SCHOOL OF PILATES
REFORMER COURSES
Functional Reformer 1 (Basic Level Reformer Certification) 4 days $TBA
Functional Reformer 2 2 days $TBA
Functional Reformer 3 2 days $TBA
Reformer Specialist
Advanced Reformer Specialist
This intensive course is designed for fitness professionals that are looking to expand their career into Pilates based training. TPC Training Systems is the safest approach to training in the industry.
Our programming is unique in that it starts with the fundamentals and teaches the student to become a thinking instructor. We pride ourselves in analyzing all movement patterns and exercises to make them functionally safer than traditional Pilates and for today’s population.
Our programs include a systematic approach to creating body transformation. Functional Reformer 1 incorporates the research of V. Janda into our posture analysis and somatic re-training. Functional Reformer 2 is designed to further the student’s knowledge of movement, neutral spine and researched based breath. Functional Reformer 3 is the culmination of the reformer program moving from core based stabilization to functional training. The entire program starts with the stabilization outlined by Stuart McGill’s research and culminates in functional training utilizing the reformer.
After completing the Pilates Specialist Program, students will not only know the exercises but actually understand the science behind why they are performing them and how to modify them to achieve greater results.
Our Advanced Pilates Specialist Program is perfect for the trainer who wants to work with injury prevention, post-rehabilitation, or advanced athletic clientele. This is one of the most intensive Pilates or Personal Training programs available. Trainers will understand the anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics of functional training. By incorporating advanced principles into the programming the student will be able to create biomechanically safe and rehabilitative programs. They will be able to communicate and work with health professionals as a post rehabilitative specialist or work with advanced clientele offering them insight into progress as no other trainer will be able to do.
Functional Reformer 1
Reformer 1 will begin with the fundamentals of Pilates, postural analysis, and the fundamentals of programming. This class will teach over 100 different exercise variations. Upon completion the students will be able to:
- Teach a basic to intermediate Reformer Pilates class
- Provide a postural analysis for clients and be able to alter programs accordingly
- Know Reformer safety and spring load
- Know how to cue both verbally and physically on how to create a neutral spine
- Know how to cue proper breathing and the importance of it
- Understand biomechanics and body function to create amazing body changes in clients
Both written and practical exam required. 30 practical hours required.
Prerequisite: A nationally recognized personal training or group fitness certification, or degree in health and fitness related field.
Functional Reformer 2
This course is a continuation of Functional Reformer 1 and will provide you with:
- A deeper understanding of the functional anatomy and postural deviations in your clients
- A deeper understanding of breath its purpose and function
- Experience cueing on a deeper level to address these issues
- A variety of additional exercises that will complete your repertoire
This class is essential to create the “critical eye” necessary to achieve the desired results in your clients and, therefore, to become a successful Pilates Trainer.
Prerequisite: Functional Reformer 1
Functional Reformer 3
Reformer 3 is a truly unique class. It builds on the principles learned in Reformer 1 and reformer 2. Both reformer 1 and 2 focuses on the fundamentals of core stabilization and maintaining neutral spine. Reformer 3 starts the process of functional training and work hardening. This class includes sport specific exercises, including balance and standing exercises, as well utilizing props such as medicine balls for increased active core stabilization. This class is perfect for anyone wishing to train competitive athletes.
Prerequisite: Functional Reformer 1 and 2
