Resolving to do something different this year? Here’s 23 reasons to become a Pilates instructor in 2023.
1. You love Pilates!
2. You’re ready for a new challenge. Pilates can be an exciting and new opportunity for personal and professional growth.
3. It’s fun! Not only is practicing Pilates fun, but building the important community spirit at your studio always means lots of laughs and fun times.
4. You are ready for a career change. Many Pilates instructors have come from such different personal and professional backgrounds – making the switch can be scary, but so rewarding. Read about how PPF co-founder Emily became a Pilates instructor here.
5. You want to do something different. Pilates instructing brings something different to your life – it is a job focussed on mind-body connection, relationships with others
and fun – something which many jobs don’t have!
6. You have some free time and want a second job to work around your current schedule. One of the great benefits of becoming a Pilates instructor is that you can find a class schedule that work around your other commitments.
7. Flexibility – for both your body and your schedule!
8. You love to learn. The Pilates instructor training teaches you about anatomy, exercises, routines and client care and there are so many opportunities for additional professional development once you start working.
9. You are ready to up-skill. If you’re already working in the health and fitness industry, Pilates skills can be a great addition to your clients and community.
10. You want a job that can travel with you. Pilates studios are popping up all around the world and if you begin your own Pilates business, you can do it anywhere, anytime!
11. You want a ‘hybrid job’ where you can work online and face-to-face. Since 2020, many instructors and studios offer online classes, either live or pre-recorded, as a
way to reach more people and provide instructors ways to practice and work online.
12. You want a job with longevity and career development. A Pilates career can grow with you – there are plenty of opportunities to develop your practice through specialisations such as pre- and post-natal care. In addition, starting off as a Pilates instructor can lead you to many other roles in business, community leadership and
personal health industries.
13. You want to belong to a community. Pilates studios offer a special sense of community and care – you’ll develop a close relationship with your colleagues and clients which is important to feeling happy in your work.
14. You want to help others. That same sense of community and care is exactly why Pilates is such a rewarding job – you’ll see a huge difference in the mobility and
strength of your clients after just a few weeks with them.
15. It’s a rewarding job. Helping others, doing what you love for work, moving your body regularly and feeling a part of your local community are just the beginning of why Pilates is rewarding!
16. You want to enhance your own practice. Teaching Pilates gives you a new perspective and more precise understanding of its principles.
17. You can take this job at your own pace. The teacher training course(s) can be complete in a time frame that works for you, and the flexibility in Pilates schedules means you can work and develop your career at your own pace.
18. You want to challenge your mind and body. Pilates develops your physical and mental skills by requiring you to think quickly, respond to the needs of others and
19. You want a healthy lifestyle. Being a Pilates instructor usually means an early wake-up call (which, yes, some days is a struggle), but it does force you to become a ‘morning person’ and means you can get into good exercise and healthy habits.
20. To build your confidence. Many instructors have noted an increased confidence after teaching Pilates – especially because of the physical and mental opportunities it can give you to grow!
21. To build your transferrable skills. Teaching Pilates also means practicing clear communication, public speaking, empathy, active listening, collaboration and business development skills.
22. You want to work with like-minded people. Beyond a love for Pilates, many instructors also share a love of learning, caring and doing things differently – Pilates can really help you find life-long friends because of this!
23. It’s fun!
Looking to make your Pilates Instructor dream a reality in 2023? Click here for more information about our upcoming training courses.
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