
Fit4Real - Holly Furgason
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This is a teaching blog for the Pilates Professional. Fit4Real is a resource for inspiring and seasoned Pilates pros to learn skills and strategies for building a more successful Pilates career.
Fit4Real - Holly Furgason
3y ago
First, check out American professional cyclist Katie Hall in this quick video. When we were filming Katie, we literally had a hard time keeping up with her — in a car! Her speed and power on the bike is simply astounding.
Katie is a fierce competitor with an infectious positive attitude. I met Katie in the off season, while she was preparing for a series of races in Europe as part of the brand-new Women’s World Tour, which culminates in the La Course race in Paris, France.
Katie heard about Pilates from a teammate and wanted to see how adding ..read more
Fit4Real - Holly Furgason
4y ago
It’s tempting to try to cue every correction, in each single repetition. But not only is this a mouthful, it’s also difficult for clients to understand what to focus on.
Instead, try to cue something new for each repetition of the exercise. This way the client receives additional information about technique.
I’ve created some flash cards that you can download below to help you begin organizing your cues and corrections.
Before the first repetition, start by giving the exercise name, spring and equipment adjustments, and describe the start position. Then explain the “What” of the exercise or wh ..read more