75 HOUR ADVANCED ATHLETIC REFORMER CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED PILATES INSTRUCTORS

You've already done the work. Now let's take it further.

You became a Pilates instructor because you believe in the transformative power of this work. You've put in the hours, the training, the teaching, the refinement. Your foundation is solid, and your students feel it.

This program is for instructors who are ready to evolve.

The MNT Method Athletic Reformer Bridge Program is a 75-hour advanced certification designed specifically for experienced, comprehensively certified Pilates instructors who want to bring a more modern, science-informed, athletic, dynamic approach to their teaching. Think of it as a graduate-level immersion: we're not starting over, we're building up.

Pilates education has traditionally been rooted in method passed down over generations that is deeply valuable, foundational, and time-tested. But the field of exercise science, biomechanics, and movement coaching has evolved significantly. The MNT Method integrates that contemporary research and applies it to group programming in a way that most traditional certifications simply weren't designed to include. This is an invitation to step into the next era of Pilates.


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WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

The MNT Bridge Program is built for instructors who:

  • Hold a comprehensive Pilates certification (minimum 450+ hours recommended)

  • Have at least one year of group Reformer teaching experience

  • Want to deepen their expertise in athletic, science-backed Pilates methodology

  • Are ready to refine their coaching presence, cueing, and class command

  • Desire real-time mentorship and feedback at an elevated level of instruction

  • Want to teach at MNTSTUDIO

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Weekend Intensive: The MNT Method Immersion

This isn't just about learning new programming, it's about sharpening who you are as an instructor.

Over the three-day intensive and mentorship phase, you'll integrate the MNT Method into your existing expertise through:

  • The MNT exercise library and sequencing approach — a performance-informed framework built on modern biomechanics and exercise science

  • Advanced coaching and cueing language — precision communication that drives real results and elevates the client experience

  • Musicality and rhythm-based programming — a skill most certifications don't touch, and one that transforms the energy of a room

  • MNT transitions, pacing, and class flow — the signature structure that defines the MNT class experience

  • Adaptive movement and modifications — inclusive programming that serves every body in the room

  • Pre/postnatal considerations within group programming

  • MNT leadership methodology —  how to command a group environment with confidence and clarity 

Throughout the weekend, you'll participate in peer teaching, programming labs, and real-time coaching feedback because the best way to grow is to teach, get honest feedback, and teach again.


MENTORSHIP + INTEGRATION PHASE

The intensive is just the beginning. What follows is a structured mentorship phase designed to bridge your existing experience into confident, embodied MNT Method instruction.

This phase includes:

  • Observation of MNT classes and instructors

  • Apprentice teaching and practice teaching opportunities

  • One-on-one mentorship sessions

  • Routine development and programming feedback

  • Mock classes and teaching assessments

Certification must be completed within 12 weeks of the in-person intensive.

COURSE COMPONENTS

75 Hours

  • 18hrs: In-Person Intensive (Summer program is Aug 14–16)

  • 25hrs: MNTSTUDIO Classes & Observation

  • 10hrs: Self-Study & Programming

  • 20hrs: Mentorship & Practice Teaching

  • 2hrs: Final Assessment & Test-Out

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To earn the MNT Method Bridge Certification, instructors must:

  • Complete all required hours

  • Attend the full in-person intensive

  • Pass the Anatomy Exam

  • Successfully lead a final 50-minute MNT Apprentice Class

  • Demonstrate proficiency in:

    • MNT programming

    • Coaching presence

    • Musicality and transitions

    • Cueing and Levels

    • Class flow and leadership

WHAT’S INCLUDED

In addition to training hours, Bridge Program participants receive:

  • Access to the MNT Instructor Community

  • MNT Method digital materials and programming resources

  • Mentorship and feedback from Lead Trainers

  • Professional photos

  • MNT swag bag

  • MNT Reformer Manual

  • Anatomy & Training Video Modules

  • MNT Programming Resources

Recommended reading: Science of Pilates by Tracy Ward

INVESTMENT

Enrollment Window One-Time Payment Payment Plan
Early
90+ days before Intensive Day 1		 $1,299 3 × $450/mo
Standard
30–89 days before Intensive Day 1		 $1,599 3 × $550/mo
Late
Under 30 days before Intensive Day 1		 $1,999 3 × $700/mo

READY TO EVOLVE YOUR TEACHING?

The best instructors never stop learning. Join a community of high-level teachers committed to bringing the most current, effective, and impactful approach to movement to the people who trust them with it.

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