Author: Nathan Cross
More and more American's are choosing Pilates as their favorite way to stay in shape. Although Pilates has been around for a long time, it's popularity has grown steadily over the past decade.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, over the next few years the demand for employees in the fitness field will increase more than for any other job.
Facilities and studios in cities all across America are now offering Pilates training. The training for Pilates certification is usually offered in two separate parts - comprehensive instruction and mat instruction.
Usually classes for mat instruction are held at area health clubs or fitness centers. These are generally done quite quickly over the course of a single weekend or two. Most places will charge from $100 and up for this type of Pilates training.
The comprehensive training is a more elaborate undertaking. It usually takes a minimum of one year and can take even longer. Basic anatomy and psychology courses must be completed and you will need to serve as a teacher apprentice for a required number of hours.
For some schools you will need a minimum of one year of prior Pilates training and will have to have attended a set number of private lessons. The basic rates charged for comprehensive training will be between $2,000 and $4,000.
There are also courses for specialized areas of Pilates such as rehabilitation and sports Pilates. The comprehensive training will enable you to become a teacher, training other students.
If for some reason you don't have a place nearby where you can take Pilates training, or don't have the time needed you can do it online. The rates usually run from $50 up to a few hundred and can be done at a slower pace than at a studio.
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