Mat Training  Equipment Training  Host a Teacher Training Workshop

Pilates Unlimited offers mat and full equipment teacher training and certification in three locations across the United States:

• Dallas, Texas (through Balanced Body University)
• St. Louis, Missouri (check back for 2010 training schedule)
• Omaha, Nebraska (check back for 2010 training schedule)

Mat Training

To successfully complete the Pilates mat training course, students should be able to show the following, prior to training:

• A minimum of 30-40 hours participation in group
  mat classes, private mat instruction or workshops
• Ability to recognize exercises by name and
  adequately perform up to an intermediate level
• Willingness to question old perceptions
• Basic Anatomy: Origin and insertion of major
  muscle groups, planes of movement, abdominal
  layers and function

It is highly recommended you purchase, or view from a colleague, Focus on Fundamentals DVD prior to attending this workshop.
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Equipment Training

Reformer
Pilates Reformer is a flexible piece of equipment allowing resistance and/or support for exercises involving every part of the body. The program provides you with a thorough understanding of how to use the Reformer from set up to execution. You will learn how to develop and enhance core and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, coordination, and balance. The wide range of exercises provides a stimulating and fun workout for clients at any level of ability. The more exercises you have experienced through your own lessons and practice the more you will be able to improve your teaching in order to facilitate the growth and development of others.

Apparatus Training: Cadillac, Tower, Chair, and Barrels
Training on the auxiliary pieces of equipment round out the full Pilates experience. Each piece adds an extra dimension to private or group lessons. Exercises advance and progress addressing the full range of spinal motion in all planes of movement. Constant attention to cueing, coaching and safety are paramount. Modifications are taught, experienced and practiced in order to promote optimal form where the client feels increased length and enhanced movement potential.

It is highly recommended that you complete the Mat certification before beginning the equipment training.
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