Reformer Teaching Practice Logbook (Option A)

Date: 2026-06-06

Duration: 50 mins

Location: Killarney

Client name / initials: ML

Client level: Beginner

Session goals: New to reformer so showed safety measures and breathing techniques.. also did beginner level exercises

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Double leg press 10 reps
Single leg press 10 reps on each leg
Glute bridge with both feet on foot at and all springs on

What I noticed about my teaching: I was more tactile as I’m used to showing and touching techniques during to owning a gym and showing people properly

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Try and show exercise while standing and walking around room

Client signature / initials confirming session: ML

Date: 2026-06-09

Duration: 45mins

Location: Halo Killarney

Client name / initials: ML

Client level: Beginner

Session goals: Same client so upped exercises a bit more.. working on core area

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up.. double leg press
Single leg press both sides
Bridge with pulse
Main section
External leg press
Internal leg press
Hundreds
Tricep press
T arms
Coordination
Seated low rows with straps
Seated high rows
Plank
Knees off

What I noticed about my teaching: Explained exercises while walking around besides being hands on..had to go onto bed odd occasion to show exercises

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Need maybe to slow down a bit on focus on breathing myself besides rushing on to each exercise

Client signature / initials confirming session: ML

Date: 2026-06-13

Duration: 50mins

Location: Halo Killarney

Client name / initials: ED

Client level: Improver

Session goals: Client was very experienced Pilates client so need to get more advanced exercises

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Single leg press all spring (both legs) done)
External double leg press all springs
Single leg bridge
Arm circles
Main section
T arms
Drawing a sword
Internal rotation
Knee holds
Short box
Round back
Flat back
Long box
Double arm press
Swan T arms

What I noticed about my teaching: As it was an experienced client felt nervous so need to keep concentration levels high

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Must feel comfortable teaching experienced people

Client signature / initials confirming session: Edele Daly/ED

Date: 2026-06-16

Duration: 46 mins

Location: Halo studio

Client name / initials: Group class men

Client level: Mixed

Session goals: Thought a men’s class so levels were mixed so needed to be aware of certain exercises need to be modified

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Double leg press 1-4 springs
Single leg press opposite leg in tabletop
Glute bridge
Single leg bridge for experienced clients
Main section
Kneeling chest expansion(seated for beginners)
Kneeling bicep curl
Kneeling t arms
Hug
Chest press
Salute
Squats
Skater
Scooter
Plank
Elephant

What I noticed about my teaching: Thought my modified version went well,changing springs..might need for myself to work on lunge as I felt some guys were leaning forward too much

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Change maybe lunges and add in more squat versions to get proper technique for lunges

Client signature / initials confirming session: Neilus Hayes/NH class instructor

Date: 2026-06-18

Duration: 50 mins

Location: Halo studio

Client name / initials: ML

Client level: Beginner

Session goals: Help strengthen knees and glutes as client has knee problems

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Double leg press so lighter springs
Single leg press with light springs
Glute bridges up and down carriage stable
Bridge pulse
Main section
External leg press
Internal leg press
Single leg press opposite leg in tabletop
Seated low rows
Seated high rows
Tricep
Chest expansion
Half kneeling bicep curls
Half kneeling triceps
Elephant
Long stretch
Down stretch

What I noticed about my teaching: Felt she was arching into back while doing bridge exercises so modified to double leg bridge

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Add in more legs in straps

Client signature / initials confirming session: Marina lynch/ML

Date: 2026-06-20

Duration: 45 mins

Location: Halo Killarney

Client name / initials: Pmcc

Client level: Beginner

Session goals: Strenght for soccer player

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Double leg press
Single leg press
Glute bridge
T arms
Main section
External leg Press
Single leg bridge
Internal leg press
Legs in straps
Legs bend and stretch
Legs open and close
Leg circles
Heel beats

What I noticed about my teaching: Cueing went well as I was comfortable when it came to teaching a soccer player

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Next session add in more leg eork

Client signature / initials confirming session: Peter mccarthy

Date: 2026-06-20

Duration: 50 mins

Location: Halo Killarney

Client name / initials: Pmcc

Client level: Beginner

Session goals: Strength for soccer..2nd session

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Calf stretches
Walking calf stretches
Running calf stretches
Double leg press
Main section
Single leg press opposite leg in table top
Switch legs
External leg press heavier spring
Internal leg press
Glute bridge hold
Leg in straps
Hamstring stretch
Leg circles
Heel beats
Squats
Squat hold/push carriage away
Lunges
Stater
Scooter

What I noticed about my teaching: Really enjoyed this session as client was well invested and flow was excellent

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Add in maybe stronger springs

Client signature / initials confirming session: Peter McCarthy

Date: 2026-06-22

Duration: 50 mins

Location: Halo Killarney

Client name / initials: KD

Client level: Mixed

Session goals: Overall mobility

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Double leg press
Single leg bridge
Single leg press
Opposite leg in table top
Main section
Double leg press (toes)
Walking
Running
External double leg press
Single leg press(arches)
Internal leg press
Hundreds
Tricep press
Arm circles
T arms
Coordination
Legs bend and stretch
Leg lift and lower
Legs open and close
Leg circles
Heel beats
Hamstring stretch
Knees off
Plank
Draw a sword
T arms
Internal rotation
Round back
Flat back
Overhead teach

What I noticed about my teaching: Safety was good.. probably did too many leg in strap exercise

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Get more experience in mobility exercises

Client signature / initials confirming session: Kathleen Daly/KD

Date: 2026-06-29

Duration: 45 mins

Location: Halo Killarney

Client name / initials: Billy wiseman/BW

Client level: Beginner

Session goals: Strenght for basketball

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Calf stretch (toes)
Calf walking
Calf running
Double leg press
Single leg press
Bridge hold
Main section
Squats with leg on bed pressing carriage away
Skater
Scooter
Abduction
Plank
Elephant
Knees off
kneeling bicep curl
Kneeling chest expansion
Kneeling t arms
Salute
Chest press
Arm circles

What I noticed about my teaching: Cueing to focus on nice easy breathing in exercise besides passive breathing..

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Maybe up intensity as his fitness and strength were excellent

Client signature / initials confirming session: Billy wiseman

Date: 2026-06-30

Duration: 50 mins

Location: Halo studio Killarney

Client name / initials: James o brien

Client level: Improver

Session goals: Core strength

What I taught (exercises & sequence): Warm up
Glute bridge
Double calf stretch
Walking calf stretch
Running calf stretch
T arms light springs
Main section
Bridge with marching
Single leg bridge both side
Double leg press
Single leg press both sides
Coordination
Hundreds
Long box exercises
Pulling straps
T arms
Tricep extension
Swimming

What I noticed about my teaching: Must get use to long box exercises for better queuing..outside of that flow of class went well

Reflection: what would I do differently?: Add in short box exercises

Client signature / initials confirming session: James o brien