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15/09/2026

Continuing our education week, follow our Understanding the Springs article 2. Shedding a little more light on the springs. Look out for our third and final article later this week. Understand in this article the colours and grading of the springs on the Pilates reformer. For those that teach or practice across a number of studio's this article will hopefully help. Share this with clients and class members as well as your teacher colleagues.

Spring Colour, Spring Tension and Why a Heavier Spring Doesn’t Always Mean a Harder Exercise Article by Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hons), M.Sc., MBA, PGCE, ACSP In Part One, I looked at what a Reformer spring actually is, how it behaves and why I prefer instructors to think about spring

14/09/2026

Female Physiology Matrix from age 30-70. If you teach women this resource is for you. Download your free matrix of changes through the ages and the exercise implications here on this link and share this educational resource with your class members and clients. Click on the blog page and then the link to download the full copy matrix and article. https://drummondeducation.com/9440-2/

12/09/2026

Do you struggle to understand the Springs on the Pilates reformer. Read this article by Gill Cummings-Bell. The start of a series of articles to understand the Pilates Apparatus and system. Let us know anything that you would like one of our experts to write about. https://drummondeducation.com/understanding-pilates-reformer-springs/

10/09/2026

Book your Level 3 Reformer and Mat Diplomas as a joint study programme and you can draw down a Bursary Voucher to add your level 3 Personal Training for Pilates Teachers Diploma free of charge. Get the full level 3 advanced instructor package today (10 places only valid to 15th Sept). As a level 3 Pilates Teacher, understanding the deep programme and facilitation of long term programming brings your development of one to one Pilates teaching to the next level. Book your place by picking select options, and pick the option with the Personal Training bursary. or email [email protected]. https://drummondeducation.com/product/diploma-in-teaching-mat-pilates-level3-aiq-copy/

10/09/2026

Want to understand the Myofascial Slings a little more. Watch this short tutorial with Glenn on the slings and share it with your colleague teachers. This will be available until the end of the month just for you.

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31/08/2026

Early Bird Booking Ends Today! Book now at the reduced rate: Double Educational Workshop!
1. Anatomy & Physiology of the Pilates Principles 23rd Sept 1pm-4.30pm
2. Musculoskeletal Dysfunctional Patterns & Pilates 30th October 1pm to 4.30pm.
Book both together and save £50. Each workshop £75 or early bird booking £55. Book both together on our early booking £100.
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pilates Principles
Understand the neurology, anatomy and physiology of movement when using the Pilates principles? Learn what the terms mean in the body and how to apply them underpinned by neural anatomy and physiology. Purposfully acquire the principles of Contrology and understand them at a deeper level. Join Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) MSc PGCE. MBA. AMCSP, clinical exercise physiologist in this unique live streamed workshop that will not only teach you the deep anatomy and physiology of the Pilates method but will help you apply it to the exercises across the Pilates repertoire and across the system. This is a must do workshop for any Pilates teacher.
Musculoskeletal Dysfunctional Patterns & Pilates
Do you know how to adapt your Pilates exercises for the common musculoskeletal dysfunctional patterns you see in the everyday client, from the forward head position to a blocked and immobile pelvis? Join Alex Drummond BSc (Hon’s) MCSP, clinical director and Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) MSc PGCE. MBA. AMCSP, clinical exercise physiologist who will teach and explain how these dysfunctions present in Pilates exercises and classes and offer solutions you can use with client immediately.
Book the joint package by going to the link below!! https://drummondeducation.mykajabi.com/anatomy-pilates?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jrajq6j&fbclid=IwY2xjawT6k3xwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMHJyUnBBZnNFN3llRWZuS1NzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe0BqrzV_c0bRlzk3e_ndOIbVEI9ZeUv5F3G8OuLtfnyGnALTtuLTzjy13Pg8_aem_ErZf_AlCXwTDXtRkmvtgBA

Do you understand the neurology, anatomy and physiology of movement using the Pilates principles? Whether a new teacher or a long-seasoned teacher, understanding what happens in your clients body when you use analyse and apply the six principles of Pilates is key to developing your diagnostic eye. A...

30/08/2026

Join me for the Pilates Reformer for Pregnancy Course. Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon's) M.Sc, PGCE.MBA ACSP (clincial exericse physiologist) on the 4th September 9.30 to 5.30 either by live streaming or face to face in the Cotswolds nr Swindon. I will teach you how to adapt the reformer repertoire for your antenatal and postnatal clients through each trimester and the post natal period. You will understand the physiological changes during each period, the must do's and don'ts, diastasis recti, safe return to reformer post birth and how to adapt each series of the repertoire for all the stages. Book your place today. £395 of for the CPD course or £495 including the national Level 3 YMCA Award for Perinatal. https://drummondeducation.com/.../mat-pilates-pregnancy.../

Pilates Pregnancy Instructor Training is a “must do” module for all Pilates instructors who teach women. Using the Pilates method you will explore the optimum programming during each stage of pregnancy through trimester one, two three and the post natal period. This will allow you to adapt your ...

25/08/2026

Double Educational Workshop! Use your early bird booking to take advantage of attending both workshops!
1. Anatomy & Physiology of the Pilates Principles 23rd Sept 1pm-4.30pm
2. Musculoskeletal Dysfunctional Patterns & Pilates 30th October 1pm to 4.30pm.
Book both together and save £50. Each workshop £75 or early bird booking £55. Book both together on our early booking £100.
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pilates Principles
Understand the neurology, anatomy and physiology of movement when using the Pilates principles? Learn what the terms mean in the body and how to apply them underpinned by neural anatomy and physiology. Purposfully acquire the principles of Contrology and understand them at a deeper level. Join Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) MSc PGCE. MBA. AMCSP, clinical exercise physiologist in this unique live streamed workshop that will not only teach you the deep anatomy and physiology of the Pilates method but will help you apply it to the exercises across the Pilates repertoire and across the system. This is a must do workshop for any Pilates teacher.
Musculoskeletal Dysfunctional Patterns & Pilates
Do you know how to adapt your Pilates exercises for the common musculoskeletal dysfunctional patterns you see in the everyday client, from the forward head position to a blocked and immobile pelvis? Join Alex Drummond BSc (Hon’s) MCSP, clinical director and Gill Cummings-Bell BA (Hon’s) MSc PGCE. MBA. AMCSP, clinical exercise physiologist who will teach and explain how these dysfunctions present in Pilates exercises and classes and offer solutions you can use with client immediately.
Book the joint package by going to the link below!!

Do you understand the neurology, anatomy and physiology of movement using the Pilates principles? Whether a new teacher or a long-seasoned teacher, understanding what happens in your clients body when you use analyse and apply the six principles of Pilates is key to developing your diagnostic eye. A...

23/08/2026

Sciatica, What is it and what are the red flags? A short introduction video from Dan one of our physiotherapists to introduce you to the topic. Look out for the next instalment from Alex with a more detailed deep dive. Share with your clients who may have Sciatica.