Balanced Body Training
Balanced body is a Pilates education company that partners with studios of all sizes, offering a wide range of courses, dates, and locations. Their programs cover mat and equipment-based Pilates, helping trainers gain the skills to teach safely and effectively. For more options of classes, please visit the Balanced Body website.
Option 1: Reformer ONLY
Price: $2900+
There are 5 required classes and you pay as you sign up for each class
214 Hours
2 Class are online
2 Classes are at our studio
1 Class in Highland Park, IL
Dates
Reformer 1: 4/17-4/19
Reformer 2: 4/25-4/26
Reformer 3: 5/29-5/31
Program Hours
16 HOURS- ANATOMY (online)
Either Balanced Body Anatomy course or comparable from another institution.
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16 HOURS- MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES (online)
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​​​16 HOURS- REFORMER 1 (online + at our studio in Cedar Falls)
This course introduces you to what Joseph Pilates called the ‘Universal’ Reformer, which is the centerpiece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 teaches you how to safely utilize the reformer and many of the beginning and intermediate Pilates Reformer exercises. Reformer 1 also reviews common modifications and variations necessary for teaching the client in front of you and gives you the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, empowering critical reasoning skills from the very start of your training.
​16 HOURS- REFORMER 2 (online + at our studio in Cedar Falls)
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores along with programs designed for specific populations including pre and post–natal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
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​16 HOURS- REFORMER 3 (in person in Highland Park, Illinois)
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises. Challenge clients to achieve their best with progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills. In addition, our principle based programming will guide you in the creation of safe and successful multi-level classes.
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​30 REFORMER PERSONAL SESSIONS
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30 OBSERVATION HOURS
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90 STUDENT TEACHING HOURS
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Option 2: Mat + Reformer
Price: $4700+
There are 8 required classes. You pay for each class as you sign up.
332 Hours
5 Class are online
2 Classes are at our studio
1 Class in Highland Park, IL
In Person Dates
Reformer 1: 4/17-4/19
Reformer 2: 4/25-4/26
Reformer 3: 5/29-5/31
Program Hours
16 HOURS- ANATOMY (online)
Either Balanced Body Anatomy course or comparable from another institution.
16 HOURS- MOVEMENT PRINCIPLES (online)
16 HOURS- MAT 1 (online/in person)
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post–natal classes are included.​
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​16 HOURS- MAT 2 (online/in person)
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating successful Mat classes.
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​16 HOURS- MAT 3 (online/in person)
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the Mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a Mat class makes it more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
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​16 HOURS- REFORMER 1 (online course done at our studio)
This course introduces you to what Joseph Pilates called the ‘Universal’ Reformer, which is the centerpiece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 teaches you how to safely utilize the reformer and many of the beginning and intermediate Pilates Reformer exercises. Reformer 1 also reviews common modifications and variations necessary for teaching the client in front of you and gives you the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’, empowering critical reasoning skills from the very start of your training.
​16 HOURS- REFORMER 2 (online course done at our studio)
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and includes associated safety protocols and modifications. Reformer 2 also explores along with programs designed for specific populations including pre and post–natal clients, clients with osteoporosis, and clients with lower back issues. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
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​16 HOURS- REFORMER 3 (in person in Highland Park, IL)
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises. Challenge clients to achieve their best with progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills. In addition, our principle based programming will guide you in the creation of safe and successful multi-level classes.
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​20 MAT PERSONAL SESSIONS
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45 OBSERVATION HOURS
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125 STUDENT TEACHING HOURS
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