Setting Pilates Teaching Standards with Lolo from the National Pilates Certification Program
from Pilates Business Podcast Hosted by Seran Glanfield
What does it actually take to build a strong Pilates instructor team in today’s rapidly growing industry? 🤔 In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Lolo from the National Pilates Certification Program to unpack the real conversation happening behind studio owner burnout, instructor shortages, and inconsistent client experiences. Together, they dive into why so many Pilates studio owners feel stuck teaching every class themselves, what true instructor competency really looks like, and how stronger teaching standards can help boutique fitness businesses build sustainable growth. This episode explores the future of Pilates education, the importance of certification, and how studio owners can create thriving teams they trust — without sacrificing their work-life balance. If you’ve ever struggled to find qualified instructors, worried about maintaining teaching quality, or felt overwhelmed trying to grow your Pilates business alone, this conversation is packed with insights you need to hear. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why instructor development matters more than ever in the Pilates industry The biggest misconceptions around Pilates certification How poor instructor support contributes to studio owner burnout What studio owners should look for when hiring teachers How teaching standards impact client retention and studio growth Why sustainable businesses require sustainable teacher development Learn more about the National Pilates Certification Program : www.natpcp.org Got a question for Seran? Add it here 👉 ~~~ 📲 Follow Seran on Instagram @seran_spring_three ❤️ Loved this episode? Leave a review - your review helps spread the word about the show and I read each and every one! 🎧 Never miss a new episode! Be sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date Work with Seran: 🌟 Join the Thrive Business Coaching Program and get smart strategies that drive growth (and profit) in your boutique fitness studio
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What does it actually take to build a strong Pilates instructor team in today’s rapidly growing industry? 🤔 In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield sits down with Lolo from the National Pilates Certification Program to unpack the real conversation happening behind studio owner burnout, instructor shortages, and inconsistent client experiences. Together, they dive into why so many Pilates studio owners feel stuck teaching every class themselves, what true in...
Chapters
- 0:00 The Real Reason You Feel Stuck
- 1:13 Why Instructor Development Matters Most
- 3:11 Meet the NPCP Executive Director
- 4:28 What Pilates Certification Actually Means
- 8:10 How the Exam Gets Made
- 12:50 How Schools Align With Eligibility
- 17:22 The Public Safety Case for Standards
- 20:30 From PMA Origins to Independence
- 25:11 Where to Learn More About NPCP
- 28:06 Share the Episode and Next Steps
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