b"CLASS SPOTLIGHT: GROUP REFORMING!TEN HEALTHJoanne MathewsFounderAdam RidlerMaster Trainer and Head of Fitness& FITNESS Brett StarkowitzMaster Trainer and Head of EducationLONDONHow have group reformer classes Tell us why you or your instructorsenhanced your studio? enjoy teaching group classes.It was a happy accident. Convinced there wasWe pride ourselves on exceptional and community-a need and opportunity for a multi-disciplinarybased instructors who are passionate and bring health and fitness offer that would bridge the gaptheir own vibe. We recruit from a variety of between the medical sector and fitness, with Pilatesbackgrounds. Those already trained in teaching principles and reformers at its heart, Joanne openedPilates, but also anyone else who has an exercise her first studio in Londons Notting Hill, a staff ofbackground with group exercise experience, as well four, and ten Balanced Body Allegro Reformers. as personal trainers and exercise scientists.What types of classes do you offer? Name some benefits of joining a group session.We have a clear class structure and levels, but weThe sense of progression and achievement that dont take a cookie-cutter approach to classes.Pilates offers is great for building personal morale. Each session reflects the teacher's personality. WePilates also creates a mindful and distraction-free allow a degree of choice in class programming andenvironment. Without the need to pay attention encourage teachers to bring their personalitiesto metrics and performance monitors, clients can to the fore, enabling them to teach authentically,be present in the moment, and focus on their own providing greater variety for clients, and improvingbodies and the quality of their own movement.the overall class experience.LEARN MORE ATpilates.com 61"