Athletes — whether professional or recreational — bring incredible strengths to their training, but they also face unique challenges.
Repetitive movements, muscle imbalances, and the constant demand for peak performance can leave even the strongest athlete with gaps in stability, flexibility, or overall body awareness. While determination and discipline drive their success, many athletes lack the mind-body connection that can take their performance — and longevity — to the next level.
This workshop is designed to bridge that gap. Using the Pilates Chair and Foam Roller, Sheri Long will guide you through targeted exercises and innovative variations that address the athlete’s most important needs: strength, mobility, endurance, acceleration/deceleration, and precision. Through creative programming and hands-on practice, you’ll discover how Pilates can complement and elevate athletic performance.
2 NPCP | Intermediate
Workshop Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the athlete’s unique physical and mental demands
- Learn practical tools and creative programming ideas you can apply immediately
- Discover strategies to build strength, enhance mobility, and improve performance with the Chair and Foam Roller
- Increase your confidence in working with athletic populations at every level
Workshop Curriculum
About Sheri Long
Sheri Long has been a certified Pilates instructor for over 20 years and a Pilates educator since 2008. She is BASI Pilates Certified, NPCP Certified, and served as BASI Faculty for 12 years. Sheri recently relocated her studio to Oregon, where she offers private sessions, online classes, and live workshops.
With a background spanning more than 40 years in dance, fitness, and health, Sheri has taught Pilates across the globe—including South Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Brazil, and throughout the United States. She has presented at major conferences such as the PMA Conference, Contrologia Brasil International Conference, February Fitness International Meeting in Spain, BASI Pilates Learn From the Leaders (US and South Africa), and the Athens Symposium.
Sheri is passionate about exploring diverse Pilates methods and remains dedicated to ongoing education. She believes great teaching comes from being a committed student, and she creates a supportive space where teachers and clients alike can explore, grow, and enjoy the movement journey. For Sheri, Pilates is not about how an exercise looks—it’s about how it feels and the strength, confidence, and freedom it inspires.
