The Pilates Reformer Manual for Instructors
by Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC, and Marci Clark
Christine and Marci are co-owners of PHI Pilates, specializing in Pilates education for fitness professionals. This comprehensive manual guides instructors through 27 beginning, 24 intermediate and 7 advanced Reformer exercises, plus variations. Illustrated with photos, each exercise features a clear explanation of proper set-up, movement, benefits, breathing, variations, prerequisites and cues. At the beginning of the book, the authors discuss the principles of Pilates, proper breathing, neutral spine, and common postural problems. The book also contains a section on starting your own Pilates program, including group reformer class formats and teaching tips, medical history forms, liability waivers, and Reformer safety and maintenance. An invaluable resource for any Pilates instructor. Paperback, black and white, 162 pages.