| Whether you want to work in a Pilates studio, a | | | | and be a certified fitness professional or licensed |
| fitness club, a therapeutic clinic, or as a personal | | | | rehabilitation practitioner to be able to receive a |
| trainer, the first thing you need to do is to get | | | | Pilates certification. |
| certified from a reputable Pilates training institution. | | | | In addition, a qualified Pilates instructor needs to |
| There are accredited training institutions that run | | | | attend continuing education classes to maintain |
| certification courses in Pilates. One needs to attend | | | | certification status throughout his or her career. |
| hundreds of hours of lectures, hands-on training, | | | | Some of the more recognized Pilates training |
| observation, and apprentice work before one is | | | | institutions are the Physical Mind Institute, The Pilates |
| qualified to appear for a rigorous written and practical | | | | Studio, Polestar Education and Stott Pilates. Most |
| examination. | | | | offer courses around the world through their |
| Each student must have already studied anatomy | | | | network of affiliated clubs or studios. |