but access may enhance hands-on practice and learning.
Primary Equipment Used
- V2 Max Reformer
- Reformer Box
- Jumpboard
- Rotational Disc (12-inch or 19-inch)
- Reformer Wedge
Additional Equipment Used
- Gripper Mat
- Foam Cushion C
- Foam Cushion B
- Pilates Pad
- Toning Ball(s)