PILCAD-Syllabus
SECTION I: Introduction to the Pilates Cadillac
History and development of the Cadillac (Trapeze Table)
Components, functions, and applications
Benefits of Cadillac training for fitness, rehabilitation, and movement education
Principles of spring resistance and suspension-based exercise
SECTION II: Foundation Exercise Overview
Movement principles and exercise objectives
Teaching progressions and regressions
Breathing, alignment, and core activation
Exercise sequencing and programming considerations
SECTION III: Cadillac Set-Up and Safety
Equipment orientation and adjustment procedures
Spring selection and attachment points
Safety guidelines and spotting techniques
Client screening and exercise contraindications
Risk management during suspended and inverted exercises
SECTION IV: Foundation Cadillac Exercise Repertoire
Seated and Roll-Down Series
Roll Down
Assisted Sit-Ups
Advanced Sit-Ups
Leg Spring Series
Leg Springs – Supine Pull
Leg Springs – Side-Lying
Leg Springs – Standing
Leg Springs – Supine Hip Flexor Pull
Leg Springs – Dolphin
Footwork Series
Footwork – Bend and Stretch
Footwork – Dorsiflexion
Push-Through Bar Series
Push Through Seated Front
Swan – Push Through Bar
Advanced Swan – Push Through Bar
Swan – Roll Down Bar
Push Through Back
Cat Stretch Series
Circle Saw
Cat Sitting
Cat Kneeling
Upper Body and Scapular Stability Series
Pull Downs – Double Arms
Scapular Glides
Spread Eagle
Standing Arms – Facing Away
Standing Arms – Facing the Table
Standing Arms – Facing the Sides
Chest Expansion and Thigh Stretch
Abdominal and Teaser Series
The Hundred
Teaser – Top Sprung
Teaser – Bottom Sprung
Arm Circle and Rowing Series
Supine Arm Circles
Prone Arm Circles
Rowing Front – Sitting Tall
Rowing Front – Bending Down
Rowing Back – Round Back
Rowing Back – Flat Back
Extension and Flying Series
Flying Eagle / Double Leg Kick
Advanced Movement and Tower Series
Airplane
Tower
Monkey
Lateral Flexion Series
Mermaid Sitting
Mermaid Advanced
Bridging and Spinal Articulation Series
Parakeet
Bridging
Short Spine / Semi Circle / Ferris Wheel
Functional Movement and Hanging Series