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From Nervous to Knowledgeable: Teaching Pre & Postnatal Pilates with Confidence The prospect of teaching Pre and Postnatal Pilates clients can be both exciting and a little daunting While the core principles of Pilates remain the same, adapting your approach for expectant mothers requires a blend of sensitivity, specific knowledge,…

Teaching Back-to-Back Reformer Classes Won’t Build the Career You Think It Will When you’re a new Pilates instructor — freshly qualified, full of passion, energy and ambition — the natural instinct is to say yes to everything. You fill your schedule. Back-to-back Reformer classes become the norm. You chase momentum, experience…

Is Reformer Pilates a Form of Strength Training? Let’s Talk About It Recently, there has been a lot of debate over whether Reformer Pilates is a part of strength training. At The Class Plan, our answer is simple: no, it is not. But that is not a negative. Reformer Pilates…

Feel like a Fraud? Kick Imposter Syndrome to the Kerb So, you made it. You’re a Pilates instructor. But for all your success, there’s that nagging sense of doubt. Sure, you guide clients to find their powerhouse, to lengthen, strengthen, and connect. You live and breathe the Hundred, the Teaser,…

Finding Your Flow: Avoiding Creative Burnout (and Loving Your Classes!) Let’s have a real talk about something crucial: avoiding creative burnout. We pour our hearts and souls into guiding our clients, ensuring they feel strong, aligned, and empowered. But sometimes, that constant energy expenditure can leave us feeling… well, a…

Announcing The Class Plan 1.2 App Update! The Latest from the Best Pilates Planning App With hundreds of users signed up in our first month since going live, we are absolutely thrilled with the response! We are continually rolling out updates to make the app even better for our subscriber…

How to Keep Your Pilates Classes Fresh As Pilates instructors, we’re passionate about sharing the transformative power of this practice. Let’s remember why we got into it in the first place – we love it! But, let’s be honest, even the most dedicated students can experience a plateau if Pilates…

How to Start a Pilates Studio As the owner of Power Pilates UK, which celebrates its 10th year anniversary this October, I am often asked by trainers how to start a Pilates studio. So here are the most important lessons I’ve learned so far that you can apply to your…

The Best Reformer Machines for at Home or in the Studio Do you want a reformer machine for personal use, teaching private reformer classes at home, or your own Pilates studio? We break down the brands that will give you the best bang for your buck for the best reformer machines.…

How to Plan a Pilates Class Planning a Pilates class involves several key steps to ensure it’s effective, safe, and enjoyable for participants. Whether you are a new instructor or seasoned professional, preparation is always key to ensure that you create a flowing class. Teaching requires clear instructions, including modifications…