Pilates Reformer Certification Program

Modules:Reformer I, Reformer II, Reformer III

The Pilates Reformer is an extraordinarily flexible piece of exercise equipment allowing resistance and support for exercises involving every part of the body. Our program gives you a thorough understanding of how to use the Reformer to develop core and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, coordination and balance. The wide range of exercises provides a stimulating workout for clients at any level of ability.

Our Reformer certification program includes:

• Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Reformer repertoire
• A comprehensive manual consistent with current national standards
• Cueing, coaching, safety and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
• Guidelines for teaching older adults, pre- and post-natal women, and clients with back, knee, neck and shoulder conditions
• Program design for clients at every level including sports specific lessons
• Equipment safety and maintenance

BBU Pilates Reformer Instructor Certification Requirements for Completion

To become a fully qualified Balanced Body University Reformer Instructor, students must complete the following:

• Please note: BBU Mat is NOT required to register for Reformer
• BBU Reformer 1 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
• BBU Reformer 2 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
• BBU Reformer 3 - Course work, written and practical test (16 hours)
• Anatomy Required for Test Out only - You may Register for Reformer before completing Anatomy
• 50 Personal practice hours (these are hours that you do in a private session, in a class or by yourself) and 100 Teaching hours (these are sessions that you teach to family, friends or other teachers-they can be done at your home or in a studio or anywhere you'd like. If you need to use our studio to perform these hours- arrangements can be made. Contact us for details) or 30 Reformer personal sessions (these are hours that you do in a private session, in a class or by yourself), 30 observation hours (these are hours you spend observing an approved instructor teaching mat work) and 90 teaching hours (these are sessions that you teach to family, friends or other teachers-they can be done at your home or in a studio or anywhere you'd like. If you need to use our studio to perform these hours- arrangements can be made. Contact us for details).
• Practical Test: Once your other requirements of completion have been met, you must be tested out in order to receive your certification. This can be done at Fusion Pilates Asheville, or at any number of BBU Test Out centers across the country. You do not need to take the Practical Test for each module if you plan to receive a Comprehensive Certification. You are only required to take one Practical Test for Comprehensive Certification once all of the other requirements have been met. There is a fee of $150-$200 for the Practical Test Out.

Total hours for completion for Reformer program: 198 hours (not including anatomy)

Total hour for completion of Mat & Reformer program: 300 hours

Upon completion of all of the requirements, a certificate of completion as a Balanced Body University Reformer Instructor will be issued.

Balanced Body Reformer I and Movement Principles

Reformer I Description

Introduction to Reformer & Beginning Exercises

Movement Principles Description

Pilates Movement Principles introduces you to the biomechanical foundation of the Pilates method and to the essential components of tonal core strength, lumbopelvic and scapular stability, as well as assessing and correcting alignment and improving flexibility. Pre-Pilates exercises are included for teaching these key principles to your clients and classes.

Prerequisites:

Student must have taken 30 Pilates Reformer classes or personal Pilates training sessions. Anatomy for Pilates course or comparable is not required to register, but is required before Test Out (if you've taken an anatomy class other than Anatomy for Pilates, please contact us for approval).

Reformer I includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer including set up and safety, plus beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching tips for group classes. By the end of the course you will be able to teach a beginning Reformer class or personal training session.

Policies

• Minimum students to hold class is 4. Maximum allowed is 12.
• All fees paid minus a $200 administration fee will be refunded for any cancellations made 30 days prior to first date of this course. There will be absolutely no refund of any kind for any cancellations made within 30 days prior to the first date of the course. Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the first day of the course will not receive a refund of any kind, but can transfer once to the next available course. Otherwise, the full fees will be forfeited. No refund will be issued after the commencement of the course for any reason. No exceptions.
• Each class must have a minimum number of 4 students register and pay to be held. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled with 30 days notice. If a class is canceled- all students will be refunded in full. Please keep this in mind when making travel arrangements.
• Please review all prerequisites, policies and requirements for completion on this course description page as well as all information on the registration form before commiting to this training.

Balanced Body Reformer II

Description

Intermediate Reformer Exercises

Prerequisites

BBU Mat Comprehensive, Reformer I or comparable (if you've taken a Reformer I Class other than BBU Reformer I, please contact us for approval)

Reformer II includes intermediate exercises and modifications designed for group and individual instruction. Teaching successful classes and sessions to clients at different levels of ability is emphasized. Included are a variety of programs designed to keep your clients inspired.

Policies

• Minimum students to hold class is 4. Maximum allowed is 12.
• All fees paid minus a $200 administration fee will be refunded for any cancellations made 30 days prior to first date of this course. There will be absolutely no refund of any kind for any cancellations made within 30 days prior to the first date of the course. Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the first day of the course will not receive a refund of any kind, but can transfer once to the next available course. Otherwise, the full fees will be forfeited. No refund will be issued after the commencement of the course for any reason. No exceptions.
• Each class must have a minimum number of 4 students register and pay to be held. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled with 30 days notice. If a class is canceled- all students will be refunded in full. Please keep this in mind when making travel arrangements.
• Please review all prerequisites, policies and requirements for completion on this course description page as well as all information on the registration form before commiting to this training.

Balanced Body Reformer III

Description

Advanced Exercises & Sport Specific Reformer Programs

Prerequisites

Reformer II or comparable (if you've taken a Reformer II Class other than BBU Reformer II, please contact us for approval)

Reformer III includes advanced exercises plus modifications for sports specific activities, tips for training the advanced client and programs designed for specific sports.

Policies

• Minimum students to hold class is 4. Maximum allowed is 12.
• All fees paid minus a $200 administration fee will be refunded for any cancellations made 30 days prior to first date of this course. There will be absolutely no refund of any kind for any cancellations made within 30 days prior to the first date of the course. Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the first day of the course will not receive a refund of any kind, but can transfer once to the next available course. Otherwise, the full fees will be forfeited. No refund will be issued after the commencement of the course for any reason. No exceptions.
• Each class must have a minimum number of 4 students register and pay to be held. If the minimum is not met, the class will be canceled with 30 days notice. If a class is canceled- all students will be refunded in full. Please keep this in mind when making travel arrangements.