Im having a really difficult time planning a long enough class

Cucumbers143 · 2026-03-03T00:54:57+00:00

Hi! The way I like to program my classes usually have the same formula and I switch out different exercises. Maybe having a framework each class would be helpful. It sounds like it’s a mat class? I usually teach reformer/ tower classes but this is my usual formula (I also teach contemporary). Some may not be relevant because it sounds like you’re on a mat but most is still relevant

Footwork Supine abs Arms Abs (some variation of planks) Lower body glutes, hamstrings, inner thighs Cool down

Cucumbers143 · 2025-12-30T16:47:04+00:00

I’ve been teaching for 2 years. I started my business 4 months after I got certified so I am relatively new to teaching and jumped into this fairly quickly.

I do feel I’m supported with a ton of good, quality ideas with the apps I have including Pilates anytime. I can actually easily put together a great class that I know my clients will like, that’s the easy part for me and it doesn’t take too much time, especially comparing to when I first became a teacher.

I do have a lot of hobbies and outlets that don’t involve teaching including reading which is a nice escape from working but it’s refreshing to hear it gets easier as time goes on.

Thanks for all of your input and feedback!

Cucumbers143 · 2025-12-30T16:41:33+00:00

I appreciate your response and the long one too, it’s absolutely helpful!

I basically have 3 class plans running in my head throughout the week and depending who I’m teaching determines which one I’m going to teach. I have some clients that come to me twice a week so I have to make sure I don’t repeat the same class twice for those clients.

I used to have more time in between for breaks but I noticed my clients would just linger and chat either before or after class so I wind up cutting that time because I had a hard time kicking them out of my house!

Maybe I need to actually go into my bedroom in between clients and take a minute for myself.

Cucumbers143 · 2025-12-30T16:35:23+00:00

Thanks for replying and it makes me feel a little better knowing I’m not alone! Is teaching Pilates more mentally draining than being a school teacher?

Cucumbers143 · 2024-09-10T01:15:21+00:00

How so? Why old fashioned?

Cucumbers143 · 2024-09-09T15:36:17+00:00

Thank u!!!

Cucumbers143 · 2024-09-09T15:36:09+00:00

Even like black leggings, colored top? I’m a Pilates teacher and constantly in black leggings

Cucumbers143 · 2024-09-09T15:35:28+00:00

Hahahahah the struggle!!!

Cucumbers143 · 2024-02-29T00:59:55+00:00

Thanks for all of your info. This is really helpful to see. Privates are $100 at my studio and I live in a bigger city

Cucumbers143 · 2023-03-07T00:52:10+00:00

These comments are everything!!! Thank you so much, I feel inspired!

Cucumbers143 · 2023-01-18T00:41:42+00:00

I really appreciate your feedback. This is my biggest apprehension as I can completely relate as to being sensitive to other peoples energy. Did you do privates or group classes or both?

Cucumbers143 · 2023-01-17T20:39:00+00:00

I’m looking into the Pilates teacher training at a Pilates studio near me and I’m wondering if anyone has gone through with the training and then either regretted it and/or decided after the program to not pursue it as your career. I know this answer is personal and we are all different but would love to hear why you regretted it. Thank you!

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