A New Pathway To Be Certified As A Group Reformer Instructor 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Develop the knowledge, practical skills and critical thinking required to confidently instruct safe, effective and results-focused Group Reformer classes.

This is a new pathway created by Reformer Academy and AUSactive to certify instructors exclusively in Group Reformer Instruction. 

This is not a Pilates certificate. Our approach is unique to the industry because our training is not based on Pilates methodology or principles.

The key difference is our focus on fundamental training principles in Reformer Education.  

Anyone coming from a background in fitness will be familiar with the philosophy of training target muscle groups and the principle of progressive overload.   

Reformer Academy uses a load scaling strategy in reformer exercise to achieve optimal clients outcomes in the group class environment. 

Nathan Ross Rees based his methodology on fundamental training principles, combined with a proprietary Group Reformer teaching strategy to achieve outstanding client results.

You will be set-up for success with systems specifically designed to be effective in Group Reformer training.

COURSE STRUCTURE

10-Week Structured Learning Pathway combining online education, personalised competency-based feedback and assessment.

ONLINE

  • 35 Hours – 10-Week Structured Course
  • 10 Hours – Weekly Live 1:1 Mentoring & Practice Teaching with Nathan
  • 5 Hours – Weekly Assessment Schedule

IN-PERSON (OPTION TO ADD)

  • 10 Hours – 2-Day Intensive Teacher Training Event 

Complete a Structured 10-Week Online Course, stay on-track with:

  • Weekly progress check-ins
  • Weekly live 1:1 mentoring
  • Weekly practice teaching sessions
  • Weekly assessments
  • Learn to NEW exercises each week
  • All with support and guidance from Nathan Ross Rees

The assessment schedule is integrated into the 10-week program to ensure competency in understanding and teaching performance. 

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFCATE

  • Structured 10-Week Online Course
  • Weekly Live 1:1 with Nathan 
  • Practice Teaching Feedback 
  • Mentoring & Support 
  • Progress Check-Ins
  • Instructor Manual
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

 

Online Learning Portal

Immediate access to structured learning modules, educational videos and teaching resources.

  

Exercise Library

150+ Group Reformer exercises with coaching principles, spring recommendations and teaching considerations.

 

Ready-to-Teach Class Plans

Professionally designed class plans including:

• Full-body programming

• Beginner to advanced progressions

• Spring loading guidance

• Coaching prompts

• Modular programming systems

 

Practical Mentoring

Personalised instruction, practical coaching and assessment designed to build teaching confidence.

 

Instructor Certificate

Receive the Nathan Ross Rees Reformer Academy Instructor Certificate upon successful completion of all course requirements.

 

Ongoing Educational Resources

Continue developing with access to future educational content, programming resources and professional development opportunities.

Instructor Manual

A comprehensive printed manual covering the Nathan Ross Rees Reformer Academy Method, teaching systems, exercise principles and programming.

Online Learning

Complete the online self-paced pathway before your practical assessment.

You'll study:

• 10 structured learning modules

• 100+ educational videos

• Exercise demonstrations

• Teaching methodology

• Programming principles

• Spring loading systems

• Personalised mentorship throughout the course

 

Practical Application

Develop your teaching confidence through practical application.

You'll complete:

• Practice teaching

• Class observation

• Exercise analysis

• Weekly teaching methodology sessions 

• Personalised feedback

• Instructor development activities

 

Assessment

Demonstrate competency through practical and theory assessment.

Assessment includes:

• Online theory assessment

• Practical teaching assessment

• Individual feedback

• Competency-based evaluation

You'll develop expertise in:

âś“ The Nathan Ross Rees Reformer Academy Method

âś“ First principles of effective Group Reformer instruction

âś“ Exercise mechanics and movement analysis

âś“ Spring loading principles and progressive overload

âś“ Targeting muscle groups and creating mechanical tension

âś“ Intelligent exercise sequencing and class flow

âś“ Programming balanced, full-body Group Reformer workouts

âś“ Instructor awareness and client observation

âś“ Adapting exercise to serve client needs

âś“ Effective cueing and communication systems

✓ Managing groups of 10–20+ participants

âś“ Creating exceptional client experiences

✓ Critical thinking and instructor awareness

âś“ Building confidence through practical application

YOUR CERTIFCATE PATHWAY

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