- Making Teaching Easier: 5 Simple and Effective Pilates Cues
As a Pilates equipment manufacturer, Raetin interacts with numerous Pilates teachers daily. We understand that a great teacher requires not only professional knowledge and passion, but also the ability to translate complex instructions into easily understandable language. Good cueing techniques can make practice more effective, and the right equipment can further enhance teaching.
1. Focus on One Key Point at a Time
When teaching, identify the most important instruction at the moment. For new students or complex movements, overloading them with instructions can overwhelm them. Simple, clear instructions that allow students time to feel their body’s response are often more effective. Good Pilates equipment should help students intuitively find the right form—this is the purpose of Raetin equipment design. Through ergonomic design, the body naturally finds the right position.
2. Use Simple Language Instead of Technical Jargon
Instead of saying “Rotate your shoulder blades downward,” say “Gently slide your shoulder blades toward your back pocket.” Using everyday language instead of technical jargon makes it easier for students to understand and execute. As an equipment manufacturer, we firmly believe that good design guides itself. Every Raetin device is meticulously designed to help users naturally identify the correct force generation method.
3. Use external references instead of left-right indicators.
In group classes, “Look in the mirror” is more effective than “Look left.” Similarly, “The foot closest to the door” is more intuitive than “The right foot.” This cuing method avoids confusion and keeps the class on track. Raetin’s equipment is designed with this in mind, with clear labeling and symmetrical design, allowing students to quickly identify reference points.
4. Create concise and effective cues.
Once the concept of “center of force” is explained, simply using this term will evoke the corresponding movement and feeling. A good cue should be like a good device—durable and consistent with every use. Raetin devices consistently adhere to minimalist design, allowing each component to function at its maximum potential without unnecessary complexity.
5. Less is more. Keep both the cues and the instructor’s movements simple. Excessive verbal or tactile cues can become “noise” and overwhelm students. Sometimes, allowing students to experience incorrect movement patterns and giving themselves time to adjust is an important part of the learning process.
At Raetin, we believe that good equipment should make teaching easier. Raetin Pilates equipment is meticulously designed and ergonomically designed to make it easier for teachers to convey instructions and for students to find correct form. All products are ISO certified for safety and reliability. Over the years, we have provided equipment to over 5,000 studios in 85 countries worldwide and have witnessed countless teachers using these simple, effective techniques to help their students improve. Good teaching doesn’t need to be complicated, and neither does good equipment—we are committed to creating easy-to-use, safe, and reliable Pilates equipment, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and students to focus on experiencing every change in their bodies.
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