Every-Body Pilates

Description

Learn to design and lead a Pilates movement class based on the Pilates principles designed to make exercises more accessible to people with balance and stability challenges. Using a sturdy chair as a prop, learn Pilates exercises adapted for those who cannot get up and down to a mat, suffer from osteoporosis or arthritis and have balance challenges. Explore adaptations of Pilates movements using a chair as a prop. Build strength improving mobility to get down to the floor and back up. Improve posture and balance with a chair to support and assist. Gain knowledge to modify Pilates exercises to fit everyBODY.

Credits: 2 CECs

Why should I take this workshop?

Expand your ability to help Pilates reach and benefit more people. Add on to your ability to teach older or de-conditioned clients both virtually and in a live setting.  Discover modifications for those with joint pain, limited range of motion, arthritis, and those who are overweight.

Instructor Led Training

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop the attendee will:

1. Perform Pilates exercise adaptations using chair as prop to build strength and stability and to gain mobility.

2. Improve posture, balance and stability with a chair for support.

3. Learn Pilates exercise modifications with a supportive chair for those suffering with osteoporosis, arthritis, or limited range of motion.

Course Procedure

1. Enroll in the course.
2. View the course content.
3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content