Your time has come. You have made the commitment to get back in shape. And you want to do Pilates! There are lots of ways to learn Pilates. Why should you consider hiring a Personal Pilates Instructor? So glad you asked. I will be glad to tell you!

Motivation

You may be motivated now however, one of the main reasons people benefit from a Personal Instructor is that they lose motivation to stick with a consistent exercise program. A Personal Instructor can provide structure and accountability, and help you stick with it in order for you to develop a lifestyle that encourages health.

You are new to exercise or Pilates

If you are an absolute beginner, a Personal Instructor is the ultimate fitness coach. A good instructor will introduce you to a very simple, effective routine and build efficiently so before you know it, you have the confidence and knowledge to decide what is right for you.

But what about my DVD’s

To reap the full benefits of Pilates you must practice the exercises correctly. Doing Pilates exercises incorrectly will not provide the quick results or the long-term body/mind integration that Pilates is famous for. Worse, doing Pilates exercises incorrectly can hurt your body. There are many adjustments to alignment, and techniques for fulfilling an exercise that are difficult to get, except through instruction from a live teacher.

One of the problems with learning exclusively through videos is that you can’t see yourself, and of course, a virtual instructor or a teacher on a DVD or computer can’t see you either. Even a mirror is a poor substitute for the eye of an experienced instructor. What often happens is that you think you are doing things right, but in actuality you’re not. Then poor movement habits set in and if you don’t get them corrected you compound the very problems you were trying to overcome. A Pilates Instructor can spot the ways that you are not “getting” an exercise and help you fix them.

Pilates Teachers Offer Personalized Guidance

Every body is different. As you develop your Pilates practice it is very important that you get help (at least occasionally) that is tailored to your needs. Without knowing what an instructor knows, it is hard to do this for yourself. A qualified instructor will teach you how to modify exercises, making them easier or harder, so that they are appropriate for you. An instructor who gets to know you can help you design your overall workout plan

You’re not so new to exercise or Pilates

Ok, you are already in pretty decent shape, but you’ve been there for years. If you are stuck in the same routine and want to break out of a rut, a Personal Instructor is the perfect solution. A Personal Instructor will jump start, not only your motivation, but your routine as well.

Workout at home

Many Personal Instructors make house calls. Getting fit in the comfort of your living room. How easy is that?!

But before you hire a Personal Pilates Instructor

Consumers beware, please make sure of whom you’re hiring. A certified instructor will be familiar with all available exercises in the Pilates repertoire including moderate to advanced progressions along with modifications for clients who may need them. As a rule, private clients pay top dollar for their lessons and they should never have to be concerned about the credentials of their trainer. In fact they should demand it!