“Ten Health & Fitness is a brand associated with Pilates excellence. With 11 beautiful studios located in and around the capital, showcasing our Allegro® and Allegro® 2 Reformers plus a long-standing and respected own-brand education program, the company is perfectly positioned to deliver our education offering.”
Joy Puleo, Director of Education at Balanced Body
About the Course
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes your Mat Pilates 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, allowing you to expand your repertoire beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. We’ll also introduce the Balanced Body Programming System to make class design easy, effective and fun.
By signing up to this course, you’ll benefit from 2 days’ experiential instruction delivered in partnership with Balanced Body Education®.
“The whole staff are very friendly and helpful and the course content was challenging and exciting. I'd recommend anyone looking into a reformer course to check this one out. You will not be disappointed.”
Louise Ginsberg, October 2017 graduate
Learning Outcomes
Prior to the final test-out, students must have logged:
- 20 Personal Sessions: Students can count any classes or Pilates personal training sessions they have already taken. Developing and committing to a personal Pilates practice is an essential part of becoming an effective and inspiring instructor.
- 15 Observation Hours: This can include watching experienced instructors teach group class or private sessions in person, online or through Instructor training videos. Observation is a great way to understand verbal and manual cueing, program sequencing and to hone your teaching skills.
- 35 Student Teaching Hours: This can include any Pilates teaching either as an employee or self-employed at an appropriate venue. Teaching family and friends counts as well, and this is how most students start teaching. It helps build confidence and refine your teaching skills before starting to teach the public. We can support you with this process by providing advice and guidance, along with appropriate class plans.
Final Test-Out:
- The final test-out involves a written exam and a practical exam. Upon completion of these elements, you will become a fully qualified Balanced Body Mat Instructor and be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
- The written exam is a combination of multiple choice, short answer questions and a section on class planning. The written exam covers exercise progressions, programming, appropriateness, organisation, special population & safety protocols.
- During the practical exam your teaching skills will be evaluated in the following areas: Correct set–up and execution of the exercises; Client safety; Appropriate sequencing; Appropriateness of the exercises to the client or class; Understanding and application of the principles; Cueing and the ability to communicate with your client or class.
“One of the most rewarding 6 weeks I have ever done. Anyone who has the privilege of training in the Ten Academy will have a great career as a Pilates instructor.”
Tyson James, One Heart Pilates & PT, Brisbane
Who is this Course for?
- Mat Pilates Instructors:
Must have completed Movement Principles, Mat 1 and Mat 2
About Ten Education
For rehabilitation, fitness and exercise professionals who understand the importance of quality of movement, a TenEducation Dynamic Reformer certification is a powerful addition to their repertoire of treatment and teaching tools.
Established in 2007, Ten has trained hundreds of health and fitness professionals to use the Pilates Reformer machine and help their clients and students to move better. Once certified, you too will able to use the Reformer effectively, safely and expertly in both group and 1:1 sessions.
“I initially applied for the course because of Ten’s reputation as being the gold standard of Dynamic Reformer and it definitely lived up to my expectations. The structure of the course allowed me to put my knowledge into practice with immediate effect.”
David Lam, London
Why learn with Ten & Balanced Body?
“Ten Health & Fitness are miracle workers.” – Daily Telegraph
Get certified with the recognised Industry leaders:
Dynamic Reformer Pilates is at the heart of everything we do at Ten. We first introduced Londoners to Dynamic Reformer Pilates over 15 years ago, and we’ve continued to pioneer its development since. With over 250 classes a weeks across our Studios, our industry-acclaimed approach has made us the largest and most popular Dynamic Reformer Pilates provider in Europe. You’ll see our classes featured regularly in both the fitness industry and popular press and our name is synonymous with quality and results.
A proven, popular and practical approach to the Reformer:
You’ll learn how to teach our innovative, highly regarded approach. Through our in-house and external academy we have taught hundreds of health and fitness professionals who have gone onto careers with both us and at fitness providers around the world.
Expert course teachers and course design:
All courses are taught by Ten Master Trainers and/or Tutors – some of the most respected, experienced and qualified Trainers in the industry and all with a wealth of practical experience with clients of all ages, levels and capabilities.
High quality resources to support your learning
As soon as you’re registered for the course you’ll receive access to the Balanced Body Education Platform which includes online learning resources, such as;
- Video exercise review
- Programming
- Cueing tips
- Digital manuals
Testimonials from Previous Students
“Thank you! The support you offered was amazing.”
“Very professional and helpful throughout the whole month of learning.”
“Highly recommended! The teaching was outstanding and the content was incredibly interesting and challenging.”