Category: Pilates Business

  • Why Good Pilates is Important

    Why Good Pilates is Important

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    Getting new clients into the Pilates studio The value of Reformer studios and Pilates inspired classes on nearly every street corner is that it’s become part of the fitness conversation; very few people in this day and age haven’t heard of Pilates. For fully certified, professional Pilates instructors and studio owners who offer full Pilates…

  • What does it take to become a Pilates instructor?

    What does it take to become a Pilates instructor?

    Pilates Instructor Demo

    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…

  • 5 Things I wished I knew before becoming a Pilates instructor

    5 Things I wished I knew before becoming a Pilates instructor

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    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. …

  • Pilates Teacher Training: Continuing Education that Makes Sense for You.

    Pilates Teacher Training: Continuing Education that Makes Sense for You.

    Pilates Teacher Training: Continuing Education that Makes Sense for You

    Most Pilates instructors will gravitate towards complementary training programs once they’ve established their client base. Often, you’ll find Pilates instructors who offer more than one movement modality while others will keep Pilates their primary offering but integrate key components of different movement disciplines into their clients’ workouts.  Below are some different ways to approach continuing…

  • So you’re a Certified Pilates Instructor – Now What?

    So you’re a Certified Pilates Instructor – Now What?

    So you’re a Certified Pilates Instructor

    You’ve completed your certification and passed the exam – now what do you need to do to build your clientele and establish yourself as a professional instructor? Here are 2 key points to think about: Define your ideal working day Time Management Many instructors are drawn to the fitness industry partly because of the opportunities…

  • Pilates Teaching Tips: Be an Even Better Pilates Instructor

    Pilates Teaching Tips: Be an Even Better Pilates Instructor

    Often, when we’ve worked with a regular client over an extended period of time, it’s easy to become complacent with the type of workout that you’re offering. Being physically and mentally tired or preoccupied with other things can lead to mediocre workouts that reflect your mood and energy levels. While it isn’t realistic to drop…

  • Pilates Business Tips: Scheduling Realities for Pilates Instructors

    Pilates Business Tips: Scheduling Realities for Pilates Instructors

    Pilates Business Tips: Scheduling Realities for Pilates Instructors

    One of the benefits of working in the fitness industry is that we can often claim the status of independent contractor. This allows us to organize our schedules in a way that guarantees we are in control of them. For Pilates instructors who pursue other interests, such as dance, athletics, acting, academic pursuits, etc. being…