Category: Pilates Instructor Education
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Choosing a career in Pilates.
Did you know that Pilates is not a regulated profession in North America? This means that there is no universal standard for teaching that you’re expected to follow. No regulatory body oversees this profession. However, getting professional Pilates education will benefit you and your clients. Most instructors start as clients before making the move to…
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5 Things I wished I knew before becoming a Pilates instructor.
Hindsight is always 20/20, especially as you start your Pilates career. After years of building my own Pilates business and helping others do the same, I’ve noticed several common mistakes instructors make as they begin this career path. Keep reading to learn about the five things I wished I knew before starting my Pilates business. …
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Your fitness props make all the difference in your Pilates classes.
When we’re running out of programming ideas for our Pilates group classes, there can be a tendency to embrace the ‘more is better’ mantra as we add different equipment to the Pilates exercises. But I’ve found that when we’re more selective with our equipment choices, the end results are better client engagement and retention. Remembering…