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Professional Reformer Pilates Teacher Training

Professional Pilates education that meets industry standards and studio expectations. Train directly under one of the most respected names in Pilates: Michael King. In this course, you get:

  • Deep grounding in the original Pilates method matwork and reformer work, rooted in decades of tradition.

  • Practical skills to teach safe, effective, and adaptable studio-reformer classes, whether 1-to-1 or group-based, in real studio settings or boutique wellness spaces.

  • An internationally recognised qualification built around decades of teaching excellence, giving you confidence and professional credentials from day one.

  • Dates for the next in-person training at Reformerpilates HQ are as follows:

    • Level 3 Matwork - September 12th -13th and September 19th -20th 2026

    • Level 3 Studio Reformer - October 10th - 11th and October 17th - 18th 2026

    Students should expect to invest around 60 hours of out-of-classroom training, online via the training platform provided by the MK academy.

Go from enthusiast to qualified instructor in 6 weeks, and teach all over the world!

  • Full YMCA approved qualification in teaching reformer pilates requires both: Level 3 Diploma in instructing pilates Matwork AND Level 3 Diploma in instructing pilates Studio Reformer.

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Training Pathway

Our training follows a clear and logical progression, ensuring strong foundations before advancing to apparatus-based teaching.

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Stage 1: Level 3 Mat Pilates Qualification

This is the essential foundation of professional Pilates teaching.

You will learn:

  • Functional anatomy and biomechanics

  • Core principles of Pilates

  • Safe and effective mat-based programming

  • Cueing, corrections, and modifications

  • Teaching diverse bodies and abilities

Outcome:

  • Level 3 Mat Pilates Qualification

  • Ability to teach Mat Pilates professionally

  • Strong anatomical understanding required for apparatus work

Price:

  • £790.00 (+VAT) or you can pay via Klarna and spread the payments for up to 36 months

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Stage 2: Level 3 Reformer Pilates Qualification

Building on your Level 3 foundation, this stage focuses on comprehensive Reformer education.

You will learn:

  • Reformer apparatus mechanics and setup

  • Full Reformer repertoire

  • Progressions, regressions, and programming

  • Client assessment and class design

  • Teaching group and 1:1 Reformer sessions

  • Injury awareness and contraindications

Outcome:

  • Qualification to teach Reformer Pilates

  • Eligibility to teach in studios internationally (subject to local requirements)

  • Confidence to teach safely, creatively, and professionally

Price:

  • £790.00 (+VAT) or you can pay via Klarna and spread the payments for up to 36 months

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train with Michael King, a legend in the pilates world

In an industry where Pilates training has become increasingly diluted, ReformerPilates.com was created to do things properly.

Our Teacher Training Programme is built for those who want more than a short course or studio-specific certificate. It’s for teachers and studios who value credibility, clarity, and long-term career progression.

  • You Graduate Qualified, Not Just Certified

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  • Industry-Leading Education Partner

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  • Credibility That Travels With You

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  • Part of the Reformer pilates.com Ecosystem

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the importance of being qualified

Qualification v’s Certification – Why It Matters

choose a course that offers you a
full qualification

  • Structured syllabus mapped to industry standards

  • Formal assessments and teaching practice

  • Recognised credentials

  • Eligibility for professional insurance

  • Broader employability across studios

certification only courses are often very limited

  • Attendance-based training

  • Limited assessment

  • Studio-specific methods

  • Often not recognised outside that brand or studio

ensure you spend your time and money on recognised teaching qualifications

In recent years, the Pilates industry has seen a rise in studio-led and brand-led training programmes. While many of these offer certification, they do not provide a recognised teaching qualification.

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industry led training

Our Education Partner: Michael King

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ReformerPilates.com has partnered with Michael King, one of the most established and respected educators in the global Pilates industry, to deliver a teacher training programme built on depth, integrity, and professional standards.

Industry-recognised qualifications

Michael King has been educating Pilates teachers for decades. His qualifications are trusted by studios, insurers, and professional bodies worldwide.

Robust anatomy and movement science education

MK is widely recognised for his anatomy-led, evidence-informed approach to movement education.

A syllabus aligned with modern studio demands

Developed through Michael King’s education framework, reflecting real-world studio teaching, clients, and expectations.

Teaching standards that meet professional and insurance requirements

Our programme follows Michael King’s recognised training framework, meeting professional teaching standards and supporting insurance eligibility.

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Who This Programme Is For

This programme is for those who want to teach Pilates with credibility, confidence, and purpose.

  • Aspiring Pilates teachers looking for a clear, structured pathway into the profession

  • Existing instructors wanting to upskill and qualify in Reformer Pilates

  • Studio owners training teams to a consistent, professional standard

  • Teachers seeking transferable credentials respected across studios and locations

Whether you’re starting your teaching journey or advancing your career, this programme supports long-term success, credibility, and confident teaching.

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FAQs

  • ReformerPilates.com HQ, Arise Innovation Hub, Science Park, Maypole Blvd, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TX

  • For the course, we ask attendees to have some experience with group exercise, reformer pilates or mat pilates. We ask attendees to confirm that they have attended at least 20 reformer or mat pilates classes.

  • The online training is provided to help you come to the in-person training prepared to get the most out of it. There are free classes to attend and observe.

    The anatomy and physiology components are currently facilitated by drummond and if you have not done this as part of another fitness or physiotherapy course, this is a chunky section of learning.

    The online platform will also help drive you to an submit your assessment to gain your qualification.

  • Everyone learns at different speeds, but around 30 hours for each course.

  • At the end of the in person training and subject to completion of critical sections.

    • Each student will submit a video of a 1 hour class to a minimum of 5 attendees. This can be done up to 3 months after the training sessions, providing you plenty of time to practice before submitting.

    • LARS submission detailing the planning of your class and other questions to answer around your approach.

    • Successful attendance of the 4 days for each course.

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