NYC Pilates Instructor Training

Pilates on Fifth has always taken a unique approach to Pilates. Pilates Academy International, the training program which began at Pilates on Fifth and whose headquarters are located here, also takes a unique approach to Pilates. Both Pilates on Fifth and the Pilates Academy International are geared toward Pilates in the real world.

Some Pilates studios and teaching programs treat Pilates as more of an art form than a system of exercise and rehabilitation. Their workouts are geared toward the "ideal" client: a person in his or her twenties who has incredible flexibility, no injuries, and tremendous strength. While we agree that teaching such clients is a blast, and watching them perform Pilates is a pleasure, we should mention that such clients rarely come along. As a professional Pilates instructor, you'll discover that most of your clients (either in group classes or private equipment sessions) are less than "perfect."

Most clients have real world problems and, consequently, real world goals. If they are older and have lower back problems, they may want Pilates to enable them to pick up their grandchildren without pain or injury. If they are pregnant, they'll want Pilates to help them stay relatively fit and alleviate some of the discomfort of pregnancy. If they suffer from chronic neck pain or shoulder tension, they will probably want Pilates to help relieve this discomfort. If they are overweight or soft, they'll want Pilates to make them leaner, longer, and stronger.

We don't see these clients as a disappointment. We don't fault them for being older than 25, or softer than professional dancers. On the contrary, we get excited by what Pilates can do for them. A good workout can do only so much for a physically fit young person, but a regular Pilates workout can absolutely transform a more ordinary person's life. When you study at Pilates Academy International, you'll learn everything you need to know about anatomy, biomechanics, and Pilates to empower you to help your clients change their lives.

News provided by Google™ - April 10, 2007