# 7 Mistakes that Pilates Instructors can fix today

- Author: PilatesStyle
- Date: 2026-11-05
- Category: Education
- Canonical: https://pilatesstyle.com/article/7-mistakes-that-pilates-instructors-can-fix-today

We all get caught up in our daily routines and race from class to client. Here are 7 mistakes commonly made by instructors that you can fix today!



1. **Never calling clients to check in.** A quick personal call after a missed class, a tough week, or a milestone shows you care about the person, not just the booking. It's the cheapest retention tool there is.
2. **Over-cueing.** Talking nonstop pulls clients out of their bodies. Cue less, choose words carefully, and leave silence so they can feel the movement.
3. **Teaching the choreography, not the person.** Running the same class plan regardless of who's in the room misses injuries, asymmetries, and goals. Adapt to the body in front of you.
4. **Skipping intake and progress tracking.** Without a baseline, you can't show progress. Note starting points, goals, and limitations, and revisit them every month or so so clients see how far they've come.
5. **Moving too fast to progress.** Many instructors advance exercises to keep things interesting for themselves. Clients benefit more from mastering the fundamentals: breath, pelvic placement, and control.
6. **Ignoring the first and last two minutes.** A warm greeting and a clear, personal send-off ("Here's what to notice this week") are what people remember. Many instructors rush both.
7. **Not asking for feedback or referrals.** Clients are often happy to share what's working or bring a friend, but only if asked. A simple "Who else would love this?" can fill your schedule.