Stephanie Neal
Pilates Mastery: Engaging Clients, Maximizing Progress, and Striking the Perfect Balance
Lately, I've been hearing a common struggle among teachers—the worry that clients are getting bored of their classes. It's a delicate...
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Stephanie Neal
- May 16
- 2 min
Exercise for Osteoporosis: Be Specific, Be Targeted
Osteoporosis is a condition that requires special attention when it comes to exercise. As a Pilates Teacher you know the incredible...
Stephanie Neal
- Mar 13
- 1 min
3 Steps to Teaching Advanced Pilates Repertoire
As a Pilates Instructor, it's natural to feel a little intimidated by the advanced exercises. But it's time to face this challenge...
Stephanie Neal
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Simplify your Reformer Pilates Class Planning
So that you can stop wasting hours scrolling online AND spend more time doing what you love! Almost every reformer pilates instructor I...
Stephanie Neal
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
How to Teach Multi-level Pilates Classes
Having multiple abilities in one class is a juggle for the most experienced of teachers, so if you are finding it challenging then the...
Stephanie Neal
- Jul 21, 2022
- 1 min
What to do when your Reformer Class Plan, doesn't go to Plan.
Ever Taught an exercise in class only to realise, it was too hard for your clients? You had another option up your sleeve but it was too...
Stephanie Neal
- May 7, 2022
- 2 min
5 Tips for New Pilates Teachers (That I wish someone had told me)
Read these 5 Tips to help you avoid some of the common mistakes New Pilates Teachers make when getting started.
Stephanie Neal
- Mar 7, 2022
- 2 min
Hands on Assists for Pilates Teachers
I'd love to know where you stand on using Hands-on Assists and Tactile Cueing in your Teaching? Are you a lover or a hater (or a never...
Stephanie Neal
- Feb 24, 2022
- 3 min
Save yourself time planning reformer classes.
BY PROGRESSING YOUR CLASS PLANS & YOUR CLIENTS There were two main things I found challenging about teaching and planning Reformer...
Stephanie Neal
- Jan 9, 2022
- 2 min
What to Teach to Beginner Pilates Clients
When we teach someone new to Pilates, or when we teach a New Exercise to someone, we really want to help set them up for success. We want...
Stephanie Neal
- Dec 21, 2021
- 2 min
How to Fill Your Pilates Classes and Create Raving Fans in the Process
This week I've been thinking about how I can best help the Reformer Pilates Teachers in my Mentoring program (HQ Academy), teach classes...
Stephanie Neal
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
What Springs Should I use for each Exercise?
As a new Pilates Teacher it can be tricky to get the hang of what springs to use for what exercise and when! Here are some tips to help...
Stephanie Neal
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
Tips for Teaching Open Level Pilates Classes
Teaching open-level pilates classes is one of the most challenging styles of classes to teach. There is so much that we have to focus on...
Stephanie Neal
- Sep 26, 2021
- 2 min
How to Teach Advanced Reformer Exercises
How to stop making these two mistakes when teaching the advanced reformer exercises
Stephanie Neal
- Aug 10, 2021
- 1 min
What to do when you have a New Client in Your Pilates Class
Ever had this happen to you? You have your pilates class all planned out only to arrive and realise that you've got a brand newy in your...
Stephanie Neal
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
How to Teach Reformer Classes that Flow
BY CREATING EXERCISE CLUSTERS Ever taught a class where you felt like your clients were getting up and down, changing positions, changing...
Stephanie Neal
- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min
Teaching Teaser on the Reformer
Teaser on the Reformer are you a lover or a hater?? OR Are you a “I’ve never tried it or taught it before - er” When I first started...
Stephanie Neal
- Feb 22, 2021
- 1 min
Teaching the Advanced Exercises without Overwhelming your clients
It's time to stop avoiding teaching the advanced exercises and get smarter and more strategic with the way you teach them. I know I know,...
Stephanie Neal
- Jan 26, 2021
- 3 min
How to Get Back into Exercise After a Break
Have you ever had time away from your regular exercise routine? Maybe from an injury, covid lockdowns or life getting busy? Or maybe...
Stephanie Neal
- Jan 8, 2021
- 2 min
3 Exercises to Help You With The Pilates Teaser
I used to Hate the Teaser, especially on the reformer. I just couldn’t do it. I mean you want me to lift these tree trunks off the floor...
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