teaching components

Power Pilates Teaching Components

Technique

• Definition: Focus on giving specific directions to guide the student.

• Execution Steps:

  • Name the exercise and teach in the correct order.

  • Set up for the exercise properly.

  • Put the body in motion, maintaining focus on precision.

Flow

• Definition: Ensure movements are continuous, emphasizing transitions between exercises.

• Breathing:

  • Inhale to facilitate spine extension.

  • Exhale to facilitate spine flexion.

• Rhythm:

  • Different rhythms are employed; fast exercises precede slow exercises or brisk working exercises alternate with long stretches.

Cue

• Purpose: Enhance the exercise by focusing on centering and organizing the body toward the central axis or anatomical position.

• Cues for Instructors:

  • Stabilize the powerhouse and create proper body position.

  • Simplify cues to make them accessible for clients.

  • Use cues that have been effective from other instructors.

Voice

• Role: Enhance the workout experience.

• Techniques:

  • Use modulation and intonation to encourage movement.

  • Set a rhythm and promote energy flow with enthusiasm.

Touch

• Function: Use consensual physical touch for stabilization and guidance.

• Types of Touch:

  • Manual guidance to create the correct action experience.

  • Verbal cues should accompany physical touch for better understanding.

• Encouragement:

  • Use the client's name and maintain eye contact.

  • More touch is recommended for beginners (approximately 50% of reps), less for intermediate, and nearly none for advanced clients.

Spotting

• Objective: Ensure client safety while also observing overall form.

• Techniques:

  • Spot clients closely as needed, but step back to view the exercise holistically.

  • Move around the client to gain multiple perspectives and gather cues.

  • Beginner = 50% touch/50% cues (abs only)

  • Intermediate = 25% touch/75% cues (to match level)

  • Advanced = 90-100% cues to match level