Let us guide you through the 'need to know' anatomy and movement basics essential to your Reformer Training

Learning Outcomes

  • A basic understanding of the anatomy and movement of the body, applicable to Reformer Pilates

  • A break down of the skeletal and muscular systems with application to exercises and movement associated with Reformer Pilates

  • An understanding of movement levers, planes of movement, and muscle groups responsible for specific actions. A breakdown of the major muscle groups and movement patterns

  • Verbal cue considerations to help apply the knowledge of this module to your teaching to add depth and knowledge to class delivery

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Basic Anatomy and Movement

  • 2

    Workshop Curriculum

  • 3

    Introduction

  • 4

    Section 1 : Movement

    • Movement

  • 5

    Types of Movement

    • Types of Movement

    • Flexion

    • Flexion

    • Extension

    • Extension

    • Abduction

    • Abduction of the Upperbody

    • Abduction of the Lowerbody

    • Adduction

    • Adduction of the Upperbody

    • Adduction of the Lowerbody

    • Rotation

    • Rotation

    • Circumduction

    • Elevation and Depression

    • Elevation / Depression of the Shoulders

    • Supination and Pronation

    • Supination / Pronation of the Hand

    • Supination / Pronation of the Foot

    • Supine and Prone

    • Supine

    • Prone

    • Movement Quiz
  • 6

    Section 2 : Muscles

    • Muscles

  • 7

    What is a Muscle?

    • What is a Muscle?

    • What is a Muscle Quiz
  • 8

    Muscle Origin, Insertion and Action

    • Muscle Origin, Insertion and Action

    • Hip Abduction

    • Muscle Origin, Insertion and Action Quiz
  • 9

    Types of Contraction

    • Types of Contraction

    • Concentric and Eccentric Contraction

    • Types of Contraction Quiz

  • 10

    Section 3 : The Spine

    • The Spine

    • The Spine Quiz
  • 11

    Bones of the Spine

    • Bones of the Spine

    • Bones of the Spine Quiz
  • 12

    Muscles of the Spine

    • Muscles of the Spine

    • Muscles of the Spine Quiz
  • 13

    Movement of the Spine

    • Movement of the Spine / Neck Alignment

    • Spinal Flexion Exercise Example 1: Curl Up

    • Verbal Cues / Spinal Flexion / Curl Up

    • Spinal Flexion Exercise Example 2: The Pike

    • Verbal Cues / Pike

    • Spinal Extension Exercise: Prone Box Pull / Swan Lift

    • Verbal Cues / Spinal Extension / Prone Box Pull / Swan Lift

    • Spinal Rotation Exercise Example / The Woodchopper

    • Verbal Cues / The Woodchopper

    • Spinal Lateral Flexion Exercise Example / Box Oblique Crunch - The Albatross

    • Verbal Cues / The Albatross

    • Isometric Contraction Exercise Example / The Plank

    • Verbal Cues / The Plank

    • Movement of the Spine Quiz
  • 14

    Section 4 : The Pelvis, Hip and Knee

    • The Pelvis, Hip and Knee
  • 15

    Bones of the Pelvis, Hip and Knee

    • Bones of the Pelvis, Hip and Knee
  • 16

    Muscles of the Hip and Knee

    • Muscles of the Hip and Knee
  • 17

    Movement of the Hip

    • Movement of the Hip

    • Hip Flexion and Hip Extension Exercise Example / The Lunge

    • Verbal Cues / The Lunge

    • Hip Flexion and Hip Extension Exercise Example 2 / The Glute Bridge

    • Verbal Cues / The Glute Bridge

    • Hip Abduction Exercise Example / The Standing Outer Thigh

    • Verbal Cues / Standing Outer Thigh

    • Hip Adduction Exercise Example / The Standing Inner Thigh

    • Verbal Cues / Standing Inner Thigh

    • Movement of the Hip Quiz
  • 18

    Movement of the Knee

    • Movement of the Knee

    • Knee Flexion and Knee Extension Exercise Example / The Squat

    • The Squat

    • Isometric Contraction Exercise Example / The Scooter

    • Verbal Cues / The Scooter

    • Movement of the Knee Quiz
  • 19

    Section 5 : The Lower Leg

    • The Lower Leg
  • 20

    Bones of The Lower Leg and Ankle Joint

    • Bones of The Lower Leg and Ankle Joint

    • Bones of the Lower Leg and Ankle Joint Quiz
  • 21

    Muscles of The Lower Leg

    • Muscles of The Lower Leg

    • Muscles of the Lower Leg Quizz
  • 22

    Movement of the Foot

    • Movement of the Foot

    • Plantar Flexion

    • Dorsiflexion Exercise / Single Leg Press

    • Verbal Cues / Dorsiflexion / Single Leg Press with the Ring

    • Foot Position

    • Foot Position / The Squat

    • Movement of the Foot Quiz
  • 23

    Section 6 : The Shoulder

    • The Shoulder
  • 24

    Bones and Movement of the Wrist

    • Bones and Movement of the Wrist
  • 25

    Bones of the Shoulder

    • Bones of the Shoulder
  • 26

    Muscles of the Shoulder

    • Muscles of the Shoulder

    • Muscles of the Shoulder Quiz
  • 27

    Movement of the Shoulder

    • Movement of the Shoulder

    • Shoulder Movements

    • Internal / External Rotation of the Shoulder

    • Shoulder Flexion / Shoulder Extension Exercise Example / The Wheelbarrow

    • Verbal Cues / The Wheelbarrow

    • Shoulder Flexion / Shoulder Extension / The Reverse Arm Pull

    • Verbal Cues / Reverse Kneeling Arm Pull

    • Shoulder Abduction / Shoulder Adduction / The Lat Pull Down

    • Verbal Cues / Lat Pull Down

    • Internal / External Shoulder Rotation Exercise Example / Cable Pull

    • Internal / External Shoulder Rotation Exercise / Cable Pull

    • Circumduction Exercise Example / Shoulder Circles

    • Circumduction Exercise Example / Shoulder Circles

    • Elevation and Drepression of the Scapula

    • Elevation / Depression / The Shoulder

    • Scapula Upward Rotation

    • Scapula Upward Rotation / The Shoulder Press

    • Movement of the Shoulder Quiz
  • 28

    Course Summary

    • What have you learnt and how do you apply it all?

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Basic Anatomy and Movement Module