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Being a certified Pilates fitness instructor is a tricky task, but if you love group exercise and fitness, it's worth the effort. If you're willing to put in your time and effort, you can get certified and start teaching Pilates in less than a year. As a Pilates instructor, you will be able to help others achieve their fitness goals as well as keep fit.

Steps

1. 1 Choose a renowned fitness organization to train certified Pilates instructors. Think carefully about which fitness organization you should contact for training, the effectiveness of the results of your search for a future job after receiving your certification as a Pilates fitness instructor depends on it.Various organizations offer training and certification, but not all of them are considered reputable and recognized by gyms and other fitness or medical institutions. Ask other Pilates instructors where they have trained and which well-known fitness training organizations have trained. Among such organizations, the American Professional Fitness Association (AFPA) stands out, which is licensed and has specialized groups for the training of instructors in various fields.
2. 2 Consider what career goals you are going to achieve in fitness. Work with an organization that can help you achieve these goals. You must first become certified as a group fitness instructor after your professional skills have been identified by fitness training organizations such as the American Fitness Federation (ACE). Knowing the basic group exercises and having a Starter Certificate will help open more doors and provide a stronger foundation for specialized training, including Pilates certification.
3. 3 Test your chosen Pilates Instructor Training program and a range of other specialized courses, preferably prep courses. Before making a decision, figure out what you need to do to obtain a certificate and determine what the cost of training will be. Calculate costs for preparatory courses such as CPR preparation.
4. 4 Complete the required preparatory courses, including CPR, before starting your Pilates Instructor Training Program. Check with your training organization if the training courses are part of the Pilates Instructor Training Program. Find out if the fitness organization will take into account preparatory courses and certifications from other organizations.
5. 5 Make sure you get the necessary fitness credits to complete your training. Many fitness training organizations calculate the course credits for a certificate in the same way that most colleges and universities calculate the accumulation of credits for higher education. Sometimes fitness credits can be applied to other types of certification as well.
6. 6 Start your Pilates Fitness Instructor Training classes at home or using live streaming. Order your Pilates Instructor Training Materials to study and practice at home, or register and attend selected Pilates Certified Courses. Complete all required assignments and tests for certification.
7. 7 Host business meetings at potential fitness locations such as gyms, dance studios, and other fitness centers or healthcare facilities. Find out if you need additional training to begin teaching courses. Some gyms and other recreational clubs require a certain level of Pilates Fitness Instructor certification, and may need more than one certification.
8. 8 Start your job search as a Pilates instructor. Contact Pilates employers directly or use your fitness training organization's job search resources. Ask other Pilates instructors about possible vacancies. Offer co-teaching or a replacement teacher. Build and develop professional relationships with other fitness and dance instructors, gym managers, and others who can help you find a Pilates instructor job. Remember, getting a job as a Pilates instructor depends on how you build relationships with others in the field.
9. 9 To remain a certified Pilates instructor, you need to continually improve your knowledge. Closely monitor recertification procedures and meet the necessary requirements to continue your education and maintain your Pilates instructor workplace accreditation.