FULL Fitness Pilates Certification Refresher

This course is designed for qualified fitness professionals who already hold an appropriate teaching qualification.

Accepted prerequisites include:

• Level 2 Group Training or Exercise to Music
• Level 3 Pilates
• A recognised yoga teaching qualification

Learners must also hold current insurance to teach group exercise.

When you book, you will receive:

• Two full days of live Zoom tuition with Kelly Reed and Rachel Holmes
• Access to the Fitness Pilates online learning dashboard
• Pre-course learning materials
• A comprehensive PDF training manual
• Practical class-planning guidance
• Ongoing support from your tutors
• Lifetime access to your online course materials
• A certificate of completion following successful assessment
• The right to advertise and teach Fitness Pilates classes
• No monthly licence fees or ongoing tie-ins

The course is delivered by international presenter and educator Kelly Reed, with additional training lectures and educational modules created by Fitness Pilates founder Rachel Holmes.

Kelly will support you from the moment you book, throughout the live training and while you complete your assessment.

Rachel has 40 years’ experience as a fitness educator, international presenter and programme creator. She continues to develop and update Fitness Pilates to reflect the latest exercise science and the changing needs of instructors and participants.

Fitness Pilates Teacher Training: Syllabus Outline

Pre-course learning

• History and development of Fitness Pilates
• Introduction to traditional Pilates and Contrology
• The Fitness Pilates principles
• Understanding the body as a kinetic chain
• Access to the online learning dashboard
• Fitness Pilates training manual and preparation materials

Module 1: Foundations of Fitness Pilates

• What Fitness Pilates is
• The aims and benefits of the programme
• The difference between Fitness Pilates and traditional Pilates
• Fitness Pilates as a group exercise format
• Professional responsibilities and scope of practice

Module 2: Posture and Movement

• Understanding posture and alignment
• Identifying common postural imbalances
• Observing movement quality
• Musculoskeletal balance
• Functional movement patterns
• Applying the kinetic-chain approach

Module 3: Breathing and Core Connection

• Pilates breathing techniques
• Breathing patterns during exercise
• Core activation and stability
• Pelvic and spinal alignment
• Integrating breathing with movement
• Cueing breath effectively

Module 4: Structuring a Fitness Pilates Class

• Class planning and preparation
• Warm-up and movement preparation
• Mobility sequences
• Standing and functional exercises
• Mat-based exercises
• Active and passive flexibility
• Stretching and relaxation
• Creating a balanced class flow

Module 5: Standing and Functional Fitness Pilates

• Standing strength and mobility exercises
• Balance and stability
• Functional movement patterns
• Lower-body conditioning
• Upper-body mobility
• Exercise transitions and sequencing

Module 6: Fitness Pilates Matwork

• Exercises from the traditional matwork repertoire
• Exercise setup and execution
• Alignment and technique
• Core strength and stability
• Spinal mobility
• Strength, flexibility and control
• Safe and effective transitions

Module 7: Progressions, Regressions and Adaptations

• Progressing exercises appropriately
• Regressing exercises for accessibility
• Adapting exercises for different abilities
• Offering clear teaching options
• Managing mixed-ability classes
• Maintaining safety and exercise quality

Module 8: Teaching Fitness Pilates to Music

• Selecting suitable music
• Using music to support class flow
• Teaching with and without the beat
• Matching movement speed to exercise purpose
• Using music without compromising technique
• Creating an appropriate class atmosphere

Module 9: Teaching and Communication Skills

• Clear verbal and visual cueing
• Anatomical coaching
• Using imagery to improve understanding
• Demonstration and observation
• Correcting technique
• Inclusive and accessible language
• Developing your personality and teaching style

Module 10: Class Planning and Practical Teaching

• Writing a Fitness Pilates session plan
• Selecting and sequencing exercises
• Balancing standing and matwork sections
• Managing timings and transitions
• Practical teaching practice
• Tutor observation and feedback
• Building confidence as an instructor