We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the APPI method by attending some Pilates classes with an APPI Certified Instructor, you can find your nearest APPI Pilates Instructor by clicking HERE. If you are unable to find an APPI Certified instructor local to you, you can purchase our ONLINE CLASSES and join in at home.
You can also purchase the ‘Pilates for Lower Back Pain’ or the ‘Matwork Series’ DVDs to become familiar with the APPI teaching style. For a pre-course discount of 25% on these DVDs, please email contact@appihealthgroup.com.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing as there is a large practical component. Lunch is not included in the course fees. However, there are plenty of local reasonably priced cafes and sandwich bars close by. Alternatively feel free to bring your own packed lunch.
Your certificate of attendance will be sent to you electronically to the email address that you have provided, 2-3 weeks after the course end date.
Should you have any further queries prior to the course, please email contact@appihealthgroup.com.
Course Overview
This one day workshop explores the use of Pilates mat work, standing and sports specific exercises to improve the skill, strength and performance of the running client. Created by APPI founder and world championship level triathlete Glenn Withers, in collaboration with Brighton Marathon lead Physiotherapist Dawn Buoy, this innovative and highly practical course explores the biomechanical and physiological requirements for successful running and suitable Pilates exercises aimed at improving running performance. Aimed at the runners of all levels, clinical professionals working with runners of all levels or just people interested in understanding running in more detail, the APPI Pilates Runners program will enable you to develop an effective, high level Pilates running program.
Course Content
Attendees will learn and understand:
- the key aspects of running biomechanics and performance
- the aetiology of running injuries and their contributing factors
- the most common imbalances that lead to the development of running injuries
- the role of Pilates in the training of a runner with emphasis on training key muscle groups and mobility
- how to effectively and appropriately train a runner using the APPI Pilates Method
- the use of visualisation and various feedback methods to improve running performance
Lectures will cover:
- Evidence from APPI’s published research on Pilates for Runners
- Role of APPI Pilates Method in running training and performance
- Running biomechanics and performance
- Aetiology of running injuries
- Imbalances that lead to running injuries
Workshops will cover:
- Pilates for Runners class
- Use of matwork Pilates exercises for the runner
- Use of functional Pilates exercises specific to the runner
- Case study and programme design