Fitness Pilates by Rachel Holmes
New dates for 2 day certification course dates: Please book via the events booking page: Scroll down for certification information
| Bristol | Riverside Recreation Centre Little stoke, Bristol | sat 9th & 10th August | 1230 - 530 | Tutor Kelly Reed |
| Nottingham | Belfry Hotel | Friday 5th & 12th September | 12 - 6 | Tutor Rachel Holmes |
| Warrington | JJB | sat 27th & 28th September | 12 - 6 | Tutor Kelly Reed |
| London | Reebok Club Canary Wharf London | sat 11th & 12 October | 12 - 6 | Tutor Kelly Reed |
Fitness Pilates 2 day Training Course
The Fitness Pilates Training certification and workshops have been designed by Rachel Holmes as a cost effective, group fitness class option based on the Pilates technique. Rachel has written and taught 7 Fitness Pilates workshops which she has presented nationwide to over 2500 group exercise Instructors. The 2 day certification course is designed for fully qualified Instructor and Personal Trainers to train in the technique and teach a group fitness variation of Pilates. Fitness Pilates is not remedial, diagnostic or clinical. It is not physiotherapy and is not a specialised back care programme, Its is a fitness based class utilising the principals of Pilates and modified versions of the original Pilates mat work exercises coupled with up to date exercise prescription and research.
What is Fitness Pilates
Fitness Pilates is a modern, research based group fitness class created for the apparently healthy adult. It is neither remedial, clinical nor is it designed for rehabilitation. Fitness Pilates utilizes all of the principals and includes many of the matt work exercises in traditional Pilates, but further offers modifications, diversifications and updated exercise prescription to provide a controlled body conditioning program appropriate for the general public.
How does it fit in with other Pilates Programs
Fitness Pilates is a complimentary class aimed at all levels, ages and abilities. It is general level incorporating basic Pilates techniques and exercises in a non intimidating and easy to follow way. Fitness Pilates is designed to sit along side clinical Pilates sessions and small group classes whose aim is rehabilitation therefore becoming an excellent �feeder� class for members wanting a more specialized form of Pilates. It is a cost effective way of training that includes marketing and business ideas to help you set up and prosper in this area. Ultimately, it is custom designed and targets YOU. Every exercise, sequence, structure and lecture on the course has been thoroughly tried and tested.
Who is Fitness Pilates for
Fitness Pilates training is for forward thinking, open minded qualified instructors. FP is an integrated training program that incorporates familiar fitness principals. It is not rigid or regimented, it offers options and choices, is backed up by modern research and focuses directly upon your demographic and market. The training is thought provoking and provides the first step on the ladder of integrated fitness with Pilates learning. As a student on the course you are encouraged to explore different ways to perform, teach and coach FP exercises arming you with the tools to design a successful and personalized group fitness class that offers your clients specific fitness results and health benefits
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For 2007 the course has been awarded 16 REPS Points and is backed by Fitness Professionals
Fitness Pilates Workshops by Rachel Holmes include:
* POWER FITNESS PILATES
* FITNESS PILATES FUNDAMENTALS
* SEATED FITNESS PILATES
* FLEXIBLE FITNESS PILATES
* FITNESS PILATES TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING
* FITNESS PILATES PROGRESSIONS
* DANCE FITNESS PILATES
What is Fitness Pilates
Fitness Pilates is a training option that focuses on the body as a human kinetic chain. By applying the fundamental Pilates technique and exercises Fitness Pilates aims to offset musculoskeletal imbalances.
Fitness Pilates integrates a mix of the original exercises and ideas with modern research and updated techniques that are suitable for a group exercise class. It is a group exercise programme designed to enhance the posture, strength, balance and stability of a healthy adult.
A typical Fitness Pilates class consists of the following components and is taught to music
Warm up/Mental and Physical preparation
Standing Fitness Pilates Functional Work
Mat work Fitness Pilates Exercises
Cool down and relaxation
Questions and Answers for Fitness Pilates
I have never done Pilates before but I am a fully trained ETM teacher with Insurance
This is exactly the reason I created Fitness Pilates. It will teach you all of the basics and go over all over the exercises indepth enabling you to put together a class and offer progressions and adaptations.
I know Pilates attracts people with back problems will I be taught how to integrate these people into my mainstream class
Fitness Pilates is not cut price physiotherapy. I advise you not to take clients with severe back or postural problems. Clients can only attend once medical clearance has been given by a medical professional. A group exercise class is not the place for someone with severe back problem. Fitness Pilates is not a diagnostic programme. You are not taught how to "treat" "cure" or "diagnose"anyone with a back complaint.
Does Fitness Pilates offer REPS credits
Yes it has 16 REPS credits under the Core Fitness Code
Am I fully Insured once I have passed Fitness Pilates
You need to have a current ETM (Exrcise to Music) or level 2 qualification and up to date Insurance and once you pass you are insured. The course has been examined closely by Cyril Cooper Insurance Brokers and Fitness Professionals and has been acredited with 16 REPS points for 2007/2008 under the Core Fitness Code
Can you recommend any Videos or DVD's I may order that may help me before I come on the course
This is not essential but may help you. The Fitness Pilates Ideas DVD/ VHS and The complete Fitness Pilates Conditioning DVD/VHS and workshop Notes.
Any further questions please email me Rachel@choreographytogo.com
Look what Instructors have said about Fitness Pilates workshops and courses
Hi Rachel,
Just want to say thanks again for a great and well worth weekend at
Reebok/FP. Learnt so much and cant wait to get practising. Even though I'm
not teaching regular classes right now, I'm recommending many of my sports
massage clients FP exercises to do to help their aches and pains. Its also
got me more interested in my job again. Thank you so much - I have been 110%
inspired from all the stuff you do (how you do it im not sure!!), thanks for
being so encouraging and with heaps of energy - brilliant!! I will def be
attending more of your courses. Keep up the great work.
Bye for now xx
Kind Regards
Kirsty
Jeremy
Hello Rachel,
Thanks for been so fast with the results,I really enjoy the course and
your energy and passion, the course and yourself gave me inspiration and
confidence, it wasn't a draining course it was vibrant I loved it, as soon
as my laptop works I'll subscribe to your news-letter, thank you Rachel
you are so kind.
Have a great week
Vxx
And by the way all the guys have said what a fantastic person you are and how inspired they were by you and your enthusiasm. Thanks so much Rachel -you�ve really re energised them � their class members didn�t know what had hit them yesterday they were all so full of energy!
I�m looking forward to attending the course myself in July and thanks again
Lucy
Hi Rachel thanks for a fantastic weekend, you taught
me so much i am really looking forward to taking this out into my
community. It has shocked me how quickly FP can change your posture so
quickly because i am holding myself and walking differently already. i
Look forward to the next course whatever that might be.
Kindest Regards
Leigh.x
"I was really sceptical about coming on the course and how much I would learn in 2 days but I was amazed Rachel teaches you in such a way that everything is so clear and makes so much sense I have already started 4 classes in the community and they all have waiting lists" Caroline Derbyshire
"I couldn't make my mind up weather to do the course or not as I had never done any Pilates before. I booked on and passed and haven't looked back I feel confident about Fitness Pilates and I am being asked to do classes in all of the venues I teach. It was well worth it. Thanks Rachel for your patience and helping me through the 2 days" Claire Summerfield
"I have completed several Pilates courses but Fitness Pilates was by far the best, its so useful and practical" Jo King
Hi Rachel,
thank you so much for a fantastic two days in Nottingham on the fitness
pilates course, and thank you most of all for sending me home on cloud
nine!
You encouraged us all so much and taught us with such enthusiasm that
it
had to rub off on us sooner or later! After reading your comments on my
feedback form i felt so good and i have bounced around in all of my
classes
this weekend(everyone kept asking what i was on!) as well as feeling
that i
had learnt something I also feel like I have had a confidence make over
....... Gok Wan should watch out. Not sure if you have seen the
programme how
to look good naked but gok is the presenter and you have done for me
what he
does for the women on his show" Michaela Lees