Checklist For Success: 10 Key Behaviours For New Reformer Pilates Instructors

1. Keep It Simple: Focus on teaching simple exercises exceptionally well.  

2. Get The Reps In: Nothing will improve your competence and confidence faster than teaching a lot of classes. Aim to teach your first 100 classes asap. 

3. Provide Clear and Concise Cues: Learn how to say more with less. Experiment with new cues and find what works for you. 

4. Personalise Encouragement: Get to know your clients names and offer them genuine praise and support, highlighting their efforts and progress.

5. Exercises for All: Ensure every exercise you teach is achievable for everyone in your class. 

6. Build Community in Class: Create conversation with the clients in the studio before and after class. 

7. Maintain High Standards: Start and finish your classes on time. Keep a clean studio.

8. Embrace Mistakes as Learning Opportunities: Accept that mistakes will happen and use them to grow and improve.

9. Stay Enthusiastic and Approachable: Show passion and energy in every class, making clients feel excited and engaged.

10. Find Mentors: Seek out instructors that inspire you. Do their classes, ask them questions and thank them for their help.  

By consistently practicing these behaviours, you'll build confidence, foster client loyalty, and set the foundation for a successful career as a reformer pilates instructor.

- Nathan Ross Rees