Quick Tips for New Pilates Instructors

Quick Tips for New Pilates Instructors

It is important to realise that although extremely effective, Pilates is a complex and nuanced form of fitness. Pilates has many layers that take practice to thoroughly understand. It’s definitely different than teaching a group spin or step class. New instructors will be dealing with different body types, equipment and will need to know how to modify the exercise to best meet the needs of each participant. Not doing so can lead to member dissatisfaction, or worse, possible injury.

That can seem a little daunting for a new instructor…. but don’t worry here are some quick tips to help:

1. Get a Mentor

When you complete your instructor training with us you are at the beginning of the learning journey, not the end…If you have the opportunity to work with more experienced teachers, then do it! Attend classes and make notes, go on some masterclasses/ workshops to build up confidence. You will learn so much from those who have been instructing for long period of time.

2. Pre-screen class participants

The beauty of Pilates is that the exercises can be modified to meet the needs of each and every participant. But with a class full of different body types, conditions and abilities, that can be tough. Always ask your participants before they start a class to see if they have any physical conditions or limitations that you should be aware of.

3. Learn how to market your classes

Many instructors – new and old – just come to a class, teach, and then leave. Instructors are ambassadors to their program and they need to be active in that role. As such you need to learn how to retain current members and attract new ones. This means getting feedback from class members and using that data to create sessions that keep them coming back.