Intermediate Reformer
Pilates Teacher Training

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Program Requirements in Hours

10

1-on-1 with Marie

30

Student Experience

20

Teacher Observation

80

Teaching Practical

Who Is This Program For?

  • Beginner Reformer Pilates graduates who are ready to expand their services into more challenging movements and positions
  • People who are interested in a fitness, health and wellness career

Main Benefits

  • Shorten the learning curve by learning from Marie's 30+ years of personal training experience
  • To increase your strength and improve alignment
  • Become more valuable to your clients
  • The ability to create safe and effective Reformer Pilates classes that are customized to meet the needs of individuals and groups
  • The confidence to introduce pilates to new clients and students

Frequently Asked Questions

On average, it takes 6-months to graduate from the program.  You will have a total of twenty 1-on-1 session with Marie plus your personal study, practice and observations.

You will receive a certificate issued by Marie Hayden.  Currently, there is no globally recognized standard for being a Reformer Pilates Teacher.  Marie is aware of several organizations that offer similar training, and can share any information you need during the program to help you on your career.

You can complete all the “Theory” and “1-on-1 With Marie” completely online.  The “Student Experience” and “Observation” will require you to visit a local Pilates Studio.  You can choose the one closest to where you live.  The “Teaching Practical” can be completed by practicing on your friends and family.  

The Beginner Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Textbook By Marie Hayden is published on Amazon.  Feel free to purchase and learn as much as possible!

Why Train With Marie?

Marie Hayden believes in empowering her instructors with her vast array of knowledge and experience. Her 30+ years in the fitness and wellness industry has led her to develop effective and practical ways of working with clients of all backgrounds and ages, including special populations like pre-postnatal, older adults, physiotherapists and alternative health practitioners.  Whether your clients are brand new to fitness or advanced, you will be able to design amazing lesson plans to retain your clients. Learning her client centered approach will help you meet clients where they are at and take them to where they want to be.

Marie Hayden’s endorsed instructors will be supported throughout their career. She will assist you with tips on creating a client base, client retention, as well as how to apply for a Pilates position. Marie Hayden’s supportive and knowledgeable approach will have you ready for a long-lasting career in the industry. You will have access to continued learning opportunities throughout your journey keeping you up to date on the latest education.

Intermediate Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Textbook

A complete textbook full of exercises with descriptions and reference photos. It also includes all the theory, history, principles, ethics, anatomy and terminology that you need to know. Increase your strength and improve alignment. Become more valuable to your client. Create safe and effective Reformer Pilates classes that are customized to meet the needs of individuals and groups. Gain the confidence to introduce Pilates to new clients and students.

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Overview

This Intermediate Reformer Pilates Teacher Training course will advance your abilities on the reformer machine. It gives you the ability to challenge yourself and your clients.

Through 30 hours of Student Experience, you will understand the mind muscle connection in each exercise, resulting in a more effective ability to teach.

80 hours of Teaching Practical will help you integrate Theory, Teacher Observation and Student Experience together so that you can practice using all these skills and build your own teaching style.

You will gain a deeper understanding of:

  • The reformer machines and how they can benefit you and your clients
  • How to add variations and more complex routines to what you learned in the beginner reformer program
  • When and when not to increase the difficulty for your clients
  • How to maintain safety when performing more complex positions and movements

Upon completion of the program, you will be qualified to:

  • Work according to the foundations of Reformer Pilates and introduce them to clients and students
  • Create safe and effective Reformer Pilates classes that are customized to meet the needs of individuals and groups
  • Market yourself as a Reformer Pilates Teacher or Instructor
  • Modify any exercises for any skill level

Prerequisites:

Graduate from the Beginner Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Program.

1-on-1 With Marie

During all 10-hours of 1-hour 1-on-1 sessions with Marie, you will be able to ask any questions and get instant feedback about the exercises, proper technique and theory. Sessions will be organized with video chat [Zoom] or in-person depending on your location. You will have a direct line of communication to Marie that makes scheduling a breeze.

Session 1

– Review Beginner Reformer Program

– Intermediate Positions On Reformer

– Footwork With Hover & Props

– Second Position

Session 2

– Mid Back Series

– Feet In Straps

– Single Leg Series

Session 3

– Kneeling Back Rowing

– Kneeling Front Rowing

– Kneeling Side Arm Series

Session 4

– Kneeling Reverse

– Stomach Massage

– Mermaid With Rotation

– Long Box

– Short Box

Session 5

– Flexion

– Mid Back Series TT

– Quadruped

– Side Lying

Session 6

– Seated Back Rowing

– Roll Down Series

– Hinge

Session 7

– Seated Spine Stretch

– Front Rowing

– Side Arm

Session 8

– Plank

– Elephant

Session 9

– Stretches

Session 10

– Side Splits

Student Experience

Having experience as a student in different Pilates classes will help you develop empathy and improve your teaching style.

When you practice the movements while having another teacher correct your alignment, you really get to experience the full benefits.

To become certified, you are required to:

Complete 30-hours of classes as a student, with a certified Pilates Teacher in your area.  It could be private sessions or group classes. 

Observation

Through observing different pilates classes and teachers, you can better understand the flow of a class, the different teaching styles and make mental connections to the questions you may be asking yourself when going through your reading material.

To become certified, you are required to:

Complete 20 hours of observing sessions taught by a variety of Pilates Teachers.

Teaching Practical

The only way to fully understand a concept is if you can teach it to someone else. It is easy to understand something mentally, but if you can’t explain it, you don’t fully understand it. This practice will challenge and strengthen everything you’ve learned to help you become a great Pilates Teacher.

To become certified, you are required to:

Complete 80 hours instructing. This may be an apprenticeship, family members, fellow students, friends or clients. 

Case Studies & Assignments

How do I complete my case studies?

You will need to find 5 real clients to base your case study on. It could be family members or friends.

You will need to submit the following:

  • Completed registration questionnaire that includes current/past injuries/ailments as well as your client’s goals.
  • A written class outline that includes goals and objectives.
  • A 50-minute video of you performing your class outline. You can also choose to perform your class outline in-person with Marie.

More details and instruction will be provided during the 1-on-1 sessions after you register.

Assignment: Label the Primary Muscles and Goals For Every Exercise

Label the primary muscles and main goal for every exercise that is listed in the table of contents. You can reference your previous textbooks for some answers. Feel free to use your creativity when coming up with the goals for each exercise. After you have completed this assignment you can submit it to Marie for review.

Please create a document on your computer or use a Google Doc. You can format your document as seen below.

Exercise #1

Primary Muscles:

Main Goal:

Exercise #2

Primary Muscles:

Main Goal:

Challenge Yourself with the Intermediate Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Program

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