11/16/2025
Cueing and Practice Teaching
One of my favorite parts of the LindaFit Pilates Mat Teacher Training program is the practice-teaching sessions.
Finally, I get to hear another voice other than my own 😄
But truly—this is the main event and what everyone looks forward to.
For those already teaching in the group fitness world, it feels a little less intimidating. The cueing style is familiar: command + action, always guided by the golden rule… less is more.
Think of classic actions like:
• lengthen and extend the spine
• curl the head and neck up
• reach the legs long
• energy out through the fingertips
• squeeze the thighs together
These simple, clear commands create the rhythm and “music” of the class.
I always teach my students to choose precise action words—the ones that best describe the movement you want to see:
✨ Twist is better than switch when you want rotation.
✨ Round forward is more powerful than come forward.
✨ Roll down one vertebra at a time is more specific than come back down to the mat.
✨ Slide the front ribs down and pull the navel in is clearer than engage the abs.
Words matter. Choose them thoughtfully—they’re incredibly powerful in helping students understand and perform the movements optimally.
And most importantly, you must practice, practice, practice!!!!
My next training is in February 2026
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