Matthew Comer, MS
Matthew Comer, MS
Certifications: ACE and NASM
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When a client who has multiple physical challenges comes to your practice, it can cause you a certain amount of anxiety.
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There’s an art to teaching a fun, well-designed Pilates class. It doesn’t matter if it’s a mat class with or without small props or an equipment-based class—there are key points I always consider when teaching a group. If you’ve been working one-on-one with clients and want to teach groups, the following will assist you in making the transition as smoothly and successfully as possible.
Teach to the Beginner
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When a client who has multiple physical challenges comes to your practice it can cause a certain amount of anxiety. Before you even schedule the first session, do a thorough phone interview so you can get a strong sense of what issues the client presents. You must also get a physician’s release for exercise. If the client has been seeing a physical therapist, speak with him or her to help you understand the client’s contraindications.
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Pilates instructors work in many planes to help students achieve bodies that can move and function efficiently. Movement awareness and proper execution are a large part of the equation. By introducing various movement planes of motion into a well-rounded group exercise class, you can offer participants the same benefits that Pilates students enjoy.
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Pilates instructors use many planes to help students achieve bodies that can move and work efficiently. Movement awareness and proper execution are a large part of the equation. The same benefits occur in a well-rounded group exercise experience in which you introduce various movement planes. By doing so, you help participants be better prepared to move in life.
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