By Aspasia P. Simeone I have studied and taught Pilates for over 20 years. I began as a certified fitness instructor when ‘strength training’ and ‘high impact aerobics’ cornered the market in the fitness arenas. Pilates did occupy a small corner so to speak in some of the popular fitness centers, but only on Mat […]
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by Andrea Nichols If you are a Pilates instructor who teaches group classes, you know the feeling of looking at your upcoming mixed level group class roster and there is a moment of panic! The self-doubt starts to creep in and you wonder…how are you going to teach a class that gives each student what […]
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By Darien Gold One morning in 2004, I woke up with a fever, chills and a sore throat. I assumed I caught the flu and that if I rested and took care of myself in a couple of weeks I’d be well. I canceled my teaching and used many of the home remedies health practitioners […]
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Recently, my sister asked me what type of student was the most rewarding to teach. I didn’t even have to think about it — a professional athlete or a professional dancer, highly physically conditioned and very motivated. When she probed a little deeper though, I realized something quite profound. Actually, it wasn’t the talent of […]
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Did you ever consider creating your own online program? Maybe you wanted to create a video streaming site for your current clients. Or … Reach global audience with your streaming site. Or … Create Pilates videos for teachers – tutorials, workshops, teaching tips. Taking your teaching beyond the studio walls is a great way to […]
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The ongoing spread of COVID-19 is a concern for many fitness facilities and Pilates studios around the world. Monday brought mandatory closures of health facilities in several states. It’s an uncertain time for many teachers and business owners so finding ways to keep the business going is of utmost importance. Thankfully, we live in the […]
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