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Pilates Instructor Training Fitness Focus


Everyone keeps raving about Pilates and how great it makes their body look and feel but, let me assure you, it is more than just crunches and abdominal work. Pilates is a specific system of exercises focusing on balancing and aligning the body through strengthening the core, building stability, increasing flexibility and developing body awareness so your body functions at its best. Pilates is increasing in popularity because it truly is for everyone and you can see and feel changes in your body immediately. However, this is not a fitness trend; it has been around for over 80 years and can be found in the best hotel spa and gym fitness programs. It really is for everyone, from the most elite athlete to an elderly person rehabilitating after injury. The beauty of Pilates is that you can cater classes to each student making it a unique experience for all, whilst you


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strengthen, lengthen, heal, align and fuel the body. Pilates can be performed on the mat or on specifically designed equipment including the Reformer, the


Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels. If


you are looking to add Pilates to your current class schedule and incorporate it into your program, start with a few mat classes and train one of your own fitness instructors through a reputable program.


Balanced Body® and can partner with your


facility and is one of the leading Pilates equipment


education Method Alliance) providers


in the United States. It is also PMA (Pilates


recognized


and is internationally accredited. The Balanced Body®


Pilates instructor


training program is designed to create thoughtful,


creative and successful Pilates teachers. Our curriculum


emphasizes the principles underlying each exercise. The program is designed in modules so you can take the training at a pace that works for you; complete the training in one week as an intensive course, or break it up over time.


If you are not already offering Pilates at your hotel gym or spa, now is the time to introduce your instructors to one of the best learning opportunities for Pilates in Mexico.


Emily Ullrich


emily@wholebodyinbalance.com • 984 165 8249 • www.wholebodyinbalance. com (Pilates Trainings available in both Spanish or English) Complete the training with Emily Ullrich, Pilates Instructor & Educator, located in the heart of the Riviera Maya; Playa del Carmen, Mexico.


Upgrade your


fitness program, staff knowledge and education with Pilates Certification.


www.spaprofessionalmexico.com


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