Advantages of Elixr Pilates

Elixr has been a pioneer in the fitness world by offering Pilates not only as one-on-one private sessions but by being the first to develop quality Group Reformer Classes of up to 25 people.

Elixr Pilates has an intelligent and pragmatic approach. One of the key advantages is that it is not based upon myths or unsubstantiated beliefs.

Elixr Pilates is developed with over 30 years of experience in the fitness world.

Elixr Pilates Course Director Katharine Millard is an exercise physiologist with a Masters Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. Katharine also has over 20 years experience in Pilates.

Elixr Pilates Fundamentals

This course will provide you with the fundamentals of Elixr Pilates prior to undertaking the Matwork or the Reformer courses.

The course includes:
• Elixr Pilates Principles
• Anatomy Review
• Posture and Alignment
• Postural Analysis
• Basic Biomechanics
• Understanding Core Stability and Core Strength

Duration: 5 hours
Prerequisites: Basic anatomy and Pilates training
(Certificate III in Fitness recommended)
Includes: Elixr Pilates Fundamental Manual
Required Textbooks: Manual of Structural Kinesiology by RT Floyd
(available from Elixr Education for $100.00)
Fitness Australia: 2 CECs

Elixr Pilates Matwork

The Matwork course will provide you with a practical foundation for dynamic personal or group teaching. The course offers a breakdown of a wide variety of Mat exercises to gain an understanding of their biomechanics and focus.

The course will provide you with the tools to design programs and teach from beginner to intermediate levels.

The course includes:
• Programming with Mat exercises (individual and group)
• Effective cueing, correction and motivational techniques
• Teaching skills for individual and group

Duration: 24 hours
Prerequisites: Elixr Pilates Fundamental Course
Includes: Elixr Pilates Matwork Manual
Fitness Australia: 15 CECs

Elixr Pilates Advanced Matwork

The course will teach you the Advanced Matwork exercises and their breakdown to allow you to incorporate more challenging exercises for your advanced level clients.

Duration: 6 hours
Prerequisites: Elixr Pilates Matwork Course
Required Textbooks: Elixr Pilates Matwork Manual

Elixr Pilates Reformer

This course will prepare you to teach an extensive range of Reformer exercises. The course covers the benefit, target muscles, precaution and modification of each exercise. Each exercise is analysed in detail to gain an understanding of its biomechanics and focus. Upon completion of the course, you will have the tools to design a program and teach from beginner to intermediate levels.

The course includes:
• Programming with Reformer exercises (individual and group)
• Effective cueing, correction and motivational techniques
• Teaching skills for individual and group
• Lesson plans

Duration: 30 hours
Prerequisites: Elixr Pilates Fundamental Course
Includes: Elixr Pilates Reformer Manual
Fitness Australia: 15 CECs

Elixr Pilates Advanced Reformer

The course will teach you the Advanced Reformer exercises and their breakdown to allow you to incorporate some very challenging exercises for your advanced level clients.

Duration: 8 hours
Prerequisites: Elixr Pilates Reformer Course
Required Textbooks: Elixr Pilates Reformer Manual

Elixr Pilates Anatomy For Human Movement

You will learn the terms and concepts of anatomy and physiology and gain an understanding of their practical application in exercise. The course includes the study of musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, human movement and exercise physiology (recommended prior learning for all Elixr Pilates courses).

Duration: 12 hours
Prerequisites: An interest in the human body and movement
Required Textbooks: Manual of Structural Kinesiology by RT Floyd
(available from Elixr Education for $100.00)

Elixr Pilates Studio

The Studio course will prepare you to teach a range of practical exercises utilising the Cadillac, Chair and Barrels. The course covers the benefit, target muscles, precaution and modification of each exercise. Each exercise is analysed in detail to gain an understanding of its biomechanics and focus.

Upon completion of the course, you with be able to personalise a program utilising an array of exercises on a variety of equipment to suit an individual.

The course includes:
• Learning to design a program in a fully equipped studio environment
• Effective cueing, correction and motivational techniques
• Programming and modifications for specific posture and conditions.

Duration: 36 hours
Prerequisites: Elixr Pilates Matwork and Reformer Courses
Includes: Elixr Pilates Studio Manual

Elixr Pilates Injury and Rehabilitation

The course will teach you the pathology of common injuries and physiological conditions of the body, and how to look after your clients under the guidance of a medical therapist.

Upon completion of the course, you with be able to personalise a program utilising an array of exercises on a variety of equipment to suit the specific need of the individual.

The course includes:
• Understanding the injured condition of the body
• Understanding the pathology to ensure you do not aggravate the condition
• Programming and modifications of exercises to assist with rehabilitation

Duration: 18hrs
Prerequisites: Elixr Pilates Matwork and Reformer Courses

Elixr Pilates Workshops for Instructors

MATWORK WITH PROPS
Duration: 6 hours
Prerequisites: Experience in Matwork exercises and familiarity with Elixr Pilates Matwork Manual
Suitability: All Pilates instructors

CREATIVE REFORMER
Duration: 6 hours
Prerequisites: Experience in Reformer exercises and familiarity with Elixr Pilates Reformer manual
Suitability: All Pilates instructors

PRENATAL PILATES
Duration: 6 hours
Prerequisites: Experience in Matwork and Reformer exercises
Suitability: All Pilates instructors

Course Registration and dates

For further details please contact:

Elixr Education
E: pilates@elixr.com.au
T: (02) 8113 8808

Click here to download an Elixr Pilates Course Registration Form

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