What Happens During a Private Training Pilates Session?
A lot of people enter Pilates studios wanting group training, yet they've never been on a machine before. And don't get me wrong—the energy of a group class can be super fun. The music is high, the lights are low, and my competitive people are seeing how much longer they can out-plank their neighbor.
But the number one thing we hear from new clients is that they're nervous because they've never been on a machine before.
Now, that doesn't mean private training is just for people who are nervous or brand new.
When you have super specific goals, have never been on a reformer, haven't been working out, or quite frankly want something completely tailored to you and your body, private training can be one of the most effective ways to train.
So much so that Pilates and Lagree actually started as personal training.
And so did Core (LP).
Private training allows us to slow things down when we need to, answer your questions in real time, pay attention to the details and build the workout around you.
You Don't Need to Find Your Motivation. You Need to Decide.
I’ll be the first to say it as a trainer and owner of a fitness studio. Motivation goes in waves.
Sometimes I'm on a high and I'm excited to run, excited to work out, eating well, feeling good and really on top of things. Other times I just need someone to keep me accountable.
When I sign up for a group class, when I put my card down for personal training, you bet your ass I’m going to be there.
Because now I've done three things:
1. I've made a promise to myself.
2. There's someone there waiting for me.
3. I've made an investment.
I put my money behind the decision.
And all three of those things make a difference for me.
Because let’s be 100% honest for a second. You can know exactly what you should be doing and still need accountability to actually do it. That’s pretty human.
How to Become a Pilates Instructor: What No One Tells You
We know it. Pilates right now is having a MOMENT. It feels like a Pilates studio is popping up on every corner, and you’d be hard pressed to scroll on IG without an influencer talking about how she’s moving into her “full time Pilates era”. But here’s the deal despite how easy and vibey it may look on the gram, becoming an Instructor is not the easiest side hustle regardless of how passionate you may be. That said it can be one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet. So if you think you want to be a Pilates Instructor, here are our top tips for navigating this field.