Become a Movement Teacher With Kim
Upcoming Balanced Body Training/Certifications
(In date order)
Balanced Body Movement Principles
February 19, 20 2021
The Balanced Body Movement Principles form the foundation of Balanced Body Education. They include the most important information on anatomy, assessment, biomechanics and foundational exercises needed to become a successful Pilates teacher, personal trainer or movement educator. The course mixes information on how the body works with basic exercises to illustrate the information in movement. Broken down into five categories: Whole Body Movement, Trunk Integration, Lower Body Strength and Power, Upper Body Strength and Balance and Dynamic Flexibility, Rest and Relaxation, the Movement Principles provide a solid foundation for training in any environment, with any equipment. You will come away with a complete toolbox for effectively training clients to recover from injuries, improve their general fitness and enhance their performance. The focus on a practical understanding of common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting, and learning new exercise techniques with ease.
Teacher Trainer: Kim Munoz
Balanced Body Mat 1
March 12,13 2021
Introduction to Pilates & Beginning/Intermediate Exercises
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post-natal classes are included.
Prerequisites:
- Movement Principles
- 6 months movement teaching experience recommended
- Anatomy (strongly recommended)
- 10 Pilates Mat Classes completed
Teacher Trainer: Kim Munoz
Balanced Body Reformer 1
April 9,10 2021
Introduction to the Reformer & Beginning Exercises
This course introduces the Universal Reformer, the center piece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 includes an introduction to safely using the Pilates Reformer for a wide variety of supine, seated and standing exercises for the beginning to intermediate student. Movement Principles include improving lower body alignment, creating balanced muscle development and learning a protocol for effectively training the upper body.
Prerequisites:
- Movement Principles
- 20 Reformer Classes
- 1 year experience teaching movement (recommended)
- Anatomy required prior to testing out
Teacher Trainer: Kim Munoz
Balanced Body Mat 2
May 7, 8, 2021
Intermediate/Advanced Exercises
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating successful Mat classes.
Prerequisites:
- Movement Principles
- Mat 1
Teacher Trainer: Kim Munoz
Balanced Body Reformer 2
June 18, 19, 2021
Intermediate Exercises
Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and modifications along with programs designs for special populations including pre–and post–natal clients and clients with osteoporosis and lower back injuries. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
Prerequisites:
- Reformer 1
Teacher Trainer: Kim Munoz
Balanced Body Mat 3
July 16, 17, 2021
Enhanced Mat + Props
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
CEC course: Take for continuing education credits or simply to add infinite variety to your current Mat programming. Students who have taken Mat training, either from Balanced Body or another provider are welcome.
Prerequisites:
- Mat 1 and 2 or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program.
Teacher Trainer: Kim Munoz
Balanced Body Reformer 3
August 20, 21, 2021
Advanced Exercises & Programming
Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises to challenge clients to achieve their best. Progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills are included along with an introduction to the revolutionary Principle Based Programming System helping you to create successful classes for clients at any level.
Prerequisites:
- Reformer 1 and 2
Teacher Trainer: Kim Munoz