Pilates for Menopause™
Equipment

The concept of MORE. More Organic Movement. More Resistance. More Endurance

Recommended Pre requisites: Support your Floor, Health and Exercise for Menopause Mat Theory and Practical

Course description

This course contains innovative and progressive exercises on the Pilates Cadillac, Reformer and Chair that follow the Center’s concepts of MORE aimed at improving the health and wellness of the menopause years.

Continuing education credits

8 NPCP– National Pilates Certification Program
6 PAA– Pilates Alliance Australasia

Course objectives

You will gain a deep understanding of

• How to create Pilates based exercises on the Cadillac, Reformer and Chair to accommodate the changes in the menopausal body.
• The exercise concepts of MORE, adding more spring tension, more innovative exercises, and more endurance to the program.
• The need to challenge this population with movement that encourages strength, balance and brain power.

Course Outline

Practical only

• Implementing the menopause exercise concepts of MORE on the Pilates Cadillac, Reformer and Chair
• Designing programs that include brain teasers, weight bearing and balance exercises
• The pelvic and pelvic floor form the foundation for all exercises designed
• Hip and shoulder work is emphasised
• Enjoying innovative and creative choreography on the Cadillac, Reformer and Chair
• Includes Rocking and Rolling to Release elements on the Pilates Equipment to address the stiffness created by the decrease of female hormones.

Course requirements for Specialist track

• Live or online coursework
• 1 self-assessment video
• 10 hours self practice log (log book included)
• 10 hours teaching log (log book included)
• 1 teaching video

This course fulfills 1 requirement for The Women’s Health Pilates Certification™

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