‘As a two-time Olympian, Pete puts 100% into everything he does. His thoughtfulness & dedication to his clients leaves them feeling special and always coming back for more. Whether you need a fitness expert or advice from a friend, Pete is there with wise words and an open heart. Pete is truly an inspiring coach, friend and lululemon ambassador.’
– lululemon athletica UK
(Introduction to the Reformer & Beginning Exercises)
11 & 12 July 2026
Educator – Pete Pallai
12 & 13 September 2026
Educator – Giulia Pavan
This course introduces the Universal Reformer, the center piece of the Pilates equipment studio and an invaluable training tool. Reformer 1 includes an introduction to safely using the Pilates Reformer for a wide variety of supine, seated and standing exercises for the beginning to intermediate student. Movement Principles include improving lower body alignment, creating balanced muscle development and learning a protocol for effectively training the upper body.
Programme includes: General discussion and overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement. Exercise instruction in foundational exercises which apply to any movement and fitness setting.
(Intermediate Exercises)
1 & 2 August 2026
Educator – Pete Pallai
17 & 18 October 2026
Educator – Giulia Pavan
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Reformer 2 expands the potential of the Reformer with intermediate and advanced exercises and modifications along with programmes designs for special populations including pre–and post–natal clients and clients with osteoporosis and lower back injuries. Class design, dynamic assessment and correcting common dysfunctional movement patterns are also included.
Programme includes: General discussion and overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement. Exercise instruction in foundational exercises which apply to any movement and fitness setting.
(Advanced Exercises & Programming)
13 & 14 June 2026
Educator – Pete Pallai21 & 22 November 2026
Educator – Giulia Pavan
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Reformer 3 is the pinnacle of the Reformer work and includes advanced and super advanced exercises to challenge clients to achieve their best. Progressive sequences designed to teach students advanced movement skills are included along with an introduction to the revolutionary Principle Based Programming System helping you to create successful classes for clients at any level.
Programme includes: General discussion and overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement. Exercise instruction in foundational exercises which apply to any movement and fitness setting.
Educator – Giulia Pavan
In Person
8 & 9 August 2026
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The movement principles course includes five sections:
• Whole Body Movement
• Trunk Integration
• Lower Body Training
• Upper Body Training
• Mobility and Restoration
The focus on practical understanding of common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting and learning new exercise techniques with ease.
Programme includes: General discussion and overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement. Exercise instruction in foundational exercises which apply to any movement and fitness setting.
Educator – Pete Pallai
Online | 16:00 – 20:00 GMT
1 July 2026
8 July 2026
15 July 2026
22 July 2026
*Please email for more information.
The movement principles course includes five sections:
• Whole Body Movement
• Trunk Integration
• Lower Body Training
• Upper Body Training
• Mobility and Restoration
The focus on practical understanding of common movement patterns prepares instructors to be excellent at problem solving, goal setting and learning new exercise techniques with ease.
Programme includes: General discussion and overview of anatomy including bones and joints in specific relationship to movement. Exercise instruction in foundational exercises which apply to any movement and fitness setting.
Educator – Giulia Pavan
More dates coming soon!
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• Movement Principles
• 10 Mat Classes (recommended)
• 6 months experience teaching movement and anatomy (recommended)
Mat 1 forms the foundation of the Pilates method. This course includes an introduction to the history and principles of the Pilates method and the beginning and intermediate level exercises. Each exercise includes training on modifications, challenges, the purpose of the exercise and any precautions for injuries and special populations. How to design and teach group classes and guidelines for teaching seniors and pre and post–natal classes are included.
Educator – Giulia Pavan
6 & 7 June 2026
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• Movement Principles
• Mat 1
Mat 2 teaches the remaining intermediate and advanced level Mat exercises for a complete understanding of the Pilates Mat program. Lectures include progressive skill development to achieve the advanced exercises, programming for intermediate and advanced classes and creating successful Mat classes.
Educator – Giulia Pavan
4 & 5 July 2026
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• Mat 1 and 2, or successful completion of comparable Pilates mat program.
Enhanced Pilates Mat completes the Mat training by adding rings, rollers, bands and balls to the traditional Mat exercises. In addition, Enhanced Mat includes functional exercises for the upper and lower body expanding the Mat work beyond the core to develop whole body strength and flexibility. The Balanced Body Programming System is introduced to make class design easy, effective and fun. Adding props to a mat class makes them more dynamic, creative and accessible and clients love toys!
Educator – Pete Pallai
18 & 19 July 2026
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Provides a thorough introduction to Tower exercises as well as applications for beginning, post–rehabilitation and advanced clients. Sequencing, program design and exploration of exercise applications are covered as well as equipment set up, safety and maintenance
Educator – Pete Pallai
24 & 25 July 2026
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The Pilates Chair is great for strengthening athletic clients, and as an addition to group programming. Any of the chairs can be used to incorporate standing and upright core work into a clients studio experience. This course includes exercises, programming, and variations for the the EXO chair, and the split pedal Combo Chair
I was fortunate enough to connect with Pete at a crucial point when I was navigating key decisions about my transition into the world of Pilates. Pete generously shared a lot of his time, offering me valuable industry insights combined with a wealth of his personal expertise, for which I am immensely grateful. I know it will set me up for future success as I embark on this journey.
Entering the profession could easily be intimidating, but Pete broke everything down wonderfully and made the Pilates community feel very welcoming. I found Pete’s Balanced Body online course module (Movement Principles) to be very engaging and easy to digest, despite the technical nature of the content. I can’t wait to further my experience and training with Pete, both in the studio and across time zones!
I have been teaching Pilates for many years and have completed a number of training courses in my time in the fitness / health and wellness industry. I’ve previously always come away from training feeling like I needed more information and more practise, but it was quite obvious from the beginning that the Balanced Body reformer training with Pete had real depth to it, yet Pete delivered it in a way that didn’t feel overwhelming. He’s a great trainer, an amazing athlete, a super genuine human being, and he is just brilliant at Pilates. Pete delivers the training with great enthusiasm and you leave feeling equipped to start teaching with confidence straight away! If you’re looking for a fun yet robust course taught by someone who really knows their stuff, then I can’t recommend this training enough.
I completed the four modules of the Balanced Body Pilates Reformer course in March 2023 and got certified in July 2023.
The course provided all the knowledge you need and more either in the comprehensive manuals or incredibly detailed videos. There’s a lot of information to digest but Pete is there for you every step of the way. His very generous with his knowledge and has a very gentle way to guide you providing tailored feedback and areas to improve. Pete also helped in how to acquire the required number of teaching hours. His Studio provides great opportunities for self practice and observation hours.
It’s a huge investment of time but as a result you end up a confident reformer teacher and a more knowledgeable mat one. I thoroughly enjoyed completing the course and all the knowledgeable I’ve learnt.
As an instructor, the Balanced Body Movement Principles course filled me with a new found enthusiasm for teaching. Pete’s knowledge, guidance and clear passion for Pilates and movement in general is infectious. Understanding how the body works and its mechanics is at times overwhelming and then learning how to apply this to your clients and everyday teaching is another hurdle in itself. Pete was able to make this all the more manageable, breaking it down slowly and allowing for those ‘lightbulb’ moments to happen! And there were a few! I would highly recommend undertaking a course with Pete as your mentor, you will be sure to come away feeling enlightened.
Pete’s teaching was professional, informative and expertly delivered. A Pre course reading manual was sent out prior to the start of the course with detailed content that was easy to follow alongside the online content. Pete was able to share his experiences from his many years of teaching and adequate time was given for practice and questions. This allowed for a more tailored approach for the attendees. I highly recommend embarking on a learning journey with Pete.
I have completed an online Balanced Body certified MOTR Teacher Training with Pete in April 2021. The training was very thorough, well put together and presented by Pete. We had sufficient amount of theory and practice to build our confidence on the MOTR in regard to creating well rounded full body workout and with emphasis on biomechanics behind each movement.
Manuals provided are very good guidance for training but also if you ever need to go back to them when working on lesson plans.
Pete is a great mentor, always available if you struggle with anything or have a question. And will provide you with a constructive advise to prepare you for the exam to your best abilities. He doesn’t want you to just pass the exam he wants you to be the best teacher you can be.
And once you a part of a training you are a part of a community and continuous support.
If you looking for a continuous professional development and additional training on other equipment and you are curious about MOTR contact Peter and he will answer all your questions.
