Jumpboard Foundations
Welcome to Jumpboard Foundations, Form+'s introduction to teaching dynamic, safe and engaging jumpboard classes on the reformer.
This course has been designed to give you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to successfully incorporate jumpboard training into your classes. Throughout the course, you'll explore jumpboard technique, spring selection, exercise progressions, programming principles, coaching strategies and class sequencing, all through the Form+ teaching philosophy.
Our approach combines the athletic energy of jumpboard with the precision, control and movement quality that Pilates is known for. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to deliver fun, challenging and well-structured jumpboard classes that leave your clients feeling strong, energised and confident.
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Intro to the Reformer Jumpboard
Welcome to Jumpboard Foundations, Form+'s introduction to teaching dynamic, safe and engaging jumpboard classes on the reformer.
Welcome to Jumpboard Foundations, Form+'s introduction to teaching dynamic, safe and engaging jumpboard classes on the reformer.
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Safety and Equipment Checklist
Before every jumpboard class, take a moment to ensure the equipment, environment and clients are set up for a safe and successful session.
Before every jumpboard class, take a moment to ensure the equipment, environment and clients are set up for a safe and successful session.
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The Basic Jump
The basic jump is the foundation of all jumpboard exercises and should be mastered before progressing to more advanced movements and combinations.
The basic jump is the foundation of all jumpboard exercises and should be mastered before progressing to more advanced movements and combinations.
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Spring Tensions & Jumping
Selecting the appropriate spring tension is essential for creating the desired challenge, supporting safe movement, and achieving the training focus of each jumpboard exercise.
Selecting the appropriate spring tension is essential for creating the desired challenge, supporting safe movement, and achieving the training focus of each jumpboard exercise.
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Leg-Focused Jumpboard Exercises
These foundational lower-body jumpboard exercises develop strength, power, coordination, and endurance while introducing clients to the key movement patterns used throughout jumpboard programming.
These foundational lower-body jumpboard exercises develop strength, power, coordination, and endurance while introducing clients to the key movement patterns used throughout jumpboard programming.
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Glute-Focused Jumpboard Exercises
Glute-focused jumpboard exercises strengthen the glute muscles, improve hip stability, and develop lower limb control while challenging balance and coordination. These exercises are commonly performed in side-lying and four-point kneeling positions to isolate the glutes and reduce the contribution of the larger lower body muscle groups.
Glute-focused jumpboard exercises strengthen the glute muscles, improve hip stability, and develop lower limb control while challenging balance and coordination. These exercises are commonly performed in side-lying and four-point kneeling positions to isolate the glutes and reduce the contribution of the larger lower body muscle groups.
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Arm & Upper Body Jumpboard Exercises
Arm-focused jumpboard exercises challenge upper body strength, shoulder stability, core control, and coordination while adding variety to jumpboard programming. Due to the increased load placed through the upper body, these exercises should generally be performed with lighter spring tension (typically 1 Blue or 1 Yellow Spring) to allow smooth, controlled movement.
Arm-focused jumpboard exercises challenge upper body strength, shoulder stability, core control, and coordination while adding variety to jumpboard programming. Due to the increased load placed through the upper body, these exercises should generally be performed with lighter spring tension (typically 1 Blue or 1 Yellow Spring) to allow smooth, controlled movement.
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Core-Focused Jumpboard Exercises
Core jumpboard exercises challenge abdominal strength, trunk stability, and coordination while maintaining control of the moving carriage. Unlike most jumpboard exercises, lighter spring tension creates a greater core challenge, as there is less assistance from the reformer. For this reason, 1 Yellow, 1 Yellow on high or 1 Blue Spring is generally recommended.
Core jumpboard exercises challenge abdominal strength, trunk stability, and coordination while maintaining control of the moving carriage. Unlike most jumpboard exercises, lighter spring tension creates a greater core challenge, as there is less assistance from the reformer. For this reason, 1 Yellow, 1 Yellow on high or 1 Blue Spring is generally recommended.
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Form Plus Class Format
At Form+, our jumpboard classes use an interval-style format, combining dynamic jumping sequences with purposeful reformer work to create balanced, engaging and effective workouts.
At Form+, our jumpboard classes use an interval-style format, combining dynamic jumping sequences with purposeful reformer work to create balanced, engaging and effective workouts.
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Class Programming
Thoughtful sequencing is the foundation of every great jumpboard class, ensuring smooth transitions, purposeful programming, and an enjoyable experience for every client.
Thoughtful sequencing is the foundation of every great jumpboard class, ensuring smooth transitions, purposeful programming, and an enjoyable experience for every client.
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Music, Coaching & Class Energy
At Form+, jumpboard classes are designed to be energetic, motivating and fun. The right combination of music, coaching and visual demonstration helps create an engaging class experience while ensuring clients can move safely and confidently.
At Form+, jumpboard classes are designed to be energetic, motivating and fun. The right combination of music, coaching and visual demonstration helps create an engaging class experience while ensuring clients can move safely and confidently.
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