Mbodies Pilates Instructor Training Academy

for access email:  info@mbodiesacademy.com Introduction In recent weeks, the Pilates community has been shaken by a series of high-profile legal cases that have cast a shadow over the safety practices in Pilates Reformer studios.  Notably in the UK, a violinist was awarded a significant compensation for an injury sustained during a Pilates Reformer Class.  This has led to a surge in media coverage, highlighting similar incidents and raising concerns about the safety and professionalism within our industry. Understanding the Issue The unfortunate truth is that these incidents highlight a longstanding issue within the Pilates world:  a lack of comprehensive understanding and implementation of health and safety standards.  At Mbodies Training Academy, we have always emphasised the importance of Pilates Studio Safety and proper training by requiring that all of our customers taking a Pilates apparatus education course also take our 2 hour Studio Health and Safety Course.  However, it

The Pilates industry in the UK is facing a significant challenge.  The basic skills and knowledge imparted to newly qualified Pilates Matwork instructors at Level 3 often fall short of the expectations and needs of the modern Pilates client.  This gap is becoming increasingly apparent as the typical Pilates clientele grows older, more demanding, and more informed.  This article aims to explore this gap, the reasons behind it, and potential solutions to better equip instructors to meet the evolving needs of their clients. The Basics of UK Level 3 Pilates Training A typical Level 3 Pilates Matwork qualification in the UK provides instructors with the fundamentals of Pilates. These courses usually cover around 30 Pilates Matwork exercises, a basic understanding of Pilates history, and some group exercise training skills. However, the curriculum is predominantly geared towards teaching fit and healthy individuals in a group setting. This approach leaves newly qualified instructors wi

 Increase staff loyalty, maintain access to new local instructors and enhance the reputation of your Pilates studio The opportunity for any Pilates apparatus studio worldwide to train their own teachers has never been more accessible, thanks to the hybrid and flexible Pilates apparatus training CPD from Mbodies Training Academy.   Studios can now enhance the skills of their own instructors on-site, provided the trainees already hold a Pilates Matwork or Pilates apparatus qualification or are qualified and insured physiotherapists. At Mbodies, we believe that training high-quality Pilates instructors is essential for many studios, especially now.  The Pilates Reformer has gained significant popularity and understanding within the Pilates community.  For years, Pilates Matwork was the primary focus, but recently, the demand for Pilates Reformer has surged.  Studios with Reformer facilities are opening at a faster rate than instructors are being trained.  This is where Mbodies Trainin