Instructor Spotlight

Instructor Spotlight: Vicki Donofrio

Courses Completed

Matwork Course
Advanced Matwork Course
Ball Circle and Band Course
Reformer Course
Advanced Reformer Course
Cadillac Course

 

How are you using your Pilates training?

I use it daily to help all my clients in the gym.

 

What has been your greatest challenge as a Pilates instructor?

Converting all non-believers of Pilates coming from a Martial Arts background (and my gym being predimantely martial arts). I now have a massive Pilates client base.

 

What is the one fitness or health related item you can’t live without right now?

My Cadillac

 

What is your personal Pilates/exercise philosophy?

Patience and persistence

 

What song or playlist is keeping you and your clients motivated in class right now?

I play a lot of jazz style in the background, very soothing.

 

What is your favourite exercise to instruct right now and why?

Walkover on Cadillac

 

How do you prioritise or find time for your own Pilates practice?

Pop it in my diary and make it happen.

 

What is the greatest tip you could give another Pilates instructor?

Practise, practise, practise.

 

What does the rest of the year hold in store for you?

Continue teaching and growing as an instructor