| We are all aware of the hot trend of learning | | | | monthly? What is the structure like. Is there a |
| Pilates. Never before were the Pilates instructors | | | | practical and written exam in the program prior to |
| in demand as they are now. The professionals find | | | | issuing the certificate and who are the programs |
| work in health studios and leisure centre's or | | | | facilitators and what are their training backgrounds. |
| working as a private tutor in clients home, Pilates | | | | Select on teacher training program with an |
| is popular with athletes and dancers and is often | | | | organization that will give you the best training |
| used to rehabilitate injuries. To become a teacher | | | | anywhere in the world. The list of the |
| you need a background in exercise movement or | | | | organizations: |
| a related therapy, or have been attending regular | | | | 1. Core Dynamics Teacher training program: |
| pilates classes. You can do pilates instructor | | | | Michelle Larson found it. The 450 hours of |
| training with several organizations within the pilates | | | | program is offered at six locations around US. It |
| industry. | | | | consists of intensive weekend workshops focused |
| Once you complete your training only than you | | | | on the mat and reformer exercise and personal |
| are considered fully qualified. The training | | | | practice, students mentorship and practice |
| organization provides a professional membership | | | | teaching. |
| scheme, which promotes and supports pilates | | | | 2. Education and Certification through Stott Pilates: |
| practitioners. The practitioners are expected to | | | | It offers intensive and comprehensive |
| meet certain teaching standards and should follow | | | | certifications programs, as well as certification in |
| an established code of practice. Though the | | | | rehabilitation and variety of workshops. |
| organizations are different, they generally suggest | | | | 3. Power Pilates Teacher Certification: This |
| a instructor training should be for 12-18 months | | | | program teaches classical Pilates style. It maintains |
| part time teacher training diploma course. | | | | the originality of exercises taught by Joseph |
| Doing a course with one of the organization helps | | | | Pilates. |
| you to gain entry to the Register of Exercise | | | | 4. Romana's Pilates Instructor training: Romana |
| Professionals (REP) also known as 'Exercise | | | | Kryzanowska is one of the Joseph. Pilates original |
| Register'. This improves your chances to | | | | student. Most of the recognized teachers in Pilates |
| employment. This register recognizes qualifications | | | | are trained and influenced by her. Her training |
| from reputed organizations, and expect practical | | | | program is available in over 35 facilities worldwide. |
| competency. The fitness professionals are | | | | 5. Pilates Instructor certification Basics: The |
| expected to work within a code of practice. | | | | Certification is divided into two parts, Pilates Mat |
| There are several teacher training programs | | | | certification and Pilates Apparatus certification. |
| available, but it is recommended to do | | | | Other than basics, there are many levels of |
| comprehensive training for all the individuals | | | | advanced training available for those who wish to |
| interested in teaching these methods and, making | | | | specialize in sport specific or rehabilitative aspects |
| a career of it. It is important to think and take | | | | of it. |
| time to gather all the relevant informed decision | | | | 6. Pilates Instructor training with the Physical/ Mind |
| about your Pilates teacher training programs. | | | | Institute: It offers certified teacher training |
| Here are the guidelines for you to choose the | | | | through an extensive network of studios. |
| best training program: | | | | 7. Pilates Method Alliance (PMA): It is continuous |
| Who is the program director, what are his\ her | | | | use in the US since 1926 when its creator Joseph. |
| qualifications and experience. Duration of the | | | | Pilates and his wife Clara immigrated to New York |
| program, how long does it take for the | | | | from Germany. The PMA made history in 2005 |
| completion of the program and are there any | | | | by launching the first industry wide certification |
| pre-requisites for the entry into the program. Also | | | | exam for the Pilates method in US. The Pilates |
| check to see if the programs going to be | | | | methods is best taught with PMA training |
| conducted on weekdays, weekends, weekly or | | | | program. |