The following pilates certifications or education advantages are included to all franchise owners. We recommend that you follow the progressive steps towards making your staff the best. This is the benefit to being an IM=X Pilates Studio. Our commitment is to the excellence of the service that we have developed.

Course 1: IM=X BASIC CERTIFICATION
The IM=X Pilates Floor and Xercizer Programs are taught in our 5-Day Basic Certification course. This intensive education gives your instructors and personal trainers all of the programming knowledge needed to begin your group exercise and personal training business. The basic formats, taught from the 150-page manual and educational videos, are divided into eight sequences -- about 140 exercises. The lectures and labs focus on stabilization, breathing, alignment and muscle recruitment techniques. As your franchise grows, you will want to expand your class offerings to both attract new clients as well as retain existing members.
Cost: $1695 plus Practical Exam ($125/hour)
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Prerequisites: Must be fitness professional or experienced in IMX workouts. CPR certification required.
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Course 2: IM=X ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
The IM=X Pilates Floor and Xercizer Advanced Programs are taught in this 5-Day Intensive. The 180-page manual includes photos and step-by-step instructions on how to teach the following formats:
Ring Workouts | Stretch Formats | Floor Motion | Traditional Pilates | Interval Training | Abs Intensity
Cost: $1695 plus Practical Exam ($125/hour)
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Prerequisites: IM=X Pilates Floor & Xercizer Certification

Course 3: IM=X 5-DAY SUPER ADVANCED CERTIFICATION
The IM=X SUPER Advanced Certification provides you with knowledge of how to work with special populations as well as new formats to challenge your clients. The course begins with a review of the new exercises which were introduced in the Advanced Certification and then proceeds to review several versions of the following formats: Upper Body, Lower Body, Golf/Tennis, Pre/Postnatal Training and Back Strength. The 205-page instruction manual includes a research overview on pregnancy and exercise as well as research on back exercise, photos, step-by-step instructions.
Cost: $1695 plus Practical Exam ($125/hour)
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Prerequisites: IM=X Pilates Floor & Xercizer Certification

Course 4: IM=X Heart Rate Training
Learn the principles of Heart Rate Training in order to offer your clients a variety of cardiovascular formats. Indoor cycling, jog boards and standard cardio equipment (i.e. treadmills, elliptical trainers) are integrated into the IM=X Pilates routines to increase calorie burning and health benefits. Topics include: Rate of Perceived Exertion, Talk Test, VO2 Max Testing, Target HR Zone, Biomechanics of Cycling, Calorie Burning, and Jog Board Choreography. The 54-page instruction manual includes photos, step-by-step instructions and class formats.
Cost: $695 plus Practical Exam ($125/hour)
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Prerequisites: IM=X Pilates Basic Certification & Advanced and Super Advanced Certification

Course 5: IM=X YOGA CERTIFICATION
IM=X Yoga is a powerful blend of stabilization, balance, flexibility, muscle endurance and mind-body relaxation techniques. The program is comprised of eight standing and six floor sequences -- all which use the IM=X Ring. IM=X Yoga is a total body workout which stabilizes the spine, increases joint mobility, and refreshes the mind. The 70-page instruction manual contains step-by-step photographs and instructions on how to teach each sequence as well as pertinent vocabulary and research. Multiple class format options are presented.
Cost: $695 plus Practical Exam ($125/hour)
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Prerequisites: IM=X Pilates Basic Certification & Advanced and Super Advanced Certification

Course 6: IM=X Pilates TOWER CERTIFICATION
This add-on program is space and cost-efficient; plus fun and challenging. In this course instructors learn a variety of routines using the Wall Unit. Programs can be taught in semi-private or group settings. The sequences and knowledge builds upon the Basic and Advanced Certifications which are prerequisites to this course. Adding this apparatus to your studio provides members with another cross-conditioning alternative that is effective.
Cost: $695 plus Practical Exam ($125/hour)
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Prerequisites: IM=X Pilates Basic Certification & Advanced and Super Advanced Certification

Course 7: IM=X SPINAL XERCIZE CERTIFICATION
An estimated 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain. Exercise has been repeatedly proven to be one of the most effective tools for recovery. This course is for the IM=X Pilates Advanced Certified instructor who is interested in developing the professional skills and knowledge to design effective spinal fitness programs for post-rehabilitation and injury prevention. Focus is on improving the alignment, balance and strength of the Spine Stabilization System.
Cost: $695 plus Practical Exam ($125/hour)
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Prerequisites: IM=X Pilates Basic Certification & Advanced and Super Advanced Certification

Course 8: IM=X MASTER TRAINER CERTIFICATION
In the Master Trainer course, franchise studio owners and/or their qualified staff learn how to run their own staff certifications. This certification is for experienced instructors to gain a deeper understanding into the proprietary lectures and exercise labs that distinguish the IM=X Pilates education process. Detailed presentations guide Master Trainers step-by-step through the certification schedule and content. Studio owners have the opportunity to become Certification Centers as their staff graduate from this rigorous program.