Do you want to be a Pilates teacher? We don’t blame you - being paid to spend your day immersing yourself in the wonderful benefits of Pilates while guiding others on their journey sounds like a dream come true. Here are tips to perfect your training, and to help you on your way to becoming a successful Pilates instructor.
Practise makes perfect
One of the most integral parts of learning anything is to practise, especially if you’re going to become a teacher. During your training, you will learn many different parts of becoming an instructor, from matwork to Reformer tips, and by practising these and pursuing your own Pilates goals you’ll be an inspiration to your class! Attend classes, practise in your free time at home, and make the most of any Pilates instructors who offer one on one classes. This is great to pick up new techniques or verbal cues, so keep notes of any flows or comments that you found especially helpful.
Write class plans
Preparation is key for any Pilates class, so prepare yourself by writing a class plan out beforehand. The class plan is where you can outline your structure of the class, and use it to prompt you as the class progresses. Practice the plan yourself so you can experience it first, and iron out any creases that it may have before your students attempt it themselves. For Pilates classes using the Reformer, make sure that you understand the resistance level and any adaptations that your class may need.
Stay fresh
Like any job, you could become complacent. Your students won’t want to come to your class if they are completing the same routine over and over again, and their instructor is regurgitating the same prompts and information.
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