What are the main disadvantages of a Pilates instructor training course?

After a thorough Pilates instructor training course, you will be able to teach a holistic body workout that focuses on the deep, small and usually weaker muscle groups that ensure correct and healthy posture.

The main disadvantages of a Pilates instructor training course are:

  1. The Pilates instructor training course is not federally recognized; it is a school's own diploma/certificate or a course confirmation. BGB Switzerland has designed the BGB Pilates trainer certificate for people who mainly teach Pilates on the mat and would like to prove their quality with a corresponding professional title.
  2. At certificate level, the course content and admission requirements are generally not regulated and can be determined autonomously by the schools. When choosing a course, make sure that it supports your professional goals. Association certificates, on the other hand, are regulated.
  3. In addition to a love of sport and exercise, working as a Pilates instructor also requires a willingness to work irregular hours and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Not all of these skills can be acquired as part of a Pilates instructor training course.
  4. The training costs of CHF 4,500 to CHF 5,000 for the more extensive training courses are not subsidized by the federal government, as no federal examination is taken. In addition, there is a double burden with the part-time training, which lasts around two years. However, at least the practical part will certainly provide some relief.
  5. Pilates instructor training can pave the way for self-employment. However, success only comes after you have built up a course business, have the relevant experience and have received a good response. In addition to advising and supporting clients, administrative tasks, scheduling, costing and marketing are also part of the activities of self-employment.

 

Pilates instructors work in fitness centers or exercise studios and teach the Pilates method.

Provider of a Pilates trainer training course