Pilates Fun Facts Every Instructor Should Know!
While Pilates becomes more popular every year, we know that many students – and even a handful of teachers – find there’s still some mystery around this exercise method that we love so. Here’s hoping these fun facts help expand your knowledge of the method. Originally, Pilates was called Contrology by its founder, Joseph H. […]
Top 5 Reasons I Got Certified to Teach Pilates
Everybody has their reasons for enrolling in a 6-month Pilates teacher training program. One of our most memorable and talented apprentices (who just successfully GRADUATED!!) writes HER top 5 reasons why she loves her decision to learn to teach Pilates. Read on! THE PEOPLE From the CPNYC Faculty who run the Core Pilates Teacher Training […]
Pilates Teacher Training Courses WE LOVE!
From learning anatomy by building the body with clay to Prenatal Pilates, here is a run down of our most favorite workshops, courses and apprenticeship programs nationwide! (of course, including our own in NYC!) ANATOMY FUNDAMENTALS WITH ANATOMY IN CLAY Where: Core Pilates NYC, New York, NY. A Pilates instructor must know the body. And […]
Am I Fun Enough to be a Pilates Teacher?
Pilates should always be a good time, right? It’s one of the things that make this movement modality (in our biased minds!) the best. You get stronger. You heal. And you enjoy yourself while doing it! So maybe you’ve decided you want to teach. You’re ready to get certified in a Pilates teacher training program […]
Should I Have a Pilates Teaching Specialty?
When beginning your Pilates teacher training certification program, your eyes should stay on the prize(s): ➢ Learning the motivation for and purpose of each exercise, as developed by Joseph Pilates ➢ Understanding the significance of the Classical order of the exercises ➢ Knowing the choreography for all the exercises ➢ Having a comprehensive understanding of […]
Best Pilates Certification Programs
Here at Core, part of our teacher training and certification recruitment strategy is always to tell prospectives to shop around and find the right fit. Between timing, cost, location there are so many variables to consider when choosing the right program for you. Especially if the goal is to find a Pilates studio (or fitness […]
How You Can Learn to Teach Pilates in New York City
Let’s face it. New York City is THE place for Pilates. Afterall, it’s where Joseph Pilates himself set up his studio. The classical Pilates method is alive and well in our beloved NYC which is why so many prospective students of Pilates from all over the world gather here each educational cycle. We’ve been lucky […]
Top 3 Ways to Become a Pilates Instructor
There are many ways that a career in Pilates is within your reach. The first question to ask is do I want to teach just Pilates Mat or do I want to be able to give a full session to a variety of clients including special needs or prenatal clients. As an education Pilates studio […]
Becoming a Pilates Teacher in New York!
The first month of any Pilates teacher training program is so very inspiring AND challenging! Combine that with living and working and often-times parenting in New York City and balancing the time and energy required to succeed in a Pilates teacher training program can be so hard! And let’s not forget the ACTUAL learning involved […]
Nationally Recognized Pilates Certifications & Teacher Training
In the ever-growing landscape of Pilates teacher training and certification programs we thought we’d give you a run down of what we feel are the best options out there. We use our standard as a gauge. Our Comprehensive Teacher Training program, also known as the Comprehensive Immersion requires a 600-hour apprenticeship and follows the guidelines […]