Mat Pilates Improver Module

Description
A progression on from the Pilates Fundamentals Module, this Workshop involves many more
exercises at improver and intermediate level. It introduces the use of stability balls and resistance
bands into structured Pilates sessions.

Aims & benefits
This Workshop will cover further mat exercises, stretches, and enable you to achieve the knowledge and skills to incorporate the stability ball and resistance band into your existing
Pilates classes. The Workshop will also provide the theory behind neutral alignment and good posture.

Module format
Two-day Practical Workshop.

Who should take this Module?
Any Pilates Teacher wanting to learn higher level mat exercises and gain knowledge of how to incorporate equipment into their existing classes to add intensity and variety.

Module content

• New ideas for warm ups - standing and lying
• Improver/intermediate level Mat Pilates exercises
• Linking exercises to create effective sequences to intensify and add variety to your current
  sessions
• Techniques on how to modify, adapt and progress each exercise to suit individual needs
• Common postural types and exercises/stretches to assist in muscle balance aiding in the
  improvement of posture
• The use of resistance bands - adding intensity to Pilates mat work exercises to lengthen and strengthen the muscles of the arms, legs and torso
• The use of stability balls - challenging balance and the deep core muscles with a series
  of basic Pilates based exercises and stretches on a ball

Entry requirements
All participants must have a Fundamentals Pilates (Mat Work) Qualification.

Certification and credits (REPs)
A Future Fit Training Mat Pilates Improver Level Certificate is issued on completion of the Workshop. You will also receive 16 REPs CPD points.