How to obtain a Pilates instructor certificate

There are three ways to apply for the Pilates instructor certificate, namely, register at the Vocational Skills Appraisal Center of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the official website of the China Yoga Alliance Shanghai Headquarters, and training institutions.

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The English word for Pilates is Pilates (Pilates Method), which is "Pilates" (or "Pilates technology"). It is an exercise method and skill named after the German Joseph Hubertus Pilates. During his lifetime, Pilates called this unique set of training movements and movement skills "Contrology".

The scope of Pilates exercises in a narrow sense: The Pilates couple created more than 500 movements, most of which were taken as photos or documentaries and preserved. They include mat exercises and movements of studio equipment invented by Mr. Pilates. This is the concept of Pilates exercise in a narrow sense.

Broad concept of Pilates exercise: Pilates is first of all a kind of exercise. It mainly exercises the small muscle groups deep in the human body, maintains and improves the appearance of normal posture, achieves body balance, develops the range of activities and ability of the trunk and limbs, emphasizes the control of core muscle groups, and strengthens the human brain's control of limbs and bones. It is a whole-body coordinated exercise based on the nerve induction and control of muscle tissue and the correct breathing method.

The Inventor

Mr. Pilates was born in Germany in 1883. He was frail and sickly since he was a child. Later, he determined to strengthen his body and studied a variety of exercise therapies. At the age of 14, his physique improved. Strong enough to be a model in anatomy pictures. After that, he gradually formed a systematic exercise therapy through practice.

In 1912, 32-year-old Joseph Pilates moved to England. During World War I, he used Pilates’ unique and effective exercise therapy to help a large number of prisoners recover, and became popular among the public. of attention.

In 1926, the 46-year-old Pilates immigrated to New York, the United States, and met his nurse fiancée Clara on the ship to the United States; on Fifth Avenue in New York, the Pilates couple established the Pilates Center The Pilates studio specializes in providing targeted sports therapy training for famous dancers, actors, and athletes. Due to its remarkable results, it has become famous in the United States, and has gradually gained recognition and recognition from countries and all walks of life around the world.

Until about 1960, Mr. Pilates and his wife still operated the studio by teaching in person, and the studio was still run at the original location by his main student, Ms. Romana Kryzanowska. In 1967, Mr. Pilates passed away.