“Ten Health & Fitness is a brand associated with Pilates excellence. With 11 beautiful studios located in and around the capital, showcasing our Allegro® and Allegro® 2 Reformers plus a long-standing and respected own-brand education program, the company is perfectly positioned to deliver our education offering.”
Joy Puleo, Director of Education at Balanced Body
About the Course
This course is designed to help you master foundational movement patterns and the practical application of Mat Pilates programming. Through a blend of at-home study and experiential learning, you’ll explore the essential building blocks of the Pilates methodology. You’ll also gain the tools to better understand your own movement biases and enhance your teaching approach, preparing you to lead dynamic and effective Pilates sessions and classes.
By registering for this course, you’ll benefit from a combination of 3 days’ experiential instruction exploring core Pilates concepts, diverse class programming using Pilates Mat exercises, and the modifications and variations necessary for teaching groups, as well as access to the Balanced Body Education Platform to complete additional at-home study.
“The whole staff are very friendly and helpful and the course content was challenging and exciting. I'd recommend anyone looking into a reformer course to check this one out. You will not be disappointed.”
Louise Ginsberg, October 2017 graduate
Course Structure
- 3 live training days
- At home study
- A written theory test – including a combination of multiple choice and essay style questions
- A practical teaching assessment
Learning Outcomes
This qualification consists of two courses. Successful completion will include;
Course One – Movement Principles: The Essentials Of Pilates
16 hours (50% in-person and 50% on-demand)
This experiential course introduces the essential building blocks of the Pilates methodology. Instructors gain awareness of their own movement patterns and biases and learn how to train movement to optimise the body in motion and the stages for successful Pilates classes and sessions. Includes in-person and on-demand learning.
Pre-requisites: None
Course Two – Pilates Mat for the Fitness Professional
16 hours
The Pilates exercise system was originally developed as a conditioning methodology designed to enhance fitness, general health, and movement quality. This course brings forward the original fitness intention of Pilates Mat and is designed with fitness professionals in mind. Learn how to utilize Pilates Mat exercises to create endless class programming which targets the diverse needs of your members. In this course we will review common modifications and variations necessary for teaching to groups and gives you the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, empowering critical reasoning skills from the very start of your training.
Pre-requisites:
- Mat and/or fitness training as ongoing personal practice
- Experience teaching movement/fitness, 2 to 5 years. Can be Group Instruction, personal training, Yoga etc
“One of the most rewarding 6 weeks I have ever done. Anyone who has the privilege of training in the Ten Academy will have a great career as a Pilates instructor.”
Tyson James, One Heart Pilates & PT, Brisbane
Who is this Course for?
- Gym Instructors
- Personal Trainers
- Yoga Teachers
- 2 to 5 years of teaching experience in related field preferred
About Ten Education
For rehabilitation, fitness and exercise professionals who understand the importance of quality of movement, a TenEducation Dynamic Reformer certification is a powerful addition to their repertoire of treatment and teaching tools.
Established in 2007, Ten has trained hundreds of health and fitness professionals to use the Pilates Reformer machine and help their clients and students to move better. Once certified, you too will able to use the Reformer effectively, safely and expertly in both group and 1:1 sessions.
“I initially applied for the course because of Ten’s reputation as being the gold standard of Dynamic Reformer and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The structure of the course allowed me to put my knowledge into practice with immediate effect.”
David Lam, London
Why learn with Ten & Balanced Body?
“Ten Health & Fitness are miracle workers.” – Daily Telegraph
Get certified with the recognised Industry leaders:
Dynamic Reformer Pilates is at the heart of everything we do at Ten. We first introduced Londoners to Dynamic Reformer Pilates over 15 years ago, and we’ve continued to pioneer its development since. With over 250 classes a weeks across our Studios, our industry-acclaimed approach has made us the largest and most popular Dynamic Reformer Pilates provider in Europe. You’ll see our classes featured regularly in both the fitness industry and popular press and our name is synonymous with quality and results.
A proven, popular and practical approach to the Reformer:
You’ll learn how to teach our innovative, highly regarded approach. Through our in-house and external academy we have taught hundreds of health and fitness professionals who have gone onto careers with both us and at fitness providers around the world.
Expert course teachers and course design:
All courses are taught by Ten Master Trainers and/or Tutors – some of the most respected, experienced and qualified Trainers in the industry and all with a wealth of practical experience with clients of all ages, levels and capabilities.
High quality resources to support your learning
As soon as you’re registered for the course you’ll receive access to the Balanced Body Education Platform which includes online learning resources, such as;
- Video exercise review
- Programming
- Cueing tips
- Digital manuals
Testimonials from Previous Students
“Thank you! The support you offered was amazing.”
“Very professional and helpful throughout the whole month of learning.”
“Highly recommended! The teaching was outstanding and the content was incredibly interesting and challenging.”