A modern program from the studio that made athletic pilates famous in los angeles

We love Pilates. Like, a lot. And we recognize that we can introduce Pilates to more people if it's taught the way today’s customers want it: as a sweaty workout that delivers on fitness goals. This certification program was built to prepare you for this new era of Pilates-goers who are turning to Pilates as a fitness option.

We’ll be opening enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester late-summer. Jessica, Pilatesmith’s Founder, will be holding a information session that includes a Q&A mid-summer.

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we build confident trainers

This program is different in that we'll approach teaching Pilates through exercise science and help you actually understand exercises and their impact on the body—not just memorize springs, rep counts, and cues. This program also focuses more on programming, teaching, and not only how to ace a private session but also how to own group room so you graduate confident and ready to conquer any format, at any level, at any studio. Each Trainee will be mentored by a Pilatesmith Trainer. Spots will be limited.



a COMPRehensive program

This +400-hour program is comprehensive in that you’ll learn to teach the Classical repertoire and Contemporary exercises across the most popular apparatus: Mat, Reformer, Chair, and Cadillac. Each Trainee will have access to both Pilatesmith studio locations to complete their self-practice, teaching, and observation hours, and will be mentored by a Pilatesmith Trainer. You’ll find a detailed syllabus of the in-studio intensive workshop coursework below.

Are you ready to become a Certified Athletic Pilates Trainer? Of course you are.

SCHEDULE

Exact dates for the Fall 2025 semester will be announced mid-summer. The program consists of 7 weekends. Each weekend is 15 hours:

  • 3-6pm on Fridays

  • 1-7pm on Saturdays

  • 1-7pm on Sundays

The cadence is two weekends on, one weekend off.

The studio location will vary each weekend.

Cost

Total cost for the entire program including instruction, mentorship, studio access, and testing out is only $4,500.

Unlike other programs, there are no hidden costs for materials or prerequisites. The only additional cost would be if you need to make up in-studio coursework that you miss.

There are two payment options:

  1. Payment in full with an early bird deal of $300 off

  2. 4-installment payment plan:

    1. $1,000 to reserve

    2. $1,500 due on the day the course begins

    3. $1,500 due one month after the course begins

    4. $500 due two months after the course begins

Payments are non-refundable (no exceptions).

In-studio intensive WORKSHOP syllabus

  • Certification Overview

  • Introduction to Athletic Pilates

  • Anatomy

  • Kinesiology 101

  • Fitness Trainer Foundations

  • Athletic Pilates Principles

  • Mat Classical & Contemporary Exercises

  • Reformer Classical & Contemporary Exercises

  • Cadillac Classical & Contemporary Exercises

  • Chair Classical & Contemporary Exercises

  • TRX, Accessories & Props

  • Athletic Pilates Programming

  • Athletic Pilates Leveling

  • Athletic Pilates Loading Strategies

  • Prenatal & Postnatal

  • Common Medical Conditions

  • Mobility

  • Recovery

  • How to Own a Group Room

  • How to Ace a Private Training Session

  • How to Have a Flawless Virtual Session

  • Music Psychology & Playlist Curation

  • I'm Certified! Now What?

studio locations

Pilatesmith Santa Monica: 2110 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90405

 

Pilatesmith Culver City: 12450 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles CA. 90066

 

Questions?

We’re here to help! Emailing is the best way to reach us, and if you prefer a phone call we can set something up!