BE PILATES TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

Rooted in the classical Pilates sequence and principles. Designed to prepare teachers who value inclusivity and integrity.

Our Next Teacher Training Cohort Launches in 2026

Interested in joining?

Email pilates@befitnesscle.com to join the waitlist. You’ll be the first to receive program details, dates, and enrollment information.

Become a certified Pilates instructor through a program built on curiosity, mastery, and care.
For nearly 20 years, Be Fitness has taught classical mat and reformer Pilates through small classes led by highly trained instructors. Our Teacher Training Program continues this legacy: a 500+ hour comprehensive certification rooted in the original work of Joseph Pilates, adapted to support diverse bodies and learning styles.

WHY BE FITNESS?

Be Fitness began offering Pilates long before it became a trend and our approach has stayed consistent: precise instruction, small classes, and an emphasis on understanding movement from the inside out.

As a locally owned and independent studio, our training is personal, immersive, and grounded. You’ll learn within the same environment our clients trust for high-quality movement instruction.

Nearly 20 years of Pilates offered at Be Fitness
Small, supportive learning environment
Customizable mentorship and hands-on guidance
A teaching approach built on respect, integrity, kindness, authenticity, and empowerment, the core values of our studio

WHY OUR PROGRAM?

Many certification programs move quickly. Ours goes deeper.
The Be Fitness Pilates Teacher Training Program is intentionally paced so you can build confidence gradually. Each level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Special Apparatus) is taught over several weeks, giving you time to absorb the material, apply it in your own body, and begin teaching with clarity and ease.

You’ll experience:
A small cohort model that provides personalized coaching
Multiple weekend intensives per module
Space for practice and repetition
A supportive learning community that grows with you
This training prepares instructors who can teach thoughtfully and safely – not just execute choreography.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each module is a blend of lecture, movement labs, practice teaching, and hands-on mentorship.

You’ll learn:
The classical Pilates sequence and principles
Anatomy and biomechanics through a Pilates lens
Cueing techniques that support diverse bodies
Understanding of how to modify and progress clients safely
Apparatus work across reformer, mat, tower, chair, and barrel
How to structure private sessions and group classes
Professional standards, ethics, and scope of practice

By the end, you’ll understand Pilates not just as exercise, but as a system that unites breath, alignment, control, and intentional movement.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Scope & Hours

500+ hours of comprehensive training, including:

– Lecture & anatomy education
– Observation hours
– Practice teaching
– Self-practice and homework

Modules (Levels 1–3)

– Beginner Pilates
– Intermediate Pilates
– Advanced Pilates
– Apparatus: Reformer, Mat, Chair, Tower, Barrel

Philosophy

Rooted in classical Joseph Pilates principles with a commitment to:

– Inclusivity
– Safe and supportive instruction
– Respect for individuality
– Honoring classical technique while meeting modern bodies where they are

Cohort Model

Personal feedback, hands-on correction, and individualized mentorship are central to the program.

Faculty

A distinguished and deeply experienced teaching team:

Christina Anderson

Founder & Director

Wanida Joy

Leadership & Pilates

Karen Lamoureux

Pilates

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program?

The training spans multiple months, organized in modules to support gradual, integrated learning. The entire program is 500+ hours.

Is prior Pilates experience required?

Students should have a consistent Pilates practice (mat or reformer) before beginning the program, but no formal training is required.

What style of Pilates is taught?

Our program teaches classical Pilates grounded in Joseph Pilates’ original sequence and principles, with modern adaptations to support diverse bodies.

What certification will I receive?

Graduates receive a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certification from Be Fitness, covering Mat, Reformer, Chair, Tower, and Barrel.

What makes this different from national franchises?

This is an independent, studio-led program. It’s not a quick weekend workshop or a corporate-produced curriculum. You receive hands-on mentorship, small-group coaching, and a true immersion into the philosophy and practice of Pilates.

Does completing the program guarantee employment at Be Fitness?

No, but qualified graduates will be considered when teaching opportunities become available.

Join the Waitlist for Our 2026 Cohort

Email pilates@befitnesscle.com to reserve your spot and receive program updates as they become available.

We’re actively building our waitlist. Space in each cohort is limited to maintain the personalized, high-quality experience Be Fitness is known for.