Intensive Barrels course
After being introduced to the Barrels in Matwork, this course provides an abundance of new material to enhance any programming scenario. Learn new exercises along with variations and modifications to expand workouts at any level.
IBRL prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Barrels. Learn to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 98 exercises on the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel.
Instructors Learn
- Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and
imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation - Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Exercise layering related to effective program design
Prerequisites
Equipment Presented
- Ladder Barrel
- Arc Barrel
- Floor Mat
- Spine Corrector
- Padded Platform Extender
- Eco-Friendly Pilates Pad
- Foam Cushions A & C
- Mini Stability Ball™
- Maple Pole
Required Course Materials
- 3 Manuals: Complete Arc Barrel; Complete Ladder Barrel; Complete Spine Corrector
- 1 DVD: Complete Barrel Repertoire
Recommended Materials – DVDs
- DVDs: Arc Barrel Challenge, Flex & Extend
Duration
10 hours – In addition, students are required to complete:
- Observation – minimum 5 hours
- Practice teaching – minimum 5 hours
- Physical review – minimum 10 hours
Certification
The Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels course has been restructured into three separate modules. Completion of all three modules as well as Matwork and Reformer is required to be eligible for certification. Students may certify in CCB, Level 1 by taking both a written and practical exam. Please note there is a fee associated with the exam and all exams are cumulative.
Durban Training Details
Dates: March 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 15:30 pm
Duration: 2 days, 5 hours per day
Cost: R4495
Cost for materials: R3200
Venue: Tracy Dawber Pilates, Shop A 29 – The Pearls, Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban.
Courses are limited to a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course should the above criteria not be achieved.