Teaching Reformer to First-Timers
Description
The FIRST session may be the most important group Reformer class taught. This workshop, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, provides the tools necessary to ensure this class is motivating, stimulating and will keep first-time clients coming back for more. Selected STOTT PILATES® Reformer exercises are examined with an eye to maintaining, pace and flow so members ‘feel’ the workout, while still ensuring proper technique. The use of demonstration, imagery and concise cueing and correcting is discussed while focusing on group safety in the studio.Available Course Credits
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Merrithew® | 0.20 |
Learning Objectives
- Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to Jumpboard & select Reformer exercises
- Challenge clients cardiovascular system & build endurance
- Challenge abdominal stability & strengthen lower body through plyometrics
- Learn exercise variations and modifications for specific body types
Course Content
| Welcome | Module | ||
| Resources | Module | ||
| Roll Call | Module | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable:
All fees for courses/workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Student Cancellations:
If a student cancels their enrollment in a course/workshop, no refunds or credits will be issued.
Schedule Changes:
Enrollments cannot be transferred to another student, course, or workshop.
Provider Cancellations:
Merrithew® reserves the right to cancel or modify courses/workshops up to three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled date. In such cases, students will be notified, and any paid fees may be applied to a future course or refunded in full.
For assistance regarding your enrollment, please email academy@merrithew.com .
The following equipment and props are used in this workshop:
- Reformer
- Jumpboard (1 per Reformer)
- Padded Platform Extender
To fully participate in this workshop, participants must have access to the equipment listed for the session. Merrithew® equipment is strongly encouraged, as instruction will be delivered using Merrithew equipment. Participants using substitute equipment will not be blocked from participating; however, Instructor Trainers will not be able to modify the workshop content or provide guidance on adapting exercises during the session.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of the equipment or props featured in this workshop, please visit Merrithew Shop or contact the Merrithew Sales team at equipment@merrithew.com.
STOTT PILATES® 0.2 Continuing Education Credits
Specialty Tracks
Group Equipment