Smart Workout is proud to offer our premier instructor training and certification program, specializing in the use of the Pilates Reformer machine. Our training classes are limited to a maximum of 6 people, ensuring a level of attention to our participants, that is optimal and personalized. We welcome you to take a free class with Megan Frummer, our program director, prior to submitting a registration application. Call us at 212-661-1660 so that we can arrange this for you.
Program Overview
The class instruction is 46 hours, given over 4 weekends (8 days), from 12:30pm to 6:30pm on Saturdays; 12:30pm to 6pm on Sundays; or 6 weekdays, in a 2 week period, M, W, Fri, M, W, Fri, from 8:45am to 5pm. Additional hours are required for teacher observation (15), self mastery (30), and apprentice (30).
Tuition is $950; exam fees $150; class manual $60.
Smart Workout is a member of Pilates Method Alliance. The course provides CEU’s for PMA (12 units) and AFAA (15 units).
About the Reformer
The Reformer is an extraordinarily flexible piece of exercise equipment, allowing resistance and support for exercises involving every part of the body. Our program gives our participants a thorough understanding of how to use the Pilates Method on the Reformer to develop core and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, co-ordination and balance.
The Smart Workout program employs two different types of Reformer machines: the Balanced Body IQ, and the Stamina Premiere XP.
We also employ Reformer accessories: the sitting box, footstraps, poles, foam cushions, gripper mats, spacers, and the Pilates Ring.
General Course Objectives
Smart Workout’s program provides a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to enable our participants to learn:
Smart Workout will provide our applicants with the depth of knowledge and practical programming options needed to teach effective group, or personal training programs, to clients of any age or fitness level.
Curriculum
Part 1: Foundation – 7 hours
Part 2: Exercises – 32 hours
Part 3: Class Design – 7 hours
Pre-requisites for the program
Applicants must fulfill one of the following 4 alternative sets of requirements:
1. Mat Certified
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2. Certified group fitness, personal trainer, chiropractor, massage / physical therapist. This group must take 20 classes of Mat or Reformer at Smart Workout during the month before the program starts. ($150 gym access fee*)
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3. Formal movement training in dance or yoga. This group must take 20 classes of Mat or Reformer at Smart Workout during the month before the program starts; read assigned chapters in the text “Anatomy of Movement,”; pass our anatomy exam; and pass a personal assessment with Megan. ($150 gym access fee*, plus $50 exam fee)
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4. If you believe that you could benefit from, and be able to keep up with the pace of the curriculum, please tell us your pilates and other exercise experience, and your reasons/goals for taking this program. If Megan assesses that your goals could be achieved, you would need to take 20 hours of Pilates Classes at Smart Workout; pass a personal assessment by Megan; and pass our Anatomy exam ($150 gym access fee*, plus $50 exam fee).
Please note that we can not accept applicants who are currently pregnant.
*Smart Workout members and employees do not have to pay a gym access fee.
Anatomy Prerequisite
The best Pilates instructors have a solid foundation in Anatomy, and in the principles of Pilates. Any applicants who do not have a background in Anatomy, will be required to obtain and read “Anatomy of Movement” by Blandine Calais-Germain (approximate cost of $30, available through Amazon.com) and to pass a written anatomy exam, prior to being able to commence the program.
Observation, Self Mastery, and Apprenticeship Requirements
A minimum number of hours of Observation, Self Mastery, and practice teaching (apprenticeship) are required for certification.
Observation means watching sessions taught by a Smart Workout instructor. Students should log observation hours after the course has been completed, and they have received guidance on what to observe.
Observation is an excellent method to increase understanding of verbal and manual cueing, program sequencing, and to hone teaching skills.
Self Mastery can be fulfilled by:
Completing the workshop would fulfill the CEU requirements for PMA (12 units) and AFAA (15 units).
Certification and Examinations
At the conclusion of the coursework, students will receive a letter stating that they have completed the Smart Workout Reformer Skills Workshop and would be eligible to receive continuing education credits.
In order to receive a Smart Workout Certification, students must successfully complete the Observation, Self Mastery, and Apprenticeship hours, and pass a Practical exam and a written exam. Students must complete Observation and Self Mastery hours to be eligible to take a Practical exam demonstrating their teaching ability, and must pass the Practical exam in order to proceed to Apprenticeship. At the conclusion of the Apprenticeship hours, students must take a written exam.
The practical exam must be taken within 3 months of the start of the coursework, and the written exam must be taken within 7 months of the start of the coursework.
Please note that there is a fee associated with each exam.
Practical ExamTeachers will be rated in the following areas:
Grading is pass/fail
Written Exam
Policy Statements
If a student misses 12 hours or less, make up time is required in the form of personal sessions with Megan or Ryan at a cost of $100/hr. Megan or Ryan will assess how many hours would be needed, which would range from 2 to 6 hours.
If a student misses more than 12 hours, or fails to make up the missed hours in a timely manner ("timely" being defined as before the missed material is incorporated into, or built upon, in succeeding lectures), the course is forfeited, and the entire course must be retaken in order to examine and certify.
If a student doesn’t pass on the first try, we’ll discuss what is needed to focus on in order to pass, and set up a timeline for completion. There will be a $100 re-exam fee.
Refunds/Cancellations
If cancellation is made more than 30 days before the course start date, the entire deposit, less a $25 administrative fee, will be refunded.
If cancellation is less than 30 days before the course start date, but more than 2 weeks before the course start date, there can be no refund, but the deposit can be transferred to a different course section.
If cancellation is made less than 2 weeks before the start dates, the deposit is forfeited (unless we have a waiting list and can fill your spot, in which case you could transfer your deposit to a different course section.)
Cancellation after the course has started forfeits the deposit.
Course Materials
Anatomy of Movement, by Blandine Calais-Germain (can be obtained at amazon.com, approximate cost $30)
Return to Life Through Contrology, by Joseph Pilates (can be obtained at amazon.com, approximate cost $20)
Smart Workout Instruction Manual … $60
Our Teachers
Megan Frummer (Program Director):
Certifications and Education:
Stott Pilates Certification, Mat,
Physical Mind Certification, All Apparatus: Reformer, Cadillac, and Chair
Gyrotonic Instructor- foundation course and all equipment
Gyrosonesis Instructor
B.A., Magna cum Laude, Macalester College
Student, School of American Ballet
14 years experience teaching on equipment
Ryan Robson
Certification and Education:
Stott Pilates Certifications:
Advanced Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels
Advanced Mat and Reformer
Stott Courses and workshops:
Injuries and Special Populations
Power Based Fitness Circle
Intense Sculpting Challenge
Other workshops:
Pink Ribbon Program—post operative workout for breast cancer survivors
Columbia College, Dance/Movement Therapy Program
7 years teaching on equipment
Sept/Oct Class Schedule
Weekends Session:
Saturdays - Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4
Sundays - Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5
All Saturday clases run from 12:30 to 6:30pm
All Sunday classes run from 12;30 to 6:00pm
Mid-Week Session
Mondays - Sept 15, Sept 22
Wednesdays - Sept 18, Sept 24
Fridays - Sept 19, Sept 26
All weekday classes run from 8:45am to 5:00 pm
Application Form
Our application is available in PDF format. Just click and print out the form. Then simply FAX or Mail back to us.
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