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Sep 2024
18m 54s

Cuing Basics

Olivia Bioni
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Today's episodes looks at how to effectively cue exercises in a Pilates class. We look at the mnemonic PEACE RR, which is how Club Pilates teaches teachers to cue, and cuing strategies for boosting our clients' motor learning.  Tune in!

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Show Notes:

Other episodes about cuing:

How To Teach More Positively

Three Ways To Make Teach Pilates Simpler

How To Improve Your Cuing

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