The Pilates IT Factor - Complete Video Course
We all know the exercises, the cueing, the anatomy. But there is something the best teachers have that no training program teaches. A presence. A way of connecting. A way of making every client feel like the class was made for them. That is the IT Factor.
John Garey teaches the full IT Factor system on video — nine modules covering everything from vocal foundations and body language to the five archetypes, class design, and presence. Watch the module. Complete the assignment in the workbook. Film yourself. Walk away a different teacher.
Course Objectives:
Identify your dominant teaching archetype and articulate how it shapes your presence in the room.
Apply the five vocal foundations with intention in your classes. Bonus: a deep dive into filler words and how to eliminate them.
Describe how body language, hand visibility, positioning, and facial expression communicate to clients before and during instruction.
Explain the science behind client connection, including the role of the nervous system, chemical messengers, and co-regulation, in terms you can apply to your teaching.
Design a class using the emotional arc framework, matching archetype energy to class stage, client type, and format.
Use the archetype dial to blend teaching styles in real time, with intention and flow.
Develop a personal pre-class ritual and presence practice grounded in the IT Factor system.
Create a personal IT Factor plan that reflects your unique voice, style, and teaching mission.
Instructor: John Garey
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John’s Bio
John Garey has been teaching movement for over 30 years and training teachers for nearly two decades. Over the course of his career he has traveled to more than 30 countries to work with Pilates teachers worldwide.
Since 2015 he has been building what has become one of the most recognized independent Pilates brands in the industry. Pilates & Fitness TV is his online studio, bringing world-class Pilates and fitness content to subscribers around the world. In 2019 he launched Pilates Grad School — where teachers go deeper with continuing education workshops, live events, and on-demand learning designed specifically for the working Pilates professional.
In 2024 he launched The Pilates IT Factor — a complete ecosystem for teachers who want to master the art of communication, presence, and connection. The system includes the Guide, the on-demand course, live and in-person workshops, and the book club.
John earned his Master's Degree in Physical Education from New York University. He holds the NCPT credential and is a former member of the National Pilates Certification Program Board of Directors. His work has appeared in Pilates Style Magazine, Pilates Journal, Men's Fitness, Shape, and GQ.