The foundation of our education program, Balanced Body® Movement Principles & Pilates Essentials shows how to recognize, improve and teach fundamental movement. This course is designed for both new and experienced instructors to refine their understanding of the body in motion. It provides the foundational knowledge necessary for you to understand fundamental movement and become a truly transformative instructor. Movement Principles & Pilates Essentials is a program requirement for our Pilates Instructor Training and Integrated Movement Specialist certificate. The Movement Principles & Pilates Essentials provides a solid foundation for training in all training environments and 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. <h4><b>เนื้อหาหลักสูตร Movement Principles &amp; Pilates Essentials :</b></h4> <ul> Prerequisites None Movement Principles & Pilates Essentials Includes: Five sections: Whole Body Movement, Trunk Integration, Lower Body Training, Upper Body Training, Mobility and Restoration Overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement Exercise instruction in foundational exercises applicable in diverse movement and fitness settings Detailed, full color manual and streaming video to enhance your learning “experience” Cueing, coaching, and teaching tips

Join the Balanced Body® Reformer program and become a successful Reformer instructor, after completing the 72 hours of face-to-face instruction, 126 hours of practice – a combination of self-practice, observation and practice teaching and a written and practical test. Reformer I – includes an introduction to the Pilates Reformer, set up and safety, beginning exercises, program sequencing and teaching tips for group classes. Reformer II – includes intermediate exercises and modifications designed for group and individual instruction. Teaching successful classes and sessions to clients at different levels of ability is emphasized. Included are a variety of programs designed to keep your clients inspired. Reformer III – includes advanced exercises plus modifications for sports specific activities, tips for training the advanced client, and programs designed for specific sports.

Add challenge and variety to your Pilates Mat class with the new lightweight Pilates Arc. Increase your abdominal work and expand your repertoire with this great new toy.

AMP UP YOUR VERTICAL AND CORE TRAINING! The CoreAlign® system from Balanced Body® stimulates core muscles to fire in perfect timing while performing challenging exercises, stretches, and core controlled aerobic training. The CoreAlign® provides a superior environment for training gait, balance, core stability and sport specific movements in a flexible and dynamic environment. Get a unique exercise experience that improves gait, posture, balance, and more. All fitness levels will feel the difference, from everyday function to competitive athletes! FIT Thailand offers Balanced Body® CoreAlign® training for individuals with a strong background in movement, such as accredited Pilates instructors, personal trainers, movement teachers and physical therapists. Instructor Training CoreAlign® 1: Foundations (16 Hours)  Foundations, is the heart of the CoreAlign® training program. The course includes the theoretical basis of the CoreAlign® method along with essential exercises to illustrate the full potential of the CoreAlign®. Program includes:  60+ foundation exercises designed to build functional movement skills applicable to daily life and athletic pursuits. Exercises in standing, plank, all fours and supine positions.  Specific exercise Tracks to focus on Trunk Integration, Upper Body Strength and Balance, Lower Body Strength and Power, Gait and Dynamic Flexibility. Progressions and regressions to address clients at different levels of ability. Specific modifications and precautions for working with clients with injuries and special populations. The Balanced Body® Movement Principles to make your training more efficient, effective and safe.  CoreAlign® equipment set up, maintenance and safety.

AMP UP YOUR VERTICAL AND CORE TRAINING!  The CoreAlign® system from Balanced Body® stimulates core muscles to fire in perfect timing while performing challenging exercises, stretches, and core controlled aerobic training. The CoreAlign® provides a superior environment for training gait, balance, core stability and sport specific movements in a flexible and dynamic environment. Get a unique exercise experience that improves gait, posture, balance, and more. All fitness levels will feel the difference, from everyday function to competitive athletes! FIT Thailand offers Balanced Body® CoreAlign® training for individuals with a strong background in movement, such as accredited Pilates instructors, personal trainers, movement teachers and physical therapists. Instructor Training CoreAlign® 2: Progressions (16 Hours)  Progressions, builds on the foundation of CoreAlign® 1 with progressions of the key exercises learned in CoreAlign® 1 and additional exercise categories, training options and teaching techniques. Program includes: Progressions of plank and standing exercises to address a range of training goals from core stabilization to creating integrated rotation for throwing sports. Training options using rotator discs, variable directions of resistance and moments of suspension. Exercises to challenge balance, coordination and complex movement patterns to prepare clients for anything life throws their way. CoreAlign® 2 provides an excellent platform for improving functional movement patterns for clients at any level of ability from physical therapy patients to professional athletes.

This course includes an introduction to the key elements of the musculoskeletal system including the bones, joint structure and function and the primary muscles involved in movement. Specifically geared toward Pilates and movement teachers, it includes practical exercises on the functions of the muscles and joints allowing you to embody the information more effectively.

Learn to use small balls in a surprising variety of ways to add challenge, interest and fun to your Mat classes. Balls can be used to increase proprioception and alignment, assist in engaging the core, and add balance and stability challenges. This is one of the most inexpensive ways to add variety to your classes

Elastic tubing and bands bear a remarkable resemblance to the springs Joe Pilates used on his apparatus. Incorporating bands into a Mat class allows you to increase upper and lower body work, add resistance to basic Mat exercises and introduce Reformer repertoire into your classes.

The magic circle or ring is an original invention of Joseph Pilates that adds challenge to any Mat class. Learn the full repertoire, class sequences and fun ways to incorporate this inexpensive tool into your program.

The 6-inch foam roller adds balance and stability challenges to your classes. It is also a great tool for myofascial release and self-massage. Your students will love it!

The MOTR®a small, affordable piece of equipment that allows you to train your clients anywhere while focusing on key principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary easily to provide appropriate fitness challenges for clients at any level, from senior citizens to professional athletes. Learn key positions and exercises as well as sequences and programming for private and group sessions as well as how to combine Balanced Body®Movement Principles, the power of aerobic conditioning and the balance and release exercises of a foam roller in this inspiring workshop.

The MOTR®a small, affordable piece of equipment that allows you to train your clients anywhere while focusing on key principles of alignment, balance, core control and functional movement patterns. Exercises vary easily to provide appropriate fitness challenges for clients at any level, from senior citizens to professional athletes. Learn key positions and exercises as well as sequences and programming for private and group sessions as well as how to combine Balanced Body®Movement Principles, the power of aerobic conditioning and the balance and release exercises of a foam roller in this inspiring workshop.