Course Descriptions

Step 1: IM=X® Pilates Basic Intensive

The IM=X® Basic intensive gives you all the knowledge needed to begin your new career in pilates and fitness in only five days. This course begins with two days of IM=X® Pilates Floor and moves into three days of the IM=X® Xercizer Program.
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Step 2: IM=X® Review and Remix Workshop

An intermediary step between the IM=X® Basic and the IM=X® Advanced certification courses, the IM=X® Review and Remix Workshop explores safe and effective new workout sequences, equipping you to teach a variety of new class formats and specialty routines.
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Step 3: IM=X® Tower and Tower/Barre Certification

The IM=X® Tower is an exciting all-in-one apparatus that provides a cross-conditioning alternative and the perfect complement to IM=X® Xercizer routines. This certification course prepares you to teach two proprietary programs: IM=X® Tower and IM=X® Tower Barre.
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Step 4: IM=X® Advanced Certification

The IM=X® Pilates Advanced certification expands upon the eight basic IM=X® sequences, introducing hundreds of new exercises as well as new research and new workout routines. Adding these new sequences to your IM=X® repertoire will provide your clients with new challenges and increased variety.
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Step 5: IM=X® Super Advanced Certification

The IM=X® Super Advanced Certification is the highest level of IM=X® Floor and Xercizer certification. This jam-pack course provides you with even more workout variation as well as the knowledge of how to work with special populations.
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Step 6: IM=X® Platform Certification

The IM=X® Platform is an add-on tool that transforms the Xercizer into an intense standing workout. The unique routines add an element of balance, lower body intensity and spine stabilization. This course is available to IM=X® Advanced certified instructors.
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Step 7: IM=X® Cycle Tower Certification

Cycle Tower is a truly unique IM=X® exclusive that combines indoor cycling techniques with upper body resistance and stabilization using the IM=X® Tower. This course covers general principles of cardiovascular training as well as unique new IM=X® choreography.
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Step 8: IM=X® Barre Certification

The IM=X® Barre program addresses the demand for ballet-inspired workouts. This workout provides a powerful lower body lengthening and toning experience and utilizes hand weights for upper body strengthening. This program can add variety to your class schedule, or be blended with other IM=X® formats.
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Step 9: IM=X® Cardio Course

Offer your clients a variety of cardiovascular hybrid formats with this IM=X® Pilates certification! Indoor cycling and IM=X® Jog Boards are integrated into the IM=X® Pilates routines to increase calorie burning and cardio health benefits.
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Step 10: IM=X® Yoga Certification

Adding IM=X® Yoga to your repertoire will allow you to introduce an element of relaxation and restoration to complement your clients’ IM=X® Pilates routines. IM=X® Yoga is a powerful blend of stabilization, balance, flexibility, muscle endurance and mind-body relaxation techniques. 
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Integrated Movement Xercize (IM=X®) is the perfect fitness formula because it blends lengthening and toning with core muscle hardening and high intensity cardio. Open a studio in your area!

Start your career in fitness with an IM=X® Studio! IM=X® offers the most comprehensive instruction and support in the industry. Our series of courses are delivered by a certified IM=X® Master Trainer. Our Master Trainers are a prestigious team of exercise physiologists, seasoned fitness professionals, athletes and dancers.

Bring the life-changing benefits of IM=X® to your community with our all-inclusive franchise program that provides tuition-free education to your staff – a huge value for business owners who needs to recruit and maintain quality instructors and personal trainers.

 

IM=X® Master Trainer Support

IM=X® Pilates and Fitness franchise studios provide opportunities for staff training and advancing education. All IM=X® franchise staff have the ability to gain valuable time with experienced Master Trainers to improve their knowledge and professional skills. Learn more about the science behind the IM=X® formula to address the needs of a wide variety of clients or simply hone in on the best practices for delivering a perfect class.

In terms of the IM=X® program, I was super impressed with the entire team at IM=X® when I looked at the program and the kind of support that they provide, the detail behind the programs and the education – specifically the instructor education which is a tuition-free program – was just amazing to me.”

Kevin Derella 
Kevin Derella

I have been teaching the IMX programs at Bristol Myers-Squibb since 2002…I feel very fortunate that so many years back the Fitness Center staff at BMS connected with Elyse and we all had the opportunity to learn, train and certify in IMX. Thanks to her knowledge and creativity we all continue to make a difference in the lives of each person that experiences an IMX Mat or Xercizer class.”

- Sharon Combes-Kelemen 
- Sharon Combes-Kelemen

Spine stabilization exercises are crucial for a healthy spine…This is why the IM=X® certification program is so effective — trainers learn how to work with the patient’s …Abdominal and back strengthening exercises performed correctly will help people feel confident to resume an active lifestyle.”

- Advance for Directors of Rehabilitation 
- Advance for Directors of Rehabilitation

IM=X® is a cross conditioning system that incorporates strength-training and cardiovascular elements not inherent in traditional-style pilates…At the core of IM=X® is the company’s unique teacher certification course and patented Xercizer.”

-Club Industry Magazine 
-Club Industry Magazine

I began learning the IM=X® way and was amazed at the improvements …posture, strength as well as how much my body and mind were working in tandem. IM=X® has changed my life for the better! …I’m learning how to become an instructor, and I have a goal of owning my own franchise before the end of 2021. I’m loving the learning and the healing journey that IM=X® has taken me on…”

-Vanessa Karwan, IM=X® Instructor & Personal Trainer 
-Vanessa Karwan, IM=X® Instructor & Personal Trainer

My husband and I both enjoyed the training tremendously! It was so much fun! The course was very well presented…how the body works during movement, different posture adjustments… I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to find a career that allows them to do what they love, feel their best, and help others to feel their best too!”

- Slavka Kmec, IM=X® Owner & Instructor 
- Slavka Kmec, IM=X® Owner & Instructor

The IM=X Basic Certification course is outstanding! The science and research that supports this program is so sound, which really provides a strong foundation. Every exercise, or movement, is explained in great detail and provides the “why” along with the “what” and the “don’ts” along with the “dos”. I feel confident that this course will equip me and my future instructors with all of the tools needed to successfully teach a wide variety of effective and safe classes for our members.”

- Michelle Dodd, IM=X® Owner & Instructor 
- Michelle Dodd, IM=X® Owner & Instructor

My current teachings are yoga, strength training and post- Physical Therapy for the elderly…Since beginning IM=X® and its training my back hasn’t felt this good in years. We need to recognize the bio- mechanics of the body and through IM=X® this is obtained.”

- Pamela Scroggins, IM=X® Instructor & Personal Trainer 
- Pamela Scroggins, IM=X® Instructor & Personal Trainer

I want to let you know how much I appreciate the IM=X® Advanced course. The flow is perfect, it felt like a new window opening to improve my knowledge and the level of our classes at IM=X® Tampa… I have learned so much and I look forward to learning more!”

- Alessandra Haybittle, IM=X® Owner & Instructor 
- Alessandra Haybittle, IM=X® Owner & Instructor

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FAQs

Who can attend an IM=X® Pilates certification course?

The IM=X® Pilates Basic certification is open to anyone – there are no prerequisites to attend, and a fitness background is not required!

Why take an IM=X® Pilates certification?

IM=X® Pilates is an updated approach to pilates, incorporating strength-training, cardio, and other physical disciplines for a workout that is truly unique. Our method is scientifically proven and you will learn the research behind our method. And, all of our certifications can be completed in only five days or less, with weekend and virtual options available!

Where is my IM=X® Pilates certification accepted?

An IM=X® Pilates certification will allow you to enter the thriving fitness industry whether that means working at an IM=X® Pilates and Fitness franchise location, starting your own business, or working at a gym, health club, corporate wellness center physical therapy facility, or anywhere else!

What should I do to prepare for my certification course?

You should study the corresponding course manual. We recommend attending classes at your local IM=X® Pilates studio, or experiencing home workouts with our virtual OnDemand library to familiarize yourself with the programs prior to attending. We also recommend purchasing and studying The Atlas of Human Anatomy by Frank Netter.

What does a typical day look like during an IM=X® Pilates certification course?

Our courses are a combination of lecture, hands-on learning, and experiencing the workouts for yourself! Come prepared to move and sweat as well as to take notes and learn from our experienced Master Trainers. You’ll be improving your body and your mind all at once!

What happens after completing my IM=X® Pilates certification?

After the IM=X® Pilates Basic certification, you are required to complete a Written Exam. After all IM=X® Pilates certification courses, you are required to complete practice hours on your own and then take a Practical Exam with an IM=X® Master Trainer within three months, either virtually or in-person where available. Continuing education is recommended every two years.

Are there any other requirements?

You are required to have a valid and current CPR certification in order to be awarded certification.

What are practice hours?

Practice hours are a series of hours in which you will practice teaching the IM=X® Pilates program on friends and family members. The IM=X® Pilates Basic certification course has a requirement of at least 40 practice hours, and these sessions help you to memorize and become proficient at teaching the program prior to taking your practical exam. Advanced certification courses have recommended practice teaching hours. 

Who should I use as a client for my practice hours?

Friends and family members make the best clients for your apprentice hours. You are not permitted to take any payment for apprentice hours. You’ll want to find people who are willing to be patient with you as you practice. And practice makes perfect!

How many hours do I need to complete?

The IM=X® Pilates Basic certification course recommends at least 40 apprentice hours.

How do I record my practice hours?

You should journal each of your apprentice hours, making note of which client you worked with, which exercises you did, repetitions, spring loads and equipment changes, and a little bit about what happened in each session.

General Questions

Do I have to take a Written Exam?

Upon completing your IM=X® Pilates Basic certification course, you are required to pass a written exam testing you on some general principles and information learned during the certification intensive. The good news is, if you pass it once, you never have to take the written exam again!

What is a Practical Exam?

Every single IM=X® Pilates certification course has a practical exam requirement. In your practical exam, you are expected to demonstrate your ability to teach the IM=X® Pilates program with proficiency.

What are the Master Trainers looking for on the Practical Exam?

We’ll talk about this more in your certification course but, in general, you are tested on your ability to give good verbal and tactile cues, apply the IM=X® Pilates five fundamentals, cue the appropriate resistance and repetition, and demonstrate good timing and transitions.