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 today’s Pilates-goer who is turning to Pilates for a fitness option.

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

Fall 2025’s Beta Class Important Dates:

  • Sunday, July 13th at Culver studio 2pm: Jessica, Pilatesmith’s Founder is hosting an information session followed by a meet-and-greet where you can chat with former program graduates

  • Friday, August 1st: Enrollment opens to those on Early Access list

  • Friday, August 8th: Enrollment opens to the public

  • Friday, August 15th: Early bird pricing ends

  • Friday, September 12th: Fall 2025 Semester starts

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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 goes beyond the exercises. Instead of just learning proper technique for exercises, you’ll also learn leveling and loading strategies, how to program, how to own a group room, and how to ace a Private session so you graduate confident and ready to conquer any format, at any level, at any studio.

Each Trainee is paired with a Pilatesmith Trainer for 1:1 mentorship and coaching so they feel supported.

a COMPRehensive program

This 445-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. You’ll find a detailed syllabus of the in-studio coursework below.

Similar to other programs, this one consists of in-studio coursework hours, "on-your-own” hours, and testing hours. But with our program, you have access to our studios so practicing and studying for your tests is easy.

  • 105 hours In-Studio Coursework

  • 65 hours Supervised Tests, Practicals, and 1:1 Coaching

  • 20 hours Mentorship

  • 205 hours Self-Practice, Observation, Practice Teaching

  • 50 hours Programming

Each trainee who graduates from the program earns the credential of Certified Athletic Pilates Trainer (CAPT). This certification will qualify you to teach at any Pilates studio.

SCHEDULE

The in-studio coursework schedule for the Fall 2025 program is:

  • Weekend 1: September 12th - 14th

  • Weekend 2: September 19th - 21st

  • Weekend 3: October 3rd - 5th

  • Weekend 4: October 10th - 12th

  • Weekend 5: October 24th - 26th

  • Weekend 6: October 31st - November 2nd

  • Weekend 7: November 14th - 16th

Each weekend is 15 hours: 3-6pm on Fridays, 1-7pm on Saturdays, and 1-7pm on Sundays. Odd numbered weekends are at the Culver studio, and even numbered weekends are at the Santa Monica studio.

All in-studio coursework has to be completed in order to graduate, so if you have to miss coursework you will schedule time to make it up at the rate of $50 an hour. In the case that you miss more than 30% of the coursework, you can forfeit the course or you can make it up by attending those workshops during the semester immediately following yours.

Cost

Total cost for the entire program including coursework, mentorship, and studio access 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 at the rate of $50 an hour.

The early bird deal of $4,200 ($300 off) ends August 15th. Use code “EARLY” at checkout when purchasing the “Pay in Full” option.

There are two payment options:

  1. Pay in full (avoid credit card fees by selecting the “ACH Transfer” option)

  2. 4-installment payment plan:

    • One (1) payment of $1,000 to reserve your spot

    • Followed by three (3) payments of $1,166.67 charged on the 15th of the month (starting month following your initial payment)

Space is limited so once you are enrolled you are committing to the full cost. There are no cancellations or refunds at any time for any reason (no exceptions).

In-studio COURSEWORK syllabus

  • Welcome Session & Program 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

 

REVIEWS

“Jessica put so much thought and intentionality behind making this course for the future of Pilates and Pilates Teaching!”
— Alpha Class/Spring 2025

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!