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189: Group Reformer Harmony

As instructors, how do we safely and pensively design a group reformer class? How many are welcome? How do we assess limitations, provide cues and modifications for mixed levels AND keep everyone...

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442: Are You Cheating on Your Reformer?

Many of the exercises in the Pilates repertoire involve thoughtful and calculated initiation before you even begin the movement. Can't feel the muscle focus? Don't understand the objective? Then you're...

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Progressive Reformer Flow With Props

Props in the Pilates repertoire are truly like having a spice cabinet in your kitchen. Each one provides dimension in a different way, whether on the mat or any of the Pilates equipment. This course...

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Progressive Reformer Flow With Props

Props in the Pilates repertoire are truly like having a spice cabinet in your kitchen. Each one provides dimension in a different way, whether on the mat or any of the Pilates equipment. This course...

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Progressive Reformer Flow With Props

Props in the Pilates repertoire are truly like having a spice cabinet in your kitchen. Each one provides dimension in a different way, whether on the mat or any of the Pilates equipment. This DVD will...

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Group Reformer Harmony

As instructors, how do we safely and pensively design a group reformer class? How many are welcome? How do we assess limitations, provide cues and modifications for mixed levels AND keep everyone...

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Group Reformer Harmony

As instructors, how do we safely and pensively design a group reformer class? How many are welcome? How do we assess limitations, provide cues and modifications for mixed levels AND keep everyone...

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330: BOSU® Studio Pilates

The BOSU Balance Trainer is the perfect accessory to complement a wide range of authentic Pilates exercises. In this workshop, you will learn how to use the BOSU ball for one-on-one training and in...

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The Essential Cue: Reformer

Many exercises in the Pilates repertoire involve thoughtful and calculated initiation before you even begin the movement. Can’t feel the muscle focus? Don’t understand the objective? Then you’re...

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The SIMPLE Secret to a Successful Exercise

Using an easy-to-remember word as a “checklist” is a fun way to set up your client for success. Here are the six steps I go through when teaching the Pilates repertoire. I’ve found this checklist...

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BOSU® Balance Trainer Rounds Out Pilates

The BOSU Balance Trainer is the perfect accessory to complement a wide range of authentic Pilates exercises. In this article, you’ll learn to incorporate the BOSU ball into traditional mat and...

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331: BOSU® Pilates 3-D

Are you ready to add dimension to your Pilates repertoire? Experience ways to execute traditional mat– and equipment–based Pilates exercises, coupled with the Balance Trainer and Ballast Ball. Learn...

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219: Dynamic Group Reformer Harmony

Experience this exciting and new total–body workout on the reformer. Progressive spring tension on the reformer creates the lengthening and strengthening within your muscles as you learn to integrate...

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312: BOSU® Studio Pilates

Learn how to use the BOSU ball in one–to–one and group settings, and learn to accommodate the most advanced to the most beginning Pilates students or clients. Find out how to incorporate the Balance...

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265: Progressive Studio Pilates on the Reformer

Experience this total–body, progressive, integrated and flowing workshop on the reformer with emphasis on lengthening and postural elements, while strengthening with progressive spring tension. The...

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Pilates With BOSU® Balance Trainer

The BOSU Balance Trainer is the perfect accessory to complement a wide range of authentic Pilates exercises. You can learn to incorporate the BOSU ball into traditional mat and equipment exercises....

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137: BOSU® Pilates 3-D

About 137: BOSU® Pilates 3-D; Are you ready to add a new dimension to your Pilates repertoire? The BOSU Balance Trainer and Ballast Ball are the perfect accessories to bring a wide range of Pilates...

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Demystify the Points of Opposition

As a Pilates instructor, you have a responsibility to help students and clients extrapolate every ounce of joyful challenge from each exercise. You’re also constantly multitasking as you calculate...

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Full-Body Pilates Circuits

Circuit training is an excellent way to maximize time in your Pilates studio while utilizing different equipment and props. It’s also a nice way to help clients through a mental plateau, because...

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Dynamic Group Reformer Harmony: Web Extra

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Dynamic Group Reformer Harmony

Maintaining safety and control can be tricky in any group exercise class. Keeping sessions fresh, motivating and unintimidating is equally challenging. Add in a moving carriage, loaded with springs,...

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Full-Body Pilates Circuits

Circuit training is an excellent way to maximize time in your Pilates studio while utilizing different equipment and props. It’s also a nice way to help clients through a mental plateau, because...

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411: BOSU®: Pilates 3-D

Ready to dimensionalize your Pilates repertoire? Experience ways to execute traditional mat- and equipment-based Pilates exercises, coupled with the Balance Trainer and Ballast® Ball. Get dynamic and...

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Pilates Sample Class: Group Reformer

Maintaining safety and control can be tricky in any group exercise class. Keeping sessions fresh, motivating and unintimidating is equally challenging. Add in a moving carriage, loaded with springs,...

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102: Invigorating Reformer + Small Stability Ball

The small stability ball is the perfect prop for the Pilates reformer carriage. Experience this innovative workshop on the reformer that focuses on lengthening and postural elements, while...

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226: Group Equipment Harmony

Harmony and flow are often missing components when teaching in a group environment. This can lead to a myriad of concerns with equipment safety, client limitation assessment, program design and proper...

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237: BOSU® Pilates 3-D

Are you ready to dimensionalize your Pilates repertoire? The BOSU Balance Trainer and Ballast&reg Ball are the perfect accessories to bring a wide range of Pilates exercises into the third...

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248: BOSU®: Balance Basics and Beyond--Keys to Anti-Aging

Balance training and functional strength are key components to improved performance and successful activities of daily life at any age. While moving through the body's functional positions, this...

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423: Balanced Body®: Functional Pilates Circuits With Props

Pilates circuit training is an innovative way to transform small-group training into an inventive, cardio-driven circuit training session. The Pilates repertoire and small props are used in rotations...

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292: Balanced Body® Fit: Bring It and Be Mindful!

Are you ready to experience a supercharged circuit while experiencing mindful movement? Come learn strategies, exercise sequences and great programming ideas while experiencing the perfect balance of...

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623: Bodhi Suspension System: Pilates Meets Suspension

Suspension Training™ goes mind-body in this core-centered class combining the refinement and detail of Pilates with the athleticism and strength of suspension. Sequences for core training, stability,...

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902: BOSU®: Beyond Balance-Keys to Anti-Aging

Don't miss this 6 hour certification course that will give you the tools to train your clients in the critical elements associated with anti-aging! Functional strength and balance training are key...

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248: Balanced Body®: Pilates Power Mat

Do your fitness clients complain that Pilates is not hard enough, while you know that it is just what they need? Learn techniques for enhancing intensity without teaching exercises beyond the client’s...

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460: ThinkFit for the Active Aging Population

Baby boomers who are actively aging can be your most dedicated and inspiring clients. Using the ThinkFit system, experience small-group circuit programming designed to work on the strength, balance and...

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503: BOSU®: Dynamic Integrated Strength

In this evolved body-weight resistance training workshop, experience an integrated approach to creating a stronger body and a new perspective on building strength. Utilizing the unique principles of...

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416: BOSU® Pilates Core Power

Evolve your core training and take it to the next level! Fusing the elements of Pilates, you'll experience a whole-body integrated approach to moving from your powerhouse and its relation to upper- and...

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486: ThinkFit™ Strength: Get It Done in 20

Many of our clients and classes are squeezed for time. To address this concern, this session will present a dynamic 20-minute full-body workouts using a variety of interval formats. Sequences are...

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685: ThinkFIT™: No Equipment? No Problem!

Use the best piece of equipment you have—your body! Learn how to teach compound movement patterns in all body positions and for all levels of participants, while also staying safe. Perfect planks, amp...

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170: Functional Training: Full Body Rush Powered by Balanced Body®

The most functional way to train is to work against gravity! In the workshop you will explore body weight exercises and techniques with the use of portable equipment to ignite the core and challenge...

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151: Body Weight Circuit Blow Out! Powered by Balanced Body®

Circuit training is a highly effective and efficient way to train. In this workshop, experience a combination of body weight and portable equipment exercises that are designed to strengthen through...

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131: Functional Programming for Boomers

Baby boomers are the largest and most dedicated group of clients. In this workshop, you will experience interactive small-group training programming specifically designed to maintain and improve...

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552: BOSU®: Pilates Core Power

Evolve your core training and take it to the next level! Fusing elements of Pilates, experience an integrated approach to moving from your powerhouse, and discover the relationship to total-body...

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681: Functional Programming for Boomers

Baby boomers are the largest and most dedicated group of clients. In this workshop, you will experience interactive small-group training programming specifically designed to maintain and improve...

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237: BOSU®: Pilates Core Power

Evolve your core training and take it to the next level! Fusing elements of Pilates, experience an integrated approach to moving from your powerhouse for total-body strength, balance and power. Tackle...

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451: Functional Training Meets Pilates Mat, Powered by Balanced Body®

Add rings, rollers, bands and balls to your Pilates mat work to create challenges, modifications, exciting sequences and new experiences for your classes and clients. Using the Balanced Body Movement...

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643: Corrective Exercise for Active Agers

As the active aging market continues to grow in numbers, clients are looking for trained professionals to help them manage their aches and pains, injuries and post-surgery exercise plans. This workshop...

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