Pilates Teacher Training Program
Turn your passion into purpose – become a certified Pilates Instructor.
Classical Pilates Formula
The Classical Pilates Formula at FFC is a 450-hour comprehensive teacher training and apprenticeship program that prepares you to become a confident, knowledgeable Pilates instructor.
You’ll receive in-depth training in beginner through advanced Pilates exercises, plus instruction in functional anatomy, cueing techniques, and how to teach clients of all fitness levels, including prenatal, postnatal, and other special populations.
Throughout the program, you will be evaluated on your understanding of the material with written and practical examinations and physical performance of the exercises.
Comprehensive Pilates Program
The Comprehensive Pilates training program is $3300 and includes all training seminars, 3 exams, training manual, 3 50-minute private sessions, 4 group apparatus sessions and the ability to utilize FFC facilities to gain apprenticeship hours. (Apprentices must complete 450 hours of class time, self-practice, observation and teaching practice). You may choose to pay for the program in full, or pay via a payment plan.
Chicago Session
(Mat and All Apparatus Training)
Class Dates:
Start Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
- September 12–13
- September 26–27
- October 10–11
- October 24–25
- November 14–15
- December 5–6
- December 19–20
- January 9–10
- January 23–24
- February 27–28
- March 13–14
Final Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Rotating Locations:
- FFC Lincoln Park – 939 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL
- FFC South Loop – 1151 S. State St., Chicago, IL
- FFC West Loop – 10 S. Clinton St., Chicago, IL
Class Times:
- Fridays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Elmhurst Session
(Mat and All Apparatus Training)
Class Dates:
Start Date: Saturday, February 28, 2025
- February 28 – March 1
- March 14–15
- April 4–5
- April 18–19
- May 2–3
- May 23–24
- June 6–7
- June 20–21
- July 11–12
- July 25–26
- August 8–9
Final Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2025
Location:
- FFC Elmhurst – 140 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Class Times:
- Fridays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Only 12 spots are available in each program. Click below to reserve yours today! For additional information, email Kristin Strom at kstrom@ffc.com.
Pilates Mat Program
The Pilates Mat training program is $350 and covers the full classical repertoire of 37 Mat exercises for beginner through advanced levels. Instruction covers teaching techniques, cueing and other specifics for Mat Pilates instruction.
Fee includes all training seminars, final exam, manuals and the ability to utilize FFC facilities to gain apprentice hours. (Apprentices must complete 35 hours of class time, self-practice, observation and teaching practice).
Choose to complete one or both training programs to improve your education, credibility and marketability in the fitness industry!
Chicago Session
Location:
FFC Lincoln Park – 939 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL
Class Times:
Fridays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Training Dates:
- #1: September 12–13
- #2: December 6
- #3: January 23
Elmhurst Session
Location:
FFC Elmhurst – 140 N Addison Ave., Elmhurst, IL
Class Times:
Fridays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Training Dates:
- #1: February 28
- #2: March 1
- #3: May 24
- #4: July 11
 For additional information, email Kristin Strom at kstrom@ffc.com.
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