EVERGREEN COURSES · FLAGSHIP
The Evergreen Flagship Courses
Reference materials for confident, evidence-informed Pilates instruction.
Learn to bridge anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise science with Pilates practice so you can teach any body with clarity — not guesswork.
Stop Memorizing.
Start Reasoning.
THE AOP APPROACH
Most Pilates education teaches what to do — which muscles to cue, which exercises to choose, which regressions to use.
But research across biomechanics and motor learning consistently shows that movement outcomes depend on task demands, force orientation, and attentional focus — not isolated muscle activation alone.
The AOP Flagship courses exist to bridge that gap. These courses teach you how to think so you can adapt exercises intelligently instead of relying on scripts, habits, or guesswork.
MOST PILATES EDUCATION TEACHES
— Which muscles to cue
— Which exercises to choose
— Which regressions to use
— Scripts and protocols to follow
AOP FLAGSHIP COURSES TEACH YOU
→ How to identify what tissues are being stressed and why
→ How to modify based on load, orientation, range, or task
→ How to use anatomy as a constraint on motion — not a memorized list
→ How to cue for skill acquisition and client autonomy
→ How to progress or regress based on capacity — not fear
Research across biomechanics and motor learning consistently shows that movement outcomes depend on task demands, force orientation, and attentional focus — not isolated muscle activation alone.
WHO THIS IS FOR
These Courses Are for Pilates Instructors Who…
√ Want to understand why an exercise works — not just how to teach it
√ Feel limited by cue-based or muscle-centric explanations
√ Want to apply anatomy and biomechanics in real time, not just recall facts
√ Work with diverse bodies, presentations, and goals
√ Care about long-term adaptation, not short-term performance
Whether you're newer to the profession or a seasoned teacher looking to sharpen your clinical reasoning, the AOP Flagship courses give you the tools to make more informed, adaptable decisions in the studio.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
By the End, You'll Be Able To…
Identify what tissues are being stressed by analyzing force direction and joint constraints — not guessing from a muscle chart
Modify exercises by changing load, orientation, range, or task — without losing the intent of the movement
Use anatomy as a constraint on motion, not a list of muscles to recite on demand
Cue movement to support skill acquisition and client autonomy — not dependence on your instructions
Progress or regress clients based on capacity and adaptation — not habit, guesswork, or fear of doing it wrong
Real, applicable skills you'll use in every session — not just concepts to file away and forget.
WHAT THE FLAGSHIP COURSES ACTUALLY ARE
A Cohesive Education System — Not a Bundle of Unrelated Courses
The Flagship courses are designed as an integrated whole. You learn concepts, then learn how to generalize them across exercises, bodies, and contexts — so the knowledge sticks and transfers.
This isn't a review of anatomy you already know. It's a framework for thinking about movement that changes how you teach.
Applied Anatomy
How structures behave under load and in motion — not memorized origins and insertions.
Biomechanics + Force Analysis
How force orientation, joint constraints, and load variables shape movement outcomes.
Motor Learning Theory
How clients actually acquire movement skills — and how your cueing either helps or hinders that process.
Progressive Loading Principles
How adaptation works and how to use it to drive meaningful, lasting change for your clients.
Real-World Application
Every concept is tied directly to how you apply it in the studio — not left as abstract theory.
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE
The Flagship Courses
Three entry points, one cohesive system. Start with what's most relevant to where you are right now — you can always go deeper.
FOUNDATIONS
Foundations of Exercise Science
For instructors who want to understand the principles that sit underneath every exercise, every program, and every client outcome.
Most Pilates instructors spend years learning exercises. Far fewer spend time learning the science that explains why those exercises work. This course introduces the essential concepts of exercise science, adaptation, loading, and evidence-informed practice so you can confidently connect research to real-world teaching.
→ 7 lectures (15-90min each)
→ Fully asynchronous — learn on your schedule
→ Lifetime access — use as a reference forever
→ AOP community chat access
FOUNDATIONS
Foundations of Anatomy + Biomechanics
For instructors who want to leverage a deeper understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and basic exercise science principles in the studio.
When you understand how to manipulate load, force, and movement variables, you can confidently guide clients through intentional programming that helps them meet their goals and keeps them moving for a lifetime. After this course, anatomy becomes a living tool — not a memorized list.
→ 9 full lectures + 2 mini lectures
→ Fully asynchronous — learn on your schedule
→ Lifetime access — use as a reference forever
→ AOP community chat access
FOUNDATIONS
Foundations of Common Pathologies
For new and experienced instructors who want to know what to do when injuries walk through the door.
Whether you want to update your knowledge of common pathologies like frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears, or you've realized you're not sure how to work with clients presenting with pain or injury — this course guides you through the pathoanatomy and current evidence-informed best practice, well within Pilates instructor scope of practice.
→ 6 full lectures + 2 mini lectures
→ Fully asynchronous — learn on your schedule
→ Lifetime access — use as a reference forever
→ AOP community chat access
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common Questions
How are the foundations courses structured?
Each course is structured with lectures plus supplemental material, broken up into modules focusing on discrete body regions or concepts. Everything is self-paced and fully asynchronous — no live sessions, deadlines, or cohort schedules.
Do I have to complete the course in a certain time frame?
No. Once you purchase any AOP course, you have lifetime access. These courses are designed as reference materials you'll return to over and over again — not something you need to rush through.
What if I need more help applying what I learned to the studio?
You can pair any course with 1:1 mentoring. This is a great way to bridge the gap between research and practice, personalize your AOP course experience, and connect with Cody directly around your specific teaching scenarios and client presentations.
I've already taken an anatomy course. How is AOP different?
At AOP, the focus is on how anatomy helps you understand movement — not memorizing origins, insertions, and actions. You'll learn how muscles behave at different joint angles, how two-joint muscles work differently than single-joint muscles, how adaptation happens, and how to apply exercise science principles to the bodies actually in front of you. We go beyond the textbook and make anatomy a living, applicable tool.
Are the courses fully asynchronous?
Yes — all AOP evergreen courses are fully asynchronous. Everything can be done on your own time, in your own order, at whatever pace suits your schedule.
What do I get access to alongside the course content?
Every AOP course includes access to the AOP community chat on Kajabi — a space to connect with Pilates instructors globally, ask questions about course content, and engage with a community of movement professionals committed to evidence-informed teaching.
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