Strength-based Reformer Workshops by PLATFRM

How understanding strength training principles makes you a better Reformer trainer

The best Reformer trainers understand load, tension, and failure. They know how to push clients at the right intensity, at the right time — and how to program for real, measurable progress.

This two-day workshop is designed to help instructors confidently apply strength training principles to Reformer Pilates — so they can deliver structured, high-intensity classes that support real client progression.

Whether you’re new to teaching strength or looking to sharpen your programming and delivery, this workshop will bridge the gap between theory and practice — giving you the tools to teach with more clarity, purpose, and intent.

Who is it for?

What you’ll learn

  • Reformer trainers who want to better understand load, tension, and progression

  • Studio teams building a more structured, results-driven group experience

  • Instructors ready to go beyond the basics and deliver classes with real intention

Workshop breakdown

  • How strength training principles apply to the Reformer

  • How load and mechanical tension create change

  • Why springs = load – and why that matters

  • The role of layering, fanning and flow in endurance and progression

  • How to design structured strength formats using sets, reps, circuits, supersets and dropsets in a group fitness setting.

  • How to take clients to failure – with purpose.

  • Trainer confidence: building the skills to teach with clarity

Investment

Day 1 – Foundations of Strength Training

  • Strength, Hypertrophy, and Endurance: Understanding the Strength training spectrum

  • Applying strength principles to Reformer supporting class outcomes

  • Practical tools:

    • Layering and fanning for endurance and flow

    • Using sets and reps for strength

    • Using other strength training formats like supersets, dropsets, supersets and circuits for endurance and strength.

  • Building trainer capability and confidence

  • Foundations class sweat with Lead Workshop Trainer

Day 2 – Application and Integration of Strength Training to the Reformer

  • Recap: Strength training across a spectrum

  • Programming tools: sets, reps, circuits, supersets, and drop sets in group fitness settings.

  • Designing flow-based strength classes

  • Group practice: integrating layers, fanning and programming tools in a flow.

  • Advanced class sweat with Lead Workshop Trainer

Workshops can be facilitated at your home studio location and will include travel of the Lead Facilitator.

Otherwise, workshops can be hosted at PLATFRM at a cost of $800 per day + GST (inclusive of up to 12 Trainers)

Register your interest in a Strength-based Reformer workshop