Reformer Pilates Teacher Training Course
Train to teach Reformer Pilates learning the original repertoire and modern application with an emphasis on finding your own unique style
2025 Training Course Dates
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I thoroughly enjoyed the reformer Pilates course! Naomi made me feel energized, inspired, and excited throughout. Her engaging delivery style kept me captivated all day.
The balance of practical and theory sessions was perfect, enhancing my understanding and skills.
The online content is a brilliant resource, enabling me to get creative and confidently lead a class.
I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a new focus, wanting to do something different, or considering a career in Pilates. Thank you for such an amazing and transformative experience!
Danielle Hutcheson
Course Content
This is a blended learning course which includes 5-6 days in person training as well as on demand video content to support your learning
Original Reformer Repertoire
Learn the original Reformer Pilates repertoire taught by Joseph Pilates as well as how Pilates has evolved and developed over the years.
No imposter syndrome here!
Modern Reformer Repertoire
Learn modern fitness-style exercises.
The Reformer can be used in many different ways to target different goals.
Master effective use of the Reformer.
Class Programming
Learn to program different class styles and be uniquely you within frameworks.
Program for clients of differing fitness and experience levels so you can accommodate anyone who shows up without freaking out!
Teaching
Skills
Learn how to teach large and small groups as well as 1-2-1 clients effectively.
Developing effective communication and problem-solving skills are vital.
170+ exercises
High quality videos with both traditional repertoire and modern exercises showing front and side angled views with written notes including set-up cues, movement cues, tips and important information
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course you will...
01
Know the repertoire (what can you do on a Reformer) and have a huge library of exercises to choose from
03
Have strategies of modifying and adapting movements on the fly for individuals (because we're all different)
05
Understand how to program in the longer term (what journey are you taking people on?)
07
Understand how to use the spring tension and what happens with different body types (a simple toolbox to implement easily in the moment to adjust for the person in front of you)
02
Be able to build and progress movements from a place where people can be successful and then feel challenged (how to make it effective)
04
Know how to plan sessions based on the goals of your participants, your own unique style and the vibe of the studio you're teaching in
06
Be able to get people to do the movements (words and actions to lead them in doing the stuff)
08
Confidently be able to screen clients, sign-post where necessary to a healthcare provider, and welcome and reassure everyone else to your classes
What people are saying...
I was able to feel confident teaching all levels of matwork and reformer Pilates with Naomi’s encouragement and guidance. I’ve never felt so comfortable in a learning environment. Naomi challenged me and pushed me to be my greatest!
Sydney Sandor
Naomi is not only a knowledgeable Pilates instructor but also an amazing mentor! Throughout my six months of education, she has been there for the whole class, supporting and guiding us. Even as things got more advanced, she made it feel less tough. Half a year passed so quickly, and I now feel confident, encouraged, and equipped to embark on my Pilates journey. Naomi and I are still in touch; she remains supportive and helpful with any questions I have. Highly recommend!🌻
Arianna Tonetta
Naomi makes everyone feel seen in a wonderfully encouraging way. She's very relatable and brings out things you never thought you'd be able to do and you end up doing it with confidence. She is a fountain of wisdom and I was incredibly grateful to learn from her. She is a brilliant cheerleader and an even better teacher.
Helen Taylor
Course Options
The elements you will need to complete will depend on the course and pathway you choose
Reformer Pilates Teacher Certification
Pre-requisite:
Attendance of Reformer Pilates classes
It is desirable that you are an experienced movement teacher
✔︎ 5-6 days in person training
✔︎ Online learning content
✔︎ Personal practise hours
✔︎ Observation hours
✔︎ Practice teaching hours
✔︎ Practical teaching assessment
✔︎ Written class planning assessments
✔︎ Quizzes
If you do not currently hold the Level 3 Matwork Pilates qualification you can take this Reformer training course and you will be able to obtain insurance and teach.
After successfully completing your Level 3 Matwork Pilates course you can then apply to take the YMCA Awards Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Studio Reformer assessments in order to gain that qualification without repeating any learning you have already undertaken.
Investment
£1200 paid in full
YMCA Awards Level 3 Certificate in Instructing Studio Reformer
Options:
Groups
One-to-one
Pre-requisites:
Matwork Pilates Level 3 qualification
Attendance of Reformer Pilates classes
✔︎ 5-6 days in person training
✔︎ Online learning content
✔︎ Personal practise hours
✔︎ Observation hours
✔︎ Practice teaching hours
✔︎ Practical teaching assessments
✔︎ Written class planning assessments
✔︎ History of Pilates presentation
✔︎ Personal Practice recording and self-evaluation
✔︎ Quizzes
Investment (paid in full)
£1400 Groups
£1500 Groups & One-to-One
NAOMI DI FABIO
Naomi is an International Fitness Presenter and Educator with a wealth of experience teaching multiple fitness modalities specialising in Pilates, Dance, Barre and Stretch. She is a qualified teacher trainer and assessor and has worked for a variety of education providers.
In the last 20 years Naomi has trained thousands of instructors across the world to teach Pilates and a variety of dance fitness formats, she has managed boutique fitness studios, trained private clients, taught in some of the most prestigious health clubs and studios in the UK, presented at many global fitness conventions as well as running classes in the community.
As a teacher trainer Naomi is kind, enthusiastic and encouraging with a strong desire to help all of her students develop their own uniqueness to become their absolute best.
"I absolutely LOVE mentoring and coaching
instructors to become their best.
We are all unique and those quirks are what
make us special.
I want to help you develop the confidence to really own your individuality and know that it is enough and you will find success in whatever you want your Pilates career to look like."
FAQs
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
If you have been attending Reformer Pilates classes, you've fallen in love with it and have a strong desire to teach, this is for you!
Regular attendance of Reformer Pilates classes.
If you already teach some kind of movement modality that is a bonus but not essential.
If you hold a Level 3 Matwork Pilates qualification you may enrol on the Level 3 Reformer qualification.
If you do not hold the Matwork qualification you can enrol on the certification course. If you would like to upgrade to the Level 3 qualification you can do so after successfully obtaining a Level 3 Matwork Pilates qualification.
If you already hold a Reformer Pilates certification but you feel that your original course was lacking and you do not have the confidence in teaching or planning your classes this may be a great additional course for you to complete.
Please contact Naomi if you are unsure if this course is suitable for you and your goals.
WILL I BE ABLE TO GET INSURANCE?
Yes! You can obtain insurance to teach and I would recommend www.fitnesscic.org for those of you in the UK. We have a discount for students.
DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL OF THE LIVE SESSIONS?
Yes! I want you to be successful and that means you need all the content and knowledge I have to share with you as well as practise with feedback.
WILL I RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE?
Upon successful completion of the course (full attendance is required) and having passed the assessment elements you will receive a certificate: Everyone will receive a certification from Fearless Fitness Training Academy. Those who successfully complete a YMCA Awards Level 3 qualification will also receive that certificate.
IS THERE A FEE FOR THE ASSESSMENT?
Assessments are included in the price of the course.
IS COURSE CERTIFIED / ACCREDITED / ENDORSED?
It depends! If you want to do the Level 3 qualification you can. You will learn the same content but the assessment requirements are different for the Level 3 qualification. You can choose to add this on after or during your course if you would like. Please check the information above to find out more. If you would like to discuss anything please get in touch!
WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT TO OTHER REFORMER PILATES COURSES?
The focus of this course is to give you the skills to excel at teaching Reformer Pilates drawing on your own unique style - no cookie-cutter Pilates instructors here!
You will learn the original repertoire as well as a more modern fitness-style approach to teaching Reformer Pilates.
Many Reformer Pilates courses profess to be based on current evidence however they refer to research from the 1990s and 2000s. Evidence has moved on since then and many pilates principles are now outdated and proven to be incorrect, and, can even harm your clients. I am committed to updating the course as current best practise and scientific evidence updates and changes.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLASSICAL, CONTEMPORARY, AND MODERN PILATES STYLES?
Classical refers to the full method incorporating all of the Pilates apparatus. Commonly it is associated with Romana Kryzanowska. The repertoire is founded on the original repertoire taught by Joseph Pilates with a balletic focus and lots of changes brought in by Romana.
The Contemporary style of teaching Pilates began in the 1990s and was heavily influenced by physiotherapists. There is a protective focus to movement and the repertoire is heavily broken down and not taught in the same way as Joseph Pilates.
A more Modern style of Pilates is prevalent where the focus has moved back to a more dynamic style of teaching. Some profess to use up-to-date evidence but most courses have not actually been updated for many years.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Should you decide you no longer wish to continue with this course you can cancel within 7 days of registration (the date you submit the registration form) and you will receive a full refund of monies paid minus any bank fees.
If you cancel after 7 days but before the start of your first live (in person or virtual) training you will receive a 50% refund of monies paid minus any bank fees.
If you cancel after the live sessions have begun you will not receive any refund but you may be able to transfer to a future course date where available subject to a fee.