Who is this course for?

✔ Pilates instructor teaching mat or reformer

✔ Instructors transitioning into “Strength Pilates” classes
✔ Teachers who feel stuck between Pilates principles and strength science
✔ Instructors who want physio-led, evidence-based clarity
✔ Those tired of guessing, copying, or overthinking programming

No gym background required.
No exercise science degree needed.
Just a desire to teach better, safer, more effective classes.

 What You Will Learn

Designed by a Physio. Built for Pilates professionals.

Backed by science.

Led by Kira-Leigh Rule Physiotherapist, Clinical Rehab Specialist, Studio Owner, and Founder of International Teacher Training Company Body Form Education. This course bridges the gap between Pilates & real-world strength training and principles.

1. Strength training inside a Pilates framework

You’ll finally understand:

• What “Strength Pilates” actually is (and what it isn’t)
• Why many Pilates “strength” classes don’t actually create strength
• How to blend stabiliser work with true loading of larger muscle groups
• The difference between burn, fatigue, and adaptation

Why this matters:
You stop equating exhaustion with effectiveness and start teaching with intention.

2. The science that drives real results

You’ll learn:

• Muscle fibre recruitment (Type I vs Type II) explained simply and practically
• Strength vs hypertrophy vs endurance
• What actually changes in reps, load, tempo, and rest
• Time-under-tension, mechanical tension, and metabolic stress
• Why some classes feel hard but don’t build strength
• Simple periodisation to avoid plateaus and client drop-off

Why this matters:
You’ll know why you’re choosing certain formats not just copying trends.

3. Non-negotiable programming principles

You’ll gain clarity on:

• Progressive overload in Pilates: how to scale safely
• Specificity: matching class intent to client goals
• Rest and recovery: structuring transitions properly
• Variation without chaos: progression without losing technique or flow

Why this matters:
Your classes become structured, repeatable, and results-driven not random.

4. A repeatable Strength Pilates class structure (Mat & Reformer)

You’ll leave with a clear blueprint you can use immediately:

• Warm-ups that prime joints and activate key muscle groups
• Main strength blocks (20–30 min) with progressive layering (bodyweight → bands → dumbbells / loaded variations)
• Accessory work to protect joints and stabilisers
• Cool-downs and breathwork to support recovery

Why this matters:
You no longer second-guess your class plans even under pressure.

5. Strength Pilates by muscle group

We break programming down so it becomes simple:

• Glutes / hamstrings, quads / calves
• Chest / back, shoulders / arms
• Core integration with pelvic floor and deep stabilisers
• How to layer intensity across three levels so every class is scalable

Why this matters:
You stop over-fatiguing the same areas and your classes stop feeling repetitive.

6. Coaching strength in real Pilates classes

You’ll learn how to:

• Use supersets, drop sets, and circuits with purpose
• Cue for alignment, load tolerance, and joint integrity
• Modify for pregnancy and joint considerations without “dumbing it down”
• Keep clients safe while still training hard

Why this matters:
You gain confidence teaching strength in real-world group environments.