Intensive Cadillac

Once a foundation in Matwork and Reformer programming has been established, this course is the next step in enhancing your exercise repertoire. Learn how to challenge clients to help them reach their conditioning goals, while diversifying programming and building workouts with impact on the Cadillac Trapeze Table.

ICAD prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table. Learn to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 125 exercises plus modifications on the Cadillac.

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

  • Cadillac Trapeze Table
  • Rotational Disks
  • Foam Cushions A & C
  • Eco-Friendly Pilates Pad
  • Mini Stability Ball™
  • Padded Platform Extender

Required Course Materials

  • 2 Manuals: Essential Cadillac; Intermediate/Advanced Cadillac
  • 2 DVDs: Essential Cadillac, 2nd Ed; Intermediate Cadillac, 2nd Ed

Recommended Materials – DVDs

  • DVDs: Advanced Cadillac; V2 Max Plus Programming; Rotational Disks

Duration

25 hours – In addition, students are required to complete:

  • Observation – minimum 10 hours
  • Practice teaching – minimum 10 hours
  • Physical review – minimum 15 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.