Course Descriptions
Anatomy, Biomechanics and Posture Review (ABP) - 12 hours
This course reviews the structures (bones, muscles, joints, etc.) that form the support of the human body. An emphasis will be placed on "ideal" posture and "ideal" biomechanics of each joint while helping students learn how to detect abnormalities both statically and dynamically. Open to all personal trainers, this course is invaluable in helping you provide lasting results for your clients and increase your marketability.
All Populations Mat (APM) - 35 hours
This course teaches the first three tiers (Fundamental, Fundamental 2 and Intermediate) of the Mat repertoire. Students will learn how to modify all exercises for all age groups and fitness levels to create safe and effective workouts. Emphasis is placed on maintaining variety and providing small challenges while safely progressing a client in order to avoid monotony.
Mat Progressions/ Challenge - 6 hours
This course teaches the last two tiers (Advanced Intermediate and Advanced) of the Mat repertoire. Students learn how to assess when a client is ready to be challenged and then how to progress the client safely and effectively.
All Populations Reformer (APR) - 50 hours
This course teaches students the Reformer exercises needed to be ready to customize workouts for all ages and fitness levels. Covering the first three tiers, Fundamental through Intermediate, All Populations Reformer also teaches the "physics" of the reformer so that students understand both the way the reformer operates and the safety concerns. Emphasis is placed on the differences between Pilates machine work versus regular gym equipment so that instructors are prepared to meet the needs of clients from all backgrounds.
Reformer Progressions/ Challenge (RPC) - 20 hours
This course teaches students how to teach clients very challenging exercises on the Reformer. Care is taken to ensure each student understands the "benchmarks" a client should accomplish before an advanced exercise is attempted, which may include exercises on other equipment.
All Populations Cadillac/Tower (APCadillac) - 35 hours
This course teaches students the fundamental first three tiers (through Intermediate) of exercises conducted on the Cadillac/tower. The Cadillac is an excellent piece of equipment on which to focus on isolated joint movements to strengthen the joint properly and correct faulty movement habits. Emphasis will be placed on the benefits of Cadillac exercises as stepping stones to more challenging exercises.
Cadillac/Tower Progressions/ Challenge - 12 hours
Building on the previous course, the Cadillac/tower progressions course teaches the final two tiers in the Cadillac repertoire so you may challenge your clients safely and effectively. Some of these exercises challenge core strength significantly. Thus students will be taught the "benchmarks" for assessing when to progress a client.
All Populations Barrels (APBarrels) - 10 hours
This course must be preceded by the All Populations Mat course. Students will learn the first three tiers of exercises on the spine corrector and ladder barrel, and, more importantly, how to incorporate the barrel into a client's workout, and use it as a support or a challenge, depending on the exercise.
All Populations Chair (APChair) - 15 hours
This course teaches the first three tiers of Chair exercises from Fundamental I through Intermediate. Students will be taught the many merits of the chair and how to integrate this often under-used piece of equipment into clients' workout routines.
Barrels Progressions/ Challenge (BarrelsPC) - 6 hours
This course builds on the material learned in the All Populations Barrels course, adding the final two tiers of the repertoire. Students will learn how to use these exercises to challenge both their core strength and their own body awareness and control.
Chair Progressions/Challenge (ChairPC) - 6 hours
This course adds Tiers 4 & 5 to the chair repertoire learned in the All Populations Chair course. Students will not only learn the new exercises, but also how to progress their clients carefully, delivering optimal results in strength and control.