Intensive Reformer course
The Reformer is the most popular piece of equipment in Pilates. Learn how to use this highly versatile tool to program and instruct personal training and group classes with confidence using hundreds of spring-resistance exercises.
This course teaches how to design and instruct Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Reformer workouts in a personal training and group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to expand programming options.
Instructors Learn
- Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
- How to develop programs for personal and group classes
- Essential, Intermediate and Power workouts
- Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
- Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
- Theory and practice of postural analysis
- Exercise layering for effective program design
- 122 exercises plus multiple modifications
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of functional anatomy
- Three-plus years teaching movement or fitness*
- 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts
* Applicants with a strong of history of Pilates participation and/or experience instructing students/ clients in another field may also be considered
Equipment Presented
- Reformer
- Reformer Box
- Maple Pole
- Foam Cushions A & C
- Mini Stability Ball™
- Padded Platform Extender
- Eco-Friendly Pilates Pad
Required Course Materials
- 2 Manuals: Essential Reformer, 2nd Ed; Intermediate Reformer, 2nd Ed
- 2 DVDs: Essential Reformer, 3rd Ed; Intermediate Reformer, 2nd Ed
- Additional support manuals – Only for individuals who haven’t completed Intensive Mat-Plus course
Recommended Materials – DVDs
- Group Reformer Workout
- Reformer Workout for Men
- Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer, Levels 1 & 2
- Rotational Disks
- Golf Conditioning on the Reformer
- Jumpboard Interval Training
- Power & Agility, Reformer Intervals on the Cardio-Tramp
- Intensive Reformer Challenge with Platform & Pole
- Pilates Reformer Challenge with Fitness Circle
- Strength & Conditioning on the Jumpboard & Reformer
- Athletic Conditioning on the Cardio-Tramp & Reformer
- Athletic Conditioning on the V2 Max Plus, Levels 1 & 2
Duration
50 hours – In addition, students are required to complete:
- Observation – minimum 10 hours
- Practice teaching – minimum 25 hours
- Physical review – minimum 40 hours
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, students may certify in STOTT PILATES Reformer, Level 1 by taking both a written and practical exam. Exams must be taken within six months of completion of the last course. Please note there is a fee associated with the exam and all exams are cumulative.
Durban Training Details
Dates: 2 – 11 June 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 15:30 pm
Duration: 50 hours – 5 hours per day for 10 days
Cost: R15900
Cost for materials: R2600 + US$115* for Digital Content
Notes: 25% deposit required on registration
Venue: Tracy Dawber Pilates, The Pearls Shopping Centre, Umhlanga Rocks.
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.
* Prices are subject to the rand dollar exchange rate.
Johannesburg Training Details
Dates: 23 March – 1 April 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 15:30 pm
Duration: 50 hours – 5 hours per day for 10 days
Cost: R16000
Cost for materials: R3000 + US$115* for Digital Content, and R800 for additional support manuals (only for individuals who haven’t completed Intensive Mat-Plus course)
Notes: 25% deposit required on registration
Venue: Joanne Enslin Pilates and Physiotherapy, 78 Ballyclare Drive, Riverclub, Johannesburg
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.
* Prices are subject to the rand dollar exchange rate.
Johannesburg Training Details
Dates: 3 – 12 April 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 15:30 pm
Duration: 50 hours – 5 hours per day for 10 days
Cost: R18500
Cost for materials: R3400 x 2 Manuals
Notes: 25% deposit required on registration
Venue: Pilates Reform, Medgate Building, 826 Pheasant Street, Helderkruin, Roodepoort.
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.