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Global Success: Our Fitness Pilates Reformer Certification Is Transforming Pilates Teaching Worldwide

We are excited to share the incredible success of our recently launched Fitness Pilates Reformer Certification — with instructors joining us from South Africa to London and beyond! This groundbreaking course is empowering Fitness Pilates teachers to elevate their practice and deliver transformational, results-driven Reformer classes.

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💷 Course Fee: £499
📍 Delivered Online – Attend from anywhere in the world!

✨ Why This Course is Making Waves

The Fitness Pilates Reformer Certification has been designed specifically for existing Pilates instructors who want to blend the principles of Fitness Pilates with the functionality and challenge of Reformer equipment. The result? Creative, modern, and highly effective sessions that keep clients coming back for more.

We’re already seeing incredible momentum across the globe — and with good reason.

🎯 Course Aims

Equip you with the skills to deliver safe and effective Reformer-based Fitness Pilates classes.
Deepen your understanding of Reformer setup, safety, and practical use.
Provide you with a broad exercise library, cueing techniques, and programming strategies.
Support your ability to modify and progress exercises for varied fitness levels.
Enable you to confidently teach Reformer classes online or in person.

📚 What You’ll Learn

🔹 Part 1: Introduction to the Reformer

History, evolution, and benefits of Reformer Pilates
Equipment setup: springs, carriage, footbar, straps

🔹 Part 2: Fitness Pilates Principles on the Reformer

Applying breath, flow, alignment, and control to Reformer work
Blending functional movement patterns with classical Pilates

🔹 Part 3: Reformer Exercise Library

Full-body movements for strength, mobility, and stretch
Beginner to intermediate exercises with regressions and progressions

🔹 Part 4: Class Programming

Build a 45-minute session structure
Program for general population and special groups

🔹 Part 5: Teaching Techniques

Cueing, corrections, and coaching in a group setting
Group management and communication on the Reformer

🔹 Part 6: Safety and Risk Management

Common injuries and contraindications
Safe Reformer practice and injury prevention

🔹 Part 7: Assessment & Certification

Write 3 progressive class plans (Weeks 1, 4, and 8)
Multiple-choice theory test
20-hour practice log via live or on-demand Reformer Zoom classes
Submit a practical teaching video

✅ Entry Requirements

Must hold a recognised Pilates qualification
Valid instructor insurance
Access to a Reformer (studio or home-based)

Upon completion, you will be fully certified and insurable through FITPRO, and your qualification is endorsed by EMDUK.

🌍 Why It’s a Game-Changer

This course is ideal for instructors wanting to stay ahead of trends and add Reformer sessions to their offerings — whether that’s in a boutique studio, health club, or online.

Our flexible, self-paced format combined with global reach means you’re learning alongside a worldwide community of Fitness Pilates professionals.