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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Pure Pilates is the only Authorized Training Center along the Gulf Coast. We have offered the Balanced Body Education® Pilates Teacher Training Program since 2014, and have worked with apprentices from around the world.

We welcome all students interested in committing themselves to a Pilates practice and the Balanced Body Education® curriculum.

The Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training Program is designed to create thoughtful, creative, and successful Pilates teachers. Its curriculum emphasizes the principles underlying each exercise, and Master Educators focus on the "why" behind each exercise. Balanced Body manuals are considered to be the best in the industry, and are an in-depth study of the Pilates movement principles, anatomy, and considerations for special populations. The training is modular and progressive, allowing students to build on their education and train in a way that suits their unique training goals, budget, and timeline. Modules are taught throughout the year, and an early registration discount is offered for those who register 10+ days before a module takes place.

New apprentices are required to take Movement Principles prior to Mat I or Reformer I. As part of the certification process, Pilates apprentices are also required to have a 16-hour anatomy training. Balanced Body recommends Anatomy in 3D as an informative and interactive way to complete this portion of the certification, which we offer every November.

Balanced Body training modules are approved by the Pilates Method Alliance, NCPT, ACE, AFAA, and NASM. Physical Therapists may also be able to use Balanced Body training for CEU credit; those interested should contact their state licensing board for instructions on how to transfer the credit hours.

MAT TRAINING

The Balanced Body Pilates Mat training includes the original Pilates Mat repertoire, as well as, an introduction to the movement principles that make Pilates a successful exercise program. Modifications and variations are included to help you teach a wide range of clients. The Balanced Body Pilates Mat program will empower you to become a successful, creative and transformative Pilates mat instructor.

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The Mat teacher training program includes:

• Exercise instruction in the classical Pilates Mat repertoire
• A comprehensive manual and streaming content from Balanced Body consistent with current national standards
• Cuing, coaching, and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
• Safety information for teaching special populations
• Tips on teaching successful group programs course is required for all apprentices before registering for Mat 1
• Anatomy is strongly recommended
• Mat 1 - 16hr, Mat 2 - 16 hr, Mat 3 - 16 hr
  
  

20 personal sessions

15 observation hours

35 student teaching hours

64 modules hours

16 anatomy hours suggested

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Total hours: Course work + practical = 134

REFORMER TRAINING

The Pilates Reformer is an extraordinarily flexible piece of exercise equipment allowing resistance and support for exercises involving every part of the body. The Balanced Body program at Pure Pilates gives you a thorough understanding of how to use the Reformer to develop core and extremity strength, stability, flexibility, coordination and balance. The wide range of exercises provides a stimulating workout for clients at any level of ability.

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The Reformer teacher training program includes:

• Exercise instruction in the complete Pilates Reformer repertoire
• A comprehensive manual and streaming content from Balanced Body consistent with current national standards
• Cuing, coaching, and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
• Guidelines for teaching special populations
• Program design for clients at every level including sports specific lessons
• Equipment safety and maintenance
• Anatomy is required for Reformer test out
• Reformer 1 - 18hr, Reformer 2 - 16hr,   Reformer 3 - 14hr

30 personal sessions

30 observation hours

90 student teaching hours

66 module hours

16 anatomy hours

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Total hours: Course work + practical + anatomy = 232

MAT + REFORMER TRAINING

This training combines the Mat and Reformer modules and teaching hours for a more well-rounded training program, allowing apprentice to teacher a greater variety of exercises and gain a deeper understanding of Pilates.

The Mat and Reformer teacher training program includes all of the bullets from both Mat and Reformer listed above.

50 personal sessions  (20 mat, 30 reformer)

45 observation hours  (15 mat, 30 reformer)

125 student teaching hours (35 mat, 90 reformer)

114 module hours

16 anatomy hours

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Total hours: Course work + practical + anatomy = 350

COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING

In addition to Mat and Reformer training, the Comprehensive training completes the full Balanced Body Pilates instructor program. Included is the complete repertoire on the Trapeze/Cadillac, the Chair, the Barrels. Completing the additional apparatus training gives you a great variety of tools to use when working with clients and qualifies you to take the National Pilates Certification exam.

The Apparatus teacher training program at includes:

• Exercise instruction in the complete Trapeze Table/Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels
• A comprehensive manual and streaming content for each piece of equipment from Balanced Body consistent with current national standards
• Cuing, coaching, and teaching tips for clients at different levels of ability
• Program sequences for classes and personal training sessions
• Equipment safety and set up
• Trapeze - 18hr, Chair - 14hr, Barrels - 6hr

85 personal sessions (15 trapeze, 15 chair, 5 barrel, 30 reformer, 20 mat)

65 observation hours (10 trapeze, 10 chair, 30 reformer, 15 mat)

220 student teaching hours (40 chair, 40 trapeze, 15 barrel, 90 reformer, 35 mat)

152 module hours

16 anatomy hours

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Total hours: Course work + practical + anatomy = 538

ARE YOU READY TO BEGIN YOUR PILATES JOURNEY?