{"id":5433,"date":"2018-09-10T08:27:07","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T08:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=5433"},"modified":"2022-08-17T14:21:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T12:21:11","slug":"become-pilates-teacher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/pilates-blog\/become-pilates-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does it Take to Become a Pilates Teacher?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The art of Pilates was developed in the 1920s by personal trainer Joseph Pilates to strengthen not only the body but the mind as well. This means that to become a Pilates teacher, you can\u2019t just be interested in helping your clients to develop their bodies. You need to be prepared to assist them with building up their psyches as well. Why do we say this? Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n<h2>Teaching Pilates<\/h2>\n<h2><strong>You must know the principles of Pilates like the back of your hand<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>First and foremost, to excel at being a Pilates teacher, you need to know the principles of Pilates inside and out. You need to know these so well that you eat, breathe and sleep Pilates. For example, you need to know everything from the correct way to do a roll-up to the correct sequence of breathing.<\/p>\n<p>Trifocus Fitness Academy\u2019s Pilates courses has beginner, intermediate and advanced modules that will ensure that you become the best Pilates instructor you can be! On these courses, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>About how concentration plays an integral part in the practice of Pilates,<\/li>\n<li>How to control your movements in Pilates,<\/li>\n<li>How to centre yourself and breathe properly during a Pilates session,<\/li>\n<li>How to set up your Pilates studio properly, for example what temperature the studio should be, how mirrors need to be used and how many students should ideally be in a Pilates class.<\/li>\n<li>How to explain the movements to your class\/client,<\/li>\n<li>The attitude you need to approach your class\/client with and,<\/li>\n<li>How to correct a client\u2019s technique.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5439\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/SKJ_8645-280x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/SKJ_8645-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/SKJ_8645-600x642.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/SKJ_8645-187x200.jpg 187w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/SKJ_8645.jpg 699w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>An interest in rehabilitation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Although regular Pilates practice does end up giving the person who practises it a great shape, the form of exercise is also a very beneficial tool in terms of rehabilitation. Don\u2019t take our word for it \u2013 the <a href=\"http:\/\/ocwellnessphysicians.com\/pilates-a-great-physical-therapy-alternative-for-injury-rehabilitation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experts<\/a> agree:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPilates is recommended by physicians for rehabilitation treatment after an injury. If you are experiencing a horrible back ache, you can try Pilates, since it has proven to be beneficial for moderate to severe spinal conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So in order to become a great Pilates instructor, you must be prepared to modify what you\u2019ve planned for your class \u2013 often times at a moment\u2019s notice &#8211; in relation to who may decide to join you.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>You need a Pilates qualification<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To be a well-respected Pilates teacher, you need to have a qualification in teaching Pilates from an exceptional fitness college such as Trifocus Fitness Academy. This means that armed with their Pilates certification, you\u2019ll be able to either work in a gym or own your very own Pilates studio, where you can proudly display your Pilates certification from Trifocus Fitness Academy. Eager students who will come flocking to you.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>You need to be able to learn how you want when you want<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Trifocus Fitness Academy\u2019s fitness courses are all offered online. This means that you will be able to learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. All you need to start your fitness journey is a stable Internet connection and a passion for fitness.<\/p>\n<p>There is no one pressuring you to finish your course in a certain amount of time. As studies have shown, when someone is relaxed they learn in a much easier fashion. This is why we\u2019ve taken the decision to allow you as much time as you need to in order to complete your fitness qualification with us.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/contact-us\/\">Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Start your Pilates journey today with Trifocus Fitness Academy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/comprehensive-pilates\/\">comprehensive Pilates course<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/condensed-pilates\/\">condensed Pilates course<\/a>. With us, you\u2019ll be sure to make your passion for Pilates your career! Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/contact-us\/\">this link<\/a> to enter your details so that one of our highly trained and friendly sales consultants can contact you to discuss how to take your journey further.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/comprehensive-pilates\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5228\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Footer-300x70.jpg\" alt=\"Register button\" width=\"807\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Footer-300x70.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Footer.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Trifocus Fitness Academy - Pilates Certification\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6J3NkztyS0k?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The art of Pilates was developed in the 1920s by personal trainer Joseph Pilates to strengthen not only the body but the mind as well. 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