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Linda Fit will be offering two more pilates props workshops-Magic Circle and Mini Ball in December to closeout 2011. In 2012, LindaFit looks forward to conducting its 40th LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Program since 2004! The january dates are already posted and please stay tuned for some exciting new additions to the program for 2012. A special thank you to all the wonderful students who have become certified through my program and have gone on to become outstanding pilates instructors. I congratulate those who have become Teacher's trainers in my own program as well as the distinguished Pilates on Fifth program. A special hooray to those teaching high school students, the elderly, and the lucky few training celebrities. Your fine work has lent credibility to my program and has brought me several referral students. I am forever grateful....
About Linda Farrell
Linda Farrell has been teaching Pilates mat for the last 14 years at Equinox and Broadway Dance Center. Students marvel at how long and lean they feel after one of her inspiring classes. Linda’s clear articulation, poise and precise cueing make for her unique style and distinguish her as one of the most popular Pilates Mat teachers in New York City.
Training
Linda’s initial training was at the Pilates Studio of Physical and Mental Body Conditioning (Studio) in New York City where she studied with master teacher, Romana Kryzanowska. After completing her certification in 1993, Linda worked for the Studio training students on both the mat and apparatus. Soon after, she discovered she had a unique talent for describing and articulating the mat exercises to her students. Linda took this skill with her to the Equinox Health Clubs where she pioneered the Pilates program introducing the first mat class in the winter of 1994. Achieving great success and acclaim for her Equinox mat classes, Linda left the Studio and devoted her time and energy to developing the Pilates Mat program at Equinox. Within a short time, Linda implemented a Pilates Mat program at Broadway Dance Center and recently at Steps on Broadway.
Conferences
Linda Farrell’s popularity and success as a Pilates Mat teacher have propelled her to the forefront in her field. Linda has conducted teacher-training workshops at major fitness conferences such as The Pilates Method Alliance, Pilatesstyle, The East Coast Alliance, Broadway Dance Center and the Fitness Factory.
Media
She has appeared as a Pilates expert in diverse media such as Live with Regis and Kelly, FOX News, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, and has been featured in publications such as USA Today, Pilatesstyle, Elle, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Vogue, The Daily News, Shape and Fitness. She also has her own series of Pilates tapes and DVDs called Core Conditioning, her owne classic Pilates Mat DVD and two Gaiam DVDs.
Education
Linda Farrell has developed her own educational programs including a full LindaFit Pilates Mat Certification Program, as well as workshops in Pilates Mat I, II, and III, Magic Circle, Mini Ball, Stretch Band, LindaFit Mat Variations and Basic Anatomy. Her students have gone on to teach at Pilates on Fifth, Broadway Dance Center, Equinox, New York Health & Racquet Club, Boom Fitness, HBO, The Yoga Room, Steps On Broadway and REEBOK.
Personal Development
As a teacher, presenter and educator, Linda continues to study regularly with renowned anatomist, Irene Dowd, at the Kane School of Core Integration in New York City, and through a special program administered by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Background
Linda earned her BA in Economics at the State University of N.Y. in Oneonta, and an MBA in Marketing from Baruch College, graduating magna cum laude from both institutions. She was a bond analyst for three years at Moody’s Investors Service, before pursuing her passion for movement and fitness and becoming a Pilates Instructor and Educator.
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