The Value of Pilates Barrels in Your Studio: A Closer Look with Mbodies Training Academy

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Pilates barrels, such as the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Arc Barrel, are perhaps less celebrated compared to other Pilates apparatus like the Reformer.  Yet, these pieces of Pilates Apparatus are incredibly beneficial in enhancing core strength, flexibility, and spinal alignment.  Here, we explore how each barrel can be used effectively in practice and how Mbodies Training Academy's comprehensive CPD courses can enhance your instructional skills.

Understanding the Benefits of Each Barrel

Ladder barrel


  • Ladder Barrel: Known for its utility in improving spinal flexibility, the Ladder Barrel supports dynamic back and hip stretches, aiding in the enhancement of posture and flexibility​.
Pilates Spine Corrector


  • Spine Corrector: This barrel excels in aiding proper spinal and pelvic alignment.  It's invaluable for progressing exercises that target core stability and improve the overall efficiency of Pilates movements​.


  • Arc Barrel: Compact and versatile, the Arc Barrel supports the spine during exercises that demand precision and control.  It's particularly useful for enhancing balance and core strength, offering modifications that cater to all levels of ability​.

Incorporating Barrels into Pilates Sessions

Introducing barrels into your sessions not only diversifies the challenges you can offer but also allows you to address specific client needs with targeted exercises.  These tools are particularly adept at enhancing body awareness and muscle control through their unique shapes that encourage natural body alignment.

Professional Development with Mbodies Training Academy

Recognising the potential of Pilates barrels to transform practice, Mbodies Training Academy provides specialised Instructor CPD training suitable for any Pilates Instructor regardless of whether Matwork trained or specialising in apparatus like the Pilates Reformer.  These courses are available as an integrated qualification or as separate modules, each blending in your own time professional online learning with practical, tutor-supported sessions, either face-to-face or via video conferencing.  This flexible approach ensures that learning can be tailored to fit any schedule, providing valuable skills that expand your teaching repertoire.   With training costing as little as £150. 00 per module it is a great value for money asset to be Barrel trained.



Benefits of Specialised Barrel Training

Engaging in CPD training focused on Pilates barrels enriches your teaching approach by:

  • Extending your exercise toolkit with a range of barrel-specific techniques.
  • Enhancing your ability to customise sessions to individual needs.
  • Elevating your studio’s offerings, thereby attracting a broader client base interested in specialised Pilates work.

Conclusion

Integrating barrel training into your studio offerings not only broadens the scope of your practice but also significantly enhances client satisfaction.  Clients benefit from tailored workouts that target specific health and fitness goals, while you solidify your expertise in a niche area of Pilates.  For more details on Barrels courses, visit the Mbodies Training Academy website.   To understand the versatility of Pilates barrels spend some time on the Pilates-Consultant YouTube to see video clips of all barrel exercises that you will learn on the courses.

Through professional growth and the strategic use of Pilates barrels, your practice can provide more comprehensive and impactful Pilates sessions.  This approach not only benefits your clients' physical health but also supports their overall well-being, affirming you as a leader in holistic fitness training. 

Author:  Chris Onslow - Pilates Consultant

Chris Onslow, has run Pilates focussed businesses since 1998.  He and his team specialise in supporting Pilates entrepreneurs and business owners.  With a rich history of owning and running successful Pilates studios in the UK, and supporting others in Europe and the Middle East, Chris has broad expertise in maximising profitability and optimising operational efficiency.  His agency provides top-tier advice on selecting new, pre-owned, and hireable Pilates equipment from renowned brands such as Align-Pilates, Balanced Body or Stott-Pilates/Merrithew.  As the founder of Mbodies Training Academy, Chris continues to revolutionise Pilates education, offering premier online and hybrid CPD and qualification courses for Pilates apparatus instruction and special population CPD.  Discover more about how Chris can support your Pilates Business or home exercise choices at www.pilates-consultant.co.uk 


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