Pilates Teacher Training | Become A Pilates Instructor & Reap Benefits Forever

by Move Thrive Be Fit & Be Ready

There ain’t any doubt that a correct body posture is important for each & every individual. Ever since we get in our senses, we are taught by our parents to sit straight, stand upright, walk right, etc. Though we listen to them, most of us don’t know why we are taught so. Well, the answer us too straight that wrong body posture leads to many issues. Want to know some? Weak health, body pain and poor body language. Also, lack of confidence. Yes, you may not believe but inappropriate posture often makes one feel inferior, which then leads to development of lack of confidence.

Are you wondering reasons to overcome these issues? Well, you will be glad to know that pilates can help you with that. Want to know what’s even better? Becoming an instructor, as this will help you improve your talent and help others enjoy the physical and mental thoughts. To enroll in pilates teacher training, you need to ask yourself 2 important questions. These are:

1. Which excites you more? Group classes or one-on-one private training sessions. Or you are interested in both?

2. Do you want to teach mat work or Pilates exercises for beginners ? Or you want to teach a combination of both?

As far as group classes are concerned, the aim is adhering to predetermined series of exercises to offer balanced and whole-body workout. Talking about the privates sessions, the workout ate customized to help the client meet their needs & goals. Providing combination of both these is quite common for the pilates teachers, which allows them more opportunities and benefits.

Teaching Skills

Though private and group training need a in-depth understanding of pilates, teachers skills of both are way different.

Skills of Group Instructor

Energetic and motivating
Understands pace and rhythm
Makes the exercises balanced and safe
Provide modifications for all levels
Attends each student in the class

Skills of Private Instructor

Helps the learner to establish, achieve and manage their goals
Is patient and a good listener
Shows compassion
Understands needs of the clients and designs helpful programs for them
Encourages persistence
Stays self-motivated
Good at setting personal training goals

There’s a lot to learn and teach in pilates. If you are crazy for it like anything and want to stick to it forever, becoming a full-time instructor is the best way. With so many institutions out there to help, you can easily find instructors who will inculcate the best skills & techniques in you and help you become a professional teacher.