Pilates Teacher Training

What is Pilates?

PILATES is The Fitness Industry’s best kept secret.

Pilates, you've likely heard of it...but we know there are often a lot of questions!

How is it possible that an exercise method that educates and approaches HEALTH as a whole body experience has been around for so long, yet is often under the radar or not widely understood?

Starting with busting some myths about it is NOT:

1) NOT exclusively for women
2) Not typically done with music in the background a high intensity
3) Not just on the "Reformer"

You may have heard the name “Pilates”...but most people don’t really understand what Pilates is, what it’s for, and are often surprised when they find out the history of the method! (Keep reading!)

“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. Our interpretation of physical fitness is the attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind fully capable of naturally, easily, and satisfactorily performing our many and varied daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure.” - Joseph Pilates

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a comprehensive fitness system developed over 100 years ago by Joseph Pilates. Originally called "Contrology," it emphasizes the coordination of body, mind, and spirit.

Core Strength & Stability: Pilates focuses on strengthening your core muscles, providing a strong foundation for all movement.
Proper Alignment: It teaches you how to align your body correctly, improving posture and reducing the risk of injury.
Muscle Toning & Balance: Pilates helps tone muscles and create balanced strength throughout your body.
Mind-Body Connection: It emphasizes the connection between your mind and body, promoting mindful movement.
Corrective Exercise: Pilates can help correct imbalances and movement patterns, making it ideal for injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Cross-Training: It's a perfect complement to other athletic activities.
Holistic Approach: Pilates benefits your entire being—body, mind, and spirit.
Expert Instruction: Our certified instructors provide personalized guidance to ensure safe and effective practice.

“A few well designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion.” - Joseph Pilates

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Who is Pilates for? Pilates is for every body!

It's a versatile method suitable for a wide range of individuals & here are some examples:

- Those who want to increase core strength: Pilates focuses on the powerhouse of the body.

- Those looking to improve overall health and well-being: Promotes a strong mind-body connection.

- Anyone wanting to enhance posture and alignment: Creates better bodily alignment for everyday life.

- Clients looking for a new workout routine outside the "gym" atmosphere: Pilates will keep you thinking & is adaptable for people of all fitness levels.

- Individuals seeking rehabilitation: Aids in recovery from injuries and improves posture.

- Athletes & Sports Specific: Improves core strength, stability, and performance.

- Dancers & Gymnasts: Enhances flexibility, control, and body awareness.

Within any given Pilates Session or class you will be focusing on activating your core alongside strengthening and stretching other muscles.

Pilates Sessions can be done via Pilates Mat, the Pilates Reformer, Chair, Trapeze/Cadillac/Tower, Spine Corrector, The Barrel, or Pedi Pole. It is a full body and balanced movement system!

It’s often even that Instructors may add in variations with an exercise ball, the Pilates Magic Circle, or even some lightly weighted dumb bells. Pilates Sessions were originally designed to be a one on one experience, but you will find Pilates Small Group Classes, Semi-Privates, and Private Training is available here for you at MMC!