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Certification & Training
The Pilates industry is a booming business and opportunities abound for qualified instructors. Frankly, there is a greater demand for Pilates workouts than there are instructors to facilitate them. Whether you want to work in a Pilates studio, a fitness club, a therapeutic clinic, or as a personal trainer, getting certified from a reputable Pilates training institution is your first step to a rewarding career.
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There are Pilates programs that give out "credentials" to anyone who attends a weekend workshop. Tempting as it may be to fast-track into the Pilates business, there's a world of difference between that kind of quickie education and the detailed programs offered by the established, accredited training institutions.
Most reputable schools require hundreds of hours of lecture-based coursework, hands-on training, observation and apprentice work before a rigorous written and practical exam. Usually, as a prerequisite, each student must have studied anatomy and already be a certified fitness professional or licensed rehabilitation practitioner. Plus there are continuing education requirements to maintain certification status throughout one's career. There's a reason why skilled, experienced Pilates specialists command the hourly rate that they do ($40-$80 per hour and up) - and a reason why you should ensure your Pilates professional has been properly trained and certified.
Some of the more recognized Pilates training institutions are the PhysicalMind Institute, The Pilates Studio, Polestar Education and Stott Pilates. Most offer courses around the world through their network of affiliated clubs/studios or can dispatch trainers to conduct courses at any facility. A curriculum of flexible modules are usually concentrated on weekends so students can fit them into current work schedules.
