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July Jumpboard Workshop details below 👇

Differentiate your Reformer teaching with our Jumpboard Workshop!

Join our Head of Education, Matt, for a 4-hour workshop from 2–6pm on Friday 17th July at our London studio.

Matt will help you confidently and safely introduce and programme Jumpboard training for clients of all levels.

You’ll also cover:
Jumpboard safety and client prerequisites
The principles and benefits of plyometric exercise
Spring dynamicsand rebound timing
Effective sequencing and class flow with the Jumpboard

Whether you’re new to the Jumpboard or looking to refine your teaching skills, this workshop is a great opportunity to expand your Pilates knowledge and stand out as an instructor.

You can enrol via the Workshops tab on our site, or send us a DM for more information.

These are the mistakes Nadine sees new instructors make time and time again, and they may not be what you expect…

Nadine has taught across major studios in several different countries, so when it comes to teaching Pilates, she knows her stuff.

Learning to become a Pilates instructor involves getting things wrong, that’s part of the process.

BUT if you can save yourself some time and avoid these 3 common mistakes from the start, even better!

Take a look inside our newest LPA Studio!

LPA Belfast is in Holywood, and opened just two months ago.

You can enrol now for our July Reformer course, taking place on the 20 - 21 and 23 - 24 of July.

Sign up via the link in our bio, or send us a DM for more info!

PILATES ARC X REFORMER WORKSHOP

On September 18th we are hosting our first Pilates Arc Reformer workshop at our Parsons Green location!

It will be hosted by our very own Neil Dimmock and will focus on:

➡️ An Introduction to the Pilates Arc and its components, which provide access to specific positions or key training methods.

➡️ The basic application of the Pilates Arc

➡️ How to deliver fully functioning class integrating the Pilates Arc.

➡️ Time to practice and explore methods whilst under the supervison of a fully qualified tutor

Interested in joining us? Sign up on the ‘Workshop’ page of out site!

Want to train with LPA at ?

Our 2026 course dates are:

Reformer course:

JULY
Sat 11th - Sun 12th &
Sat 18th - Sun 19th

Mat Teaching Diploma:

NOVEMBER
2-4th & 9-11th

You can send us a DM, or head over to our site to enrol!

When swimming looks more like...floundering, how do we fix it? 🤔

Hannah gives us her key cues to set clients up for success in Swimming.

As always, our priority as instructors should be levelling movements, progressing until clients have the ability to perform the full expression properly, not just throwing them in at the deep end (pun intended.)

More advanced classes doesn’t just mean adding “harder exercises.”

As teachers, there are a range of adjustments we should consider when leading a levelled class to ensure clients get an effective but enjoyable workout.

So, we asked Kirstin Stewart, who leads our Reformer Sequencing Workshop here at LPA, what key considerations teachers should adapt for their levelled classes:

🎶 Music

Often overlooked, but music should reflect the style and pace of your class.

If your class is faster-paced, as many advanced classes are, your music should correspond to this. Think about the pace your clients are capable of moving at and choose a playlist with a suitable BPM to encourage this.

Additionally, beginner clients will need more guidance, so music should be quieter to ensure they can clearly hear your cues. More advanced clients are likely to prefer louder music, as they generally require less instruction.

🤫 Speak Less

Because advanced clients typically need less cueing, you should probably speak a little less than you would in a beginner class, giving clients more space to move independently.

Louder music can also help ease the pressure to fill every moment with instruction.

😴 Less Rest

Advanced classes generally require less recovery and setup time, as clients tend to have greater endurance, body awareness, and understanding of movements.

Classes can therefore become more dynamic. Think about cueing the next movement while counting down the previous one to create smoother, more fluid transitions for advanced clients.

👯 More Balance & Unilateral Choreography

Advanced clients are often better equipped to handle instability, coordination challenges, and unilateral movements.

Incorporating more balancing and single-sided choreography can help improve proprioception and control. Plus your advanced clients will probably find these challenges engaging!

If you want a master class in Reformer programming, Kirstin is hosting her workshop at LPA London on Friday the 29th of May 2pm-6pm!

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Are your client’s Roll Ups looking a bit like this...? ⬆️

We asked Hannah what she would cue to fix their form!

Remember to always offer modifications if your client is struggling in full expression e.g. bent legs or reduced range of movement for Roll Up 👏