bender ball method
with Pilates expert and Bender Ball creator Leslee Bender.
that does it all.
Results-driven, joint-friendly programming with the original small fitness ball. More intensity, more control and more core in every class you teach.
target more.
train smarter.
teach better.
For nearly 20 years, the Bender Ball has been a staple in top studios, national health club chains and home gyms.
This small but mighty tool adds intensity, control and core activation to every workout style, from Pilates and Barre to strength training and physical therapy. The Bender Ball Method teaches you to use it safely and effectively in group classes and personal training sessions.
Ideal for group instructors, personal trainers and wellness coaches.
your secret weapon for smarter programming
TRUSTED BY TOP PROFESSIONALS
Trainers and therapists have relied on the Bender Ball for nearly 20 years of effective movement.
SMARTER CORE TRAINING
Proven techniques that engage the core deeply, support the spine and build stability.
JOINT FRIENDLY, RESULTS DRIVEN
Low-impact exercises that deliver real results for clients at every fitness level.
VERSATILE PROGRAMMING
Ready-to-use workouts for Pilates, Barre, strength and recovery, for any fitness setting.
one ball. every format.
Deeper core connection and better feedback in every exercise.
More control and more muscle engagement, without heavier weights.
Gentle support for flexibility, mobility and rehabilitation.
Small enough to carry. Strong enough to change your class.
learn from Leslee Bender
Leslee Bender is the 2020 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year, an acclaimed author and the creator of the Bender Ball.
An icon in the wellness industry for more than four decades, Leslee introduced research-backed techniques that put spinal health and functional movement first. Her work helps people of all ages build strength, resilience and confidence.
She also founded the Ageless Training Academy, which offers science-based education for skilled, compassionate coaches who serve their clients at the highest level.
learn it on your time.
teach it everywhere.
Core activation, functional movement and versatile programming for Pilates, Barre, strength, flexibility and rehabilitation, all at your own pace.
on demand
4 hours of self-paced education, including sample classes and the science behind the method. Earn 4 CECs from ACE, AFAA and NASM.
two bonus workouts
Bender Ball Magic for Group Ex and Bender Ball Magic for Pilates are both included, free.
30 days of membership
Enrolling unlocks the instructor membership for 30 days, with class choreography and exercise ideas to keep you going.
Start small. Get strong.
and there's more
BONUS WORKOUTS
Two extra Bender Ball workouts, for Group Ex and for Pilates, included free with enrollment.
LEARN FROM MINDY MYLREA
Enrollment gives you access to hundreds of videos from Mindy Mylrea. Two fitness icons, one place.
EQUIPMENT DISCOUNTS
Buy Bender Balls, Gliding Discs and ropeless jump ropes at a discount for your facility and clients.
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
Membership includes Jessica H. Maurer's business resources, webinars and courses for strategy and marketing.
ask us anything
How many hours is the course?
The on-demand course is 4 hours of self-paced material, including sample classes and the science behind the method. Enrolling also includes two bonus workouts and 30 days of instructor membership.
Does this come with CECs?
Yes. The Bender Ball Method is approved for 4 hours of CECs from ACE, AFAA and NASM.
Is there a membership fee?
The instructor membership is $7.99 a month. It includes full classes, the Mindy Mylrea workout library, video recipes, One Minute to Wellness and thousands of exercise videos for tools like Gliding Discs, Bender Balls and BOSU.
What class resources are included?
Each month we deliver class choreography and exercise ideas. Membership also includes an extensive exercise library and sample classes.
new ideas every month
The Bender Ball Method is one of a growing family of Move Mentors programs, each built by educators who have spent decades in the room. Your membership keeps the ideas coming long after the course ends.
New class choreography and exercise ideas every month, plus full classes, the Mindy Mylrea workout library, video recipes, One Minute to Wellness and thousands of exercise videos.
30 days included when you enroll.keep reading
How the deep abdominals stabilize the spine, and why the Bender Ball is such a good tool for teaching it.
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What you learn from Leslee Bender about core work, progressions and class design.
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Practical ideas for warm-ups, strength, recovery and mind-body formats.
read the articleready to get on the ball?
Learn from the creator of the original small fitness ball, and bring more to every class you teach.