Alternative Fitness Body IQ Teacher Training brings together a combination of mind-body exercise methods to give you the best in mind-body exercise training and program design.

After each workshop you will receive a certificate of completion and ACE and AFAA continuing equipment credits.
 

Alternative Fitness® Body IQ Teacher Training & Continuing Education Mission Statement
The purpose of Alternative Fitness Body IQ Teacher Training & Continuing Education programs is to provide training and education in the areas of alternative fitness and mind-body exercise with distinction and excellence.  Commitment and excellence is also expected of the participant. Our standard of excellence is defined by the willingness to bring open-mindedness, creativinty and a strong work ethic to the pursuit of knowledge and refinement in mind-body fitness training.  We will provide you with the tools to approach your teaching with attention to detail, sensitivity to and solutions for individual needs, flexibility and adaptability in training methodologies, and new understanding to old problems and results.  It is the mission of Alternative Fitness to create and define a new standard of education for teachers in the area of health and fitness by which we can produce a new level of mind/body refinement for a greater level of understanding to the already well established field of movement and exercise science.

Who are the workshops for?
These workshops are designed for the exercise professional who is interested in learning cutting edge alternative training principles to enhance their teacher training skills. This program will give you the skills necessary for deepening your understanding of alternative fitness training techniques so that you can assist your clients in their goals for total mind-body fitness.

Alternative Fitness Body IQ® -- Pilates Mat & Yoga Level I Teacher Training - COST: $699
This three day weekend begins with an introductory workshop previewing the Floor Work or Mat Work of Pilates and Yoga. Level I will examine the methods and applications of basic level Pilates Mat work and Basic Yoga practice and theory.  Participants will learn basic floor sequences and patterns which are appropriate for the beginning through basic intermediate student, as well as, adaptations for special populations. Prior experience with Yoga and Pilates is necessary.

March 22, 23, 24
Sept. 13, 14, 15

Alternative Fitness Body IQ® -- Pilates Equipment Level I Teacher Training - COST: $799
This three day weekend workshop will teach basic strengthening exercises using Pilates equipment. Participants will learn basic exercises using the Pilates Reformer, Chair & Cadillac.. Prior experience with Pilates Equipment is required before attending this workshop.

June 14, 15, 16
Sept. 20, 21, 22

Alternative Fitness Body IQ® -- The Art of Therapeutic Exercise - COST: $699
This workshop  is designed to teach the intricacies of hands on adjustments, manual stretching, basic massage, and other therapeutic body release techniques which are essential for mind-body trainers.  Pilates Barrel work and therapeutic ball work will be covered, as well as basic Therapeutic Massage.

March 15, 16, 17
June 28, 29, 30

Alternative Fitness Body IQ® -- Pilates Mat & Equipment Level II Teacher Training - COST: $799
This workshop is a continuation of Level I Mat & Equipment Training. Intermediate to advanced Pilates Mat &  Reformer exercises will be covered, as well as Cadillac, Chair and Barrel work.   Prerequisite: Level I Mat & Level I Equipment training.

June 21, 22, 23
Sept. 27, 28, 29

Alternative Fitness Body IQ® -- Mind Body Exercise Program Design & Exercise Prescription - COST: $799
This workshop has been designed to assist the mind body exercise instructor with strategies for exercise program design relative to Pilates, Yoga and Therapeutic Exercise.  Prerequisite: 1 year or more teaching as a mind-body fitness instructor.

June 7, 8, 9
Oct. 4, 5, 6

Alternative Fitness Body IQ®  ---- Teacher Training Intensive 3 Month Study Course - COST: $4000
Intensive Study is available for the individual who is ready to handle the challenge of training their own body while learning how to teach.  This intensive course of study requires a full time commitment and can be scheduled on an individual basis.

If you are applying for the Alternative Fitness Body IQ Apprentice and Certification Program for the 3-Month Teacher Training Intensive, please send your resume along with a cover letter documenting your experience, career goals and reasons why you chose Alternative Fitness Body IQ Teacher Training.  You can mail or fax this information to AHFC (215) 567-4881 or e-mail pilatesbodyiq@mindspring.com.

All applications must include a resume with cover letter, registration form and a $100 non-refundable registration fee.

March, June & Sept.

**All Alternative Fitness Body IQ Teacher Trainings require advanced reading and viewing of Alternative Fitness Body IQ Video.  Please call the studio for reading list and for purchase of books & video.  215-567-4969 or 1-877-9PILATES.

To register for Alternative Fitness® Body IQ Teacher Training and Continuing Education Workshops please fill-out and submit, or print out and mail, or fax, the form below so that we may respond to your request.