Reformer Pilates Training courses at David Lloyd clubs

2025 will see the launch of our Level 3 Reformer Pilates training courses at David Lloyds health clubs in the UK.

Reformer Pilates studio at David Lloyd Club

Following the creation of the brand new Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas for teaching Pilates Studio Reformer to groups and one-to-one David Lloyd are keen to expand the skills and knowledge of their Pilates teachers to offer the best and safest experience for their customers.

Very few training providers currently offer these new regulated qualifications.

If you want to be sure you are gaining the nationally recognised and regulation Pilates Reformer certifications then look out for these:

YMCA Awards Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Studio Reformer: Groups (this is for groups of 6 or more)
YMCA Awards Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and One-to-one (the one-to-one aspect covers personal training as well as duets and small groups)
YMCA Awards Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Studio Reformer: Groups and One-to-one with Advanced Repertoire

Are you eligible to attend these Reformer Pilates training courses?

The level 3 Reformer qualifications require level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork. So if you have this qualification already you can register for the Level 3 Reformer course of your choice (starting with a Certificate in teaching groups and/or teaching one-to-one).

If you have not yet obtained your Level 3 Matwork Pilates diploma qualification you could either choose to do this first and then gain the Reformer qualification, or you could attend the Reformer Pilates course obtaining a certification to be able to teach without the Level 3 regulated qualification. You could then choose to add on the Level 3 qualification elements at a later date if you want to after gaining your Level 3 Matwork.

Where are the courses running?

We're kicking off with a course in:

London at David Lloyd Raynes Park (Wimbledon) in June and then
Manchester at David Lloyd Cheadle in September.

Check out the dates and times for the courses here.

How does the course work?

The course runs over 6 in-person days and required some online learning and self-study in addition to the in-person days.

Learning to teach Reformer Pilates classes effectively, safely and to the highest standard requires time to learn, put into practice and fully assimilate.

During the in-person training days you will spend all of your time using the reformers: learning the Reformer repertoire, practising teaching each other one-to-one, in small groups and eventually the whole group!

You'll be implementing the latest in cuing techniques, problem-solving for different people to be able to teach inclusive classes and assimilating the most up-to-date science-backed information on how to help people the best.

What type of Pilates will we cover?

Pilates is a broad term and if you went to 10 different Reformer (Pilates) classes the chances are they would all be quite different.

On this course you will learn all about the evolution of Pilates and where all the different techniques and takes on Pilates originate (from Contrology through to Classical, Contemporary and a more modern approach).

We will focus on learning the Reformer exercises that Joseph Pilates taught as the creator of this method of movement and you will also learn a more fitness-based approach to teaching classes too.

Ultimately you will come away with an understanding of what Pilates is and how to teach Pilates Reformer classes that align with your own uniqueness and how you would like to teach. You'll be versatile and have the skills to adapt and choose your own pathway.

What are people doing who have passed this course before?

Graduates of the Reformer Pilates teacher training course have gone on to teach successfully as a part-time gig beside their full-time jobs, as their main income and many others have also opened their own Reformer Pilates studios successfully impacting hundreds of people in their communities.

What would you like to achieve with your Pilates instructor qualifications?

Following this course you might like to expand your knowledge and learn more about how to teach prenatal and antenatal clients, older adults, those will long-term medical conditions or even expand into teaching other movement modalities.

There really are endless options, and with a Level 3 Reformer Pilates qualification you'll stand head-and-shoulders above the rest!

What do you get?

An experienced tutor who has spent many years in the industry who knows how to bring out the best in each individual student building your confidence throughout the course. Excellence is required and this is something that builds over time.

Six in-person training days in a Reformer Pilates studio using Align Reformers which is arguably the most widely-used brand throughout the UK and the choice of David Lloyd clubs.

Recorded online content available to you throughout the course and forever afterwards. You will not lose access to the huge video library of exercises which is unparalleled in the Pilates training industry.

Constant support throughout your learning in a way that works for you as the learner. You can reach out to your tutor at any time for help as you progress through the learning.