STOTT PILATES® Teaching Reformer to First-Timers

The FIRST session may be the most important group Reformer class taught. This workshop, developed by the Merrithew^® team, provides the tools necessary to ensure this class is motivating, stimulating and will keep first-time clients coming back for more. Selected STOTT PILATES^® Reformer exercises are examined with an eye to maintaining, pace and flow so members ‘feel’ the workout, while still ensuring proper technique. The use of demonstration, imagery and concise cueing and correcting is discussed while focusing on group safety in the studio.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to Jumpboard & select Reformer exercises
2. Challenge clients cardiovascular system & build endurance
3. Challenge abdominal stability & strengthen lower body through plyometrics
4. Learn exercise variations and modifications for specific body types

Equipment used in this workshop

• Reformer
• Jumpboard (1 per Reformer)
• Padded Platform Extender

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