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Change happens through movement, and movement heals.


Joseph Pilates

Classical. Contemporary. Restorative.

Why Become a Pilates Instructor?

The Pilates industry is growing rapidly—and there’s a high demand for qualified instructors. If you’re passionate about movement, love helping others, and are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career, becoming a Pilates instructor could be the perfect path for you.

Fit4Function Pilates Teacher Training

Our comprehensive 450-hour program combines the classical teachings of Joseph Pilates with modern, research-based movement principles tailored to today’s tech-driven lifestyles.

We’ve partnered with an internationally recognized Pilates curriculum to create a program that reflects our unique teaching style while meeting the highest industry standards. Our training is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in this in-demand field.

Join our supportive community and start your journey toward an inspiring and impactful career as a Pilates Instructor.


About Our Pilates Teacher Training program

Why Choose Fit4Function?

At Fit4Function, our Teacher Training program is led by Karly and Liesl—both classically trained Pilates instructors and certified physical therapists. With decades of combined experience, they bring a unique, science-informed perspective to Pilates education.

We take a restorative, functional approach to Pilates, grounded in current physical therapy research. Our goal is to help you guide your clients toward more efficient movement, improved posture, and a deeper understanding of the Pilates method—all while honoring the brilliant system developed by Joseph Pilates.

NPCP Approved Program

Our 450-hour program is approved by the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP)—the only accredited credential in the Pilates industry. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for the National Certification Pilates Teacher Exam and earn full professional accreditation.

Flexible Certification Options

You don’t need to complete the full 450-hour program to begin your journey. We offer several training paths:


  • 100-Hour Pilates Mat Certification
  • 160-Hour Comprehensive Reformer Certification
    • Prerequisite: 100-Hour Mat Certification 
  • Specialized Equipment Module Trainings (for certified instructors):
    • Tower/Cadillac
    • Wunda Chair
    • Arc & Barrels
    • Magic Circle

Program Schedule & Time Commitment

Our Teacher Training Programs are offered annually and typically start in the fall, running through late spring.   December and summer months are off.


Program Commitment:


  • Mat Certification (100 Hours): ~3 months
     
  • Reformer Certification (160 Hours): ~4 months
     
  • Full Equipment Certification (450 Hours): ~12 months
     

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Teacher Training Program OUTLINE

100 hr Comprehensive Mat

Includes 12+ hours of live training with Master Instructors, Printed manual with 100+ exercises, and access to online learning modules. 6 modules included in this training. FREE GIFT! "Return to Life" - Joseph Pilates. $1150

Weekend 1 - Beginner Mat

Including Pilates Prep Exercises, Foundations, Principles, History,  Anatomy

Weekend 2 - Intermediate/Advanced Mat

Group Practical Test Out of Beginner Mat sequences and progression of exercises, and teaching skills, printed Reformer manual, and access to an additional 2 online learning guides.  


160 hr Comprehensive Reformer

Includes 32+ hours of live training with Master Instructors, access to 2 additional online learning guides and quizzes. $2250. Comprehensive Mat & Reformer: $3350

Weekend 3 - Beginner Reformer

Introduction to Reformer, safety, basic and classical Pilates Reformer exercises. 

Weekend 4 - Intermediate Reformer

Students should have 50 hours logged and be comfortable teaching a basic Reformer workout leading into this weekend. 

Weekend 5 - Intermediate/Advanced Reformer

Student should have 100 hours logged going into this weekend and feel comfortable taking themselves through a basic beginner Pilates workout on the Reformer


450 hr Comprehensive Mat & Apparatus

Includes 144+ hours of Live teacher training. Includes the 5 weekends listed above in addition to the following 4 weekends: Tower/Cadillac, Spine Corrector/Ladder Barrel/Wunda Chair, and Magic Circle. The below modules can be taken individually or wrapped into the Comprehensive 450 hr Pilates teacher training program. Our 450 hr comprehensive Pilates training meets the national standards to sit for the National Pilates Certification. Full Program: $5650 Module Prices Listed below.

Weekend 6 - Tower 1 - Beginner Tower

Introduction to tower; instructs teacher trainers how to use certain exercises for individual bodies and create a flowing tower class that honors Joe's classical systemic approach.   $1300 (Includes both tower weekends)

Weekend 7 - Tower 2 - Intermediate Tower/Cadillac

Introduces student to the Cadillac and students will be trained in a progression of Tower exercises.  $1300 (includes both tower weekends)

Weekend 8 - Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, Magic Circle

Students will be introduced to these additional Pilates apparatus and props and learn how to incorporate specific exercises into an individuals private session to maximize their work out and/or modify for limitations they may have in their bodes.  $800

Weekend 9 - Wunda Chair

Students will be introduced to the Wunda Chair, and be instructed in how to design a basic, beginner flowing class on the Wunda Chair.  Students will also learn more challenges exercises that would be more appropriate to use with their private clients. $700

*Most Weekend Trainings take place Friday, Saturday, and Sundays and are 16 hours long. Fridays 4-8pm & Sat/Sun. 2-8pm

The Fit for Function Comprehensive Pilates certification program was a great fit for me! Karly and LIesl have extensive knowledge and insight, going beyond the book and infusing their training sessions with professional and personal experience to ensure participants fully grasp nuanced concepts tha


Kate Brochu, 2024 Graduate

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