Apparatus Teacher Training
Thrive Studio Luxembourg
Complete your fully comprehensive…
19 - 22 March 2026 - 09:00 - 18:00
THRIVE Gonderange
Pilates Chairs
Exploration of the Wunda Chair, EXO® Chair and split pedal Combo Chair
The Pilates chair is great for strengthening athletic clients, and as an addition to group programming. Any of the chairs can be used to incorporate standing and upright core work into a clients studio experience. This course includes exercises, programming, and variations for the original Wunda chair, the EXO chair, and the split pedal Combo Chair.
Pilates Barrels
Introduction to the Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel
Includes exercises and variations for the Step Barrel and Ladder Barrel, both are excellent tools for enhancing spinal mobility and core strength. The Ladder Barrel is most commonly used in a studio setting while the Step Barrel is a great addition to group classes.
DATES:
19 and 20 March 2026
Trapeze Table/Cadillac/Tower
Complete Trapeze Table and Tower Exercises
Provides a thorough introduction to Trapeze Table and Tower exercises as well as applications for beginning, post–rehabilitation and advanced clients. Sequencing, program design and exploration of exercise applications are covered as well as equipment set up, safety and maintenance
Prerequisites
• Mat 1
• Reformer 1
• 20 Pilates studio sessions (recommended)
• 1 year work experience in related field (recommended)
DATES:
21 and 22 March 2026
FEES
Pilates Chair, Barrels and Trapeze table/Cadillac
includes 3 Manuals
PRICE: €1800.00
All prices are inclusive of TVA and training Manuals.
Booking Details: A 50% deposit is required to secure your spot.
All fees must be paid in full by 10 February 2026.
Cancellation and refund policy: 30 days before start: Full refund minus €350 processing fees, 15–29 days before start: 50% refund, Less than 15 days: No refund.
Michael Lots is an Osteopath, Balanced Body Pilates Educator, fitness instructor and personal trainer with more than 20 years of experience. A former boxer, he has been interested in sports since his teenage years and practices several disciplines : boxing, rugby, swimming, golf. Michael started his career as a Tax specialist in the financial industry but never gave up his first love, sports, by teaching during his spare time. In 2008, he decided to totally change his career path by quitting his corporate job and founding his first personal training & Pilates studio after having followed intensively the Balanced Body® Pilates Training Programs.
Now the owner of Bhealthy Pilates Studio & Therapy Center and Balanced Body® Faculty Master Instructor for Belgium, Michael keeps educating himself to meet his clients’ demands and high expectations.

