SRT CERTIFICATION

With Master Trainer from LA: Piper Michelle

SRT training setup with staggered XFormer machines in Kaua‘i.

Learn the Method.

Lead the Movement.

Strength begins with understanding, and this is where you’ll learn the full foundation of Slow Resistance Training (SRT), the signature method behind The Practice and our X-Former programming. This 4-day immersive training is designed for aspiring instructors, fitness professionals, and passionate clients who want to deepen their knowledge, refine their craft, and teach with intention.

Minimalist Pilates studio design featuring premium XFormer equipment.

February 26 – March 1, 2026

Exact hours will be emailed prior to start date.
Expect approximately 6–7 hours per day including movement labs, practice teaching,
and guided sessions.

Clients performing core-strengthening exercises on the XFormer.
Slow-twitch muscle training on XFormer machines at The Practice.

WHAT IS SRT?

Slow Resistance Training [SRT] is a modern method rooted in the science of slow-twitch muscle activation, resistance-based tempo training, and the principles of the Pilates Reformer. By moving intentionally and under constant tension, clients build deeper strength, better stability, and powerful full-body control.

Through SRT, we train the body to move with precision, alignment, and integrity. No rushing, no momentum, no guessing.

This training will teach you:

  • The full structure of SRT

  • How to cue slow-tempo movement

  • How to guide clients into deep muscle engagement

  • How to coach stability, breath, alignment, and control

  • How to teach safe, effective, full-body XFormer classes

LIMITED SPACES

LIMITED SPACES

Island-inspired Pilates studio offering modern Slow Resistance Training.

What’s Included

✔ 4 days of education & practical training
✔ SRT training manual
✔ Movement breakdowns and visual guides
✔ Teaching templates & class blueprint
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ Eligibility for teaching position

Athletic strength training using slow-tempo movements on the XFormer.
Group class performing lower-body SRT movements on the XFormer.

TOTAL INVESTMENT

EARLY BIRD PRICE $1,550

Instructor demonstrating proper form on the XFormer machine.
Warm, natural light inside The Practice Pilates studio in Kilauea.

GET ON THE WAITLIST

Close-up view of XFormer springs for tension-based Pilates training.
piper michelle world class pilates master trainer who created the SRT method.

MEET PIPER

Piper Michelle is a world-renowned Pilates specialist with 17 years of experience in the fitness industry.

She has certified coaches in over 80 cities across the US (300+ studio locations) and in over a dozen countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

The Practice Trainers are certified in Slow Resistance Training [SRT] developed by Modern Pilates Pioneer and SRT Master Trainer, Piper Michelle, specifically for the equipment we use in the studio, X-Formers.

Premium Pilates equipment at The Practice — XFormer machines and platforms.

srt certificaton

  • The Slow Resistance Training (SRT) method, featured in our upcoming training with Piper Michelle, is a versatile approach that can be applied to any reformer.

    SRT is a high-intensity, low-impact workout method that builds strength and endurance through slow, controlled movements. Instead of counting reps, exercises are performed based on time under tension, which eliminates momentum and maximizes muscle engagement. Every movement is driven purely by muscular effort, ensuring precise activation and control.

    The outcome? A full-body workout that effectively targets slow-twitch muscle fibers, boosting endurance, core strength, and total body control.

  • This training is tailored to the X-Former, the equipment we have at The Practice. With that being said, The core SRT principles can be applied to any reformer with a carriage and springs, or even modified for sliders and a mat at home.

    This training goes beyond movement mechanics. You'll develop the ability to coach with confidence and clarity, creating a supportive, empowering space where students feel seen, motivated, and capable of growth.


    You'll learn to guide clients through slow, focused, high-intensity/low-impact exercises that protect the joints while building strength, endurance, flexibility, and stability. SRT is rooted in mindful movement, designed to enhance body awareness, control, and resilience.

    By completing this training, you'll gain a deeper connection to your own practice while empowering others to do the same.

  • For those of you familiar with the Lagree Method, the SRT principles are the same foundational concepts.

    • 4 days of in-person training (18-20 hours)

    • Post-training access to our studio for practice hours (10 visits mid-day)

    • 3 free classes added to your account

    • 1-year unlimited access to Piper’s Complete SRT Teacher Training Course, an online resource that offers video tutorials covering the entire SRT Exercise Library, PDF downloads, and step-by-step modules designed to help you become a confident and effective coach ($664 value)

    • A comprehensive manual that includes all the information from the online course, presented in a physical format

    • Job interview opportunity after certification