Your clients are asking for strength training. But are you confident teaching it?
Your clients are coming to you with specific requests:
"I want to build my strength"
"My doctor says I need strength training for bone density."
"I'm perimenopausal and everyone keeps saying I need to start strength training."
Most traditional Pilates programming wasn't designed to build the strength and muscle mass your clients desperately need.
YOU WANT THIS:
To confidently answer "yes" when clients ask about strength training
To see your clients achieve real strength gains. Beyond mobility and endurance.
To program with scientific backing, not guesswork.
To meet the growing demand for strength-focused programming that your clients are actively seeking.
BUT YOU´RE DEALING WITH:
Uncertainty about the "right" approach to strength. You've tried adding heavier springs or more challenging exercises, but you're not sure if it's actually building strength or just making things harder.
Clients plateau after initial gains. Your clients' Pilates skills improve but you're not sure if their strength is too.
Overwhelm from conflicting information Instagram gurus say one thing, your course said another. What actually translates to your teaching?
THE TRUTH: IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT
Your Pilates certification taught you to teach Pilates. It didn't teach you strength-based programming.
Here's what most instructors don't realize
Pilates IS strength training—always has been.
But the way most of us were taught to program (high reps, light springs, constant variety, minimal rest) doesn't optimize for the strength gains your clients need.
You don't need new equipment or to become a gym instructor. You just need to apply evidence-based strength principles to the Pilates you already teach.
INTRODUCING...
Beyond The Burn: Building Strength in Pilates
A comprehensive course that gives you the knowledge, frameworks, and practical tools to confidently integrate progressive strength training into your Pilates teaching, starting immediately.
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This isn't about abandoning traditional Pilates or becoming a strength coach. It's about expanding your knowledge so you can serve the clients who are asking to build strength, while maintaining the Pilates principles you value.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I´M STEPH NEAL, FROM PILATES HQ
I'm not here to tell you to abandon Pilates and become a strength coach.
I love Pilates and I love that it asks for everything; precision, mindfulness, mobility, balance, co-ordination & strength.
But I also love strength training. And I know how many clients walk into our studios asking to improve their strength.
Here's what frustrated me: our traditional programming style underdoses for strength. We're giving clients endurance work while telling them it will make them stronger. They improve at Pilates movements, but they're not getting the strength gains they came for.
So I did a deep dive. I merged my physio knowledge, hours of additional coursework, and what I know works in individualised programming, with what I love about Pilates.
What emerged is a system that teaches instructors the strength science they missed in teacher trainin, and how to integrate it without abandoning Pilates principles.
This course is that system: evidence-based, practical, and designed specifically for Reformer instructors who want to serve clients seeking strength development without losing what makes Pilates, Pilates.
Steph Neal
"I've been incorporating strength sets into regular classes and people are loving it. I loving bringing it into my strong and all levels classes."
Ellen - Previous Course Participant
IMAGINE FEELING...
Confident in programming strength sets & supersets. Repeating exercises systematically, and knowing exactly when to progress clients.
Understanding the sweet spot for strength without killing the Pilates flow.
And best of all hearing that your clients are loving it!
ALL IN JUST 10 WEEKS TIME
BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS THE PROGRAM?
I´m so glad you asked, let´s break it down...
Five comprehensive modules plus four live zoom integration sessions that take you from understanding the science to confidently teaching strength-focused classes.
Module 01.
The Science of Strength Training
We'll dive into the science and theory behind strength training and why it's important to your clients.
Topics that will be covered:
The Importance of Strength Training.
Key differences: Traditional Pilates vs. Strength-Focused Pilates
Understanding "the burn" vs. true muscular failure
The Science of Strength Training: Reps/Sets/Rest for Strength/Endurance & Hypertrophy
Intensity (RPE & RIR) & Progressive Overload
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COURSE MODULES
This isn't just a "watch the videos" course. You'll join live sessions where we work through the concepts together.
4 Live Zoom Sessions
Friday's 12PM AEDT - starting Feb 6th
Feb 6th Zoom 1
Feel the burn vs Failure in your own body
Feb 20th Zoom 2
Straight Set Creation & Practice Teaching
March 6th Zoom 3
Superset Creation & Practice Teaching
March 20th Zoom 4
Troubleshooting & Progressive Programming.
BUT WAIT, THERE´S MORE!
Sign Up and You Also Get Access To
Strength Exercise Library
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(value $150)
Filmed exercises that I use in my own teaching with suggested cueing and progression options.
Never wonder "how do I teach this?".
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7 x Straight Set Exercise Videos
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15 x Superset Exercise Videos
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1 x 45 Minute Strength Based Reformer Class
Class Planning Calculator
(value $50)
Interactive tool that helps you structure class timing, calculate set durations, and ensure balanced programming.
HOW DO I KNOW IF IT´S RIGHT FOR ME?
You´re a great fit for the program if you are...
A certified Pilates instructor currently teaching Reformer-based classes
Have clients asking for strength training or "toning"
Feel uncertain about your current approach to adding challenge
Want evidence-based frameworks, not just more exercise ideas
Committed to client outcomes and willing to shift from traditional high-rep programming.
This might not be for you if you...
Don't currently teach Reformer-based Pilates classes regularly
Are looking for quick fixes or magic exercises rather than systematic programming
Aren't willing to progress your style of teaching based on strength principles
Are the Pilates police and think that strength training isn't Pilates
Your clients don't want to get stronger, prefer their current class style, or are already doing strength work elsewhere
THE FULL PACKAGE
The full
BEYOND THE BURN course plus bonuses
Everything you need to confidently teach strength-focused Pilates classes that deliver measurable results.
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5 Modules of Online Learning
4 Zoom Implementation Sessions
12 Months Access to Content
Ability to Attend Future Zoom Sessions
PLUS BONUSES!
Strength Exercise Library
Strength Class Calculator
Access to Community Chat Group
So, how does it work?
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ENROLL IN THE COURSE
Enroll in the course and you'll be sent an email with all you login details.
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START DIVING INTO THE ONLINE MODULES
Complete the self-paced video modules, fill out your workbooks, and build your exercise library.
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JOIN THE LIVE INTEGRATION SESSIONS
Attend 4 live Zoom calls to practice the concepts, workshop your programming, and get personalized guidance.
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IMPLEMENT
IN YOUR STUDIO
Start teaching your strength-focused sets and watch your clients achieve measurable results.
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