Advanced Reformer (AR)
Advanced TrainingMaster the Art of the Reformer at the Highest Level
You have mastered the basic Pilates repertoire on the Reformer and are looking for new challenges? This 3-day (18 hours) training course will elevate your practice with 70 advanced exercises that will transform your sessions into high-performance training programs, perfect for athletes, dancers and experienced clients.
The Advanced Reformer course will teach you how to use the Reformer’s extensive array of accessories and components to create engaging workouts that demand superior strength, balance, and flexibility.
This strategic investment will help you attract and retain high-performing clients who want to progress in both intensity and development.
Advanced Reformer (AR)
Master the complete repertoire of Reformer exercises, including advanced techniques. Develop your ability to design sophisticated workouts for more experienced clients.
| Training sessions and supervised teaching (3 days) | 18 hours |
Prerequisites: You must have completed the Intensive Reformer (IR) course.
During the STOTT PILATES® Advanced Reformer training : You will learn how to
Master 70 advanced Reformer exercises
Discover an extensive repertoire of complex exercises to create challenging and varied training sessions.
Use accessories to intensify movements
Increase the difficulty of your classes and offer stimulating variations to your more experienced clients.
Design high-intensity training sequences
Develop the ability to create advanced-level sessions on the Reformer.
Advanced Reformer Course Structure
| Element | Time |
|---|---|
| Training sessions and supervised teaching (3 days) | 18 hours |
| Total | 18 hours |
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Although this advanced course is condensed into 3 days, we strongly recommend that you dedicate extra time for observation, physical review and practice teaching in order to fully integrate the advanced exercises into your training routines.
Observation: Observe advanced Reformer classes led by certified instructors to see how the 70 exercises are applied in practice and how participants are guided at this level.
Physical Review: Regularly practise the advanced exercises to develop your own body awareness and mastery and understand the challenges they present.
Practice Teaching: Gradually introduce advanced exercises to seasoned clients to refine your teaching techniques, your feedback and the progression of your training sessions.
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This training program is designed for:
- IR-certified instructors wanting to expand their repertoire;
- Fitness professionals working with athletes or clients who are in excellent physical condition;
- Trainers wishing to offer advanced Reformer classes;
- Instructors wishing to master the full STOTT PILATES® repertoire on the Reformer.
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The Intensive Reformer training covers the 139 fundamental and intermediate exercises (Level 1), while the Advanced Reformer course expands your repertoire with 70 advanced exercises that demand superior strength, balance and flexibility. The advanced level is designed for clients who are already in excellent physical shape, athletes and dancers.
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We recommend that you acquire some teaching experience with the Level 1 repertoire on the Reformer before enrolling in the Advanced Reformer (AR) course. This will enable you to better understand the progressions and to safely incorporate the advanced exercises in your sequences.
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Yes! You can take the advanced courses in any order you like, depending on your needs. That said, you must have completed the Intensive Reformer (IR) certification before you can enroll in the Advanced Reformer (AR) training.
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You will learn how to maximize the potential of the Reformer’s components and accessories to make your sessions more challenging. This includes exploring various spring settings, different carriage positions, and the use of straps and other specialized equipment.
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Yes! The Advanced Reformer (AR) course is part of the journey towards obtaining the full STOTT PILATES® certification. To achieve this, you will need to complete all the advanced levels (AM, AR, ACCB) as well as the Injuries and Special Populations (ISP) course.
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Please contact us to find out about the different formats available and upcoming training dates. Formats may vary depending on the schedule.
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