Pilates Month 2026

Each year, the popularity of Pilates grows as more people become aware of the incredible benefits of this unique form of exercise. If you always wanted to learn how to teach Pilates but never knew where to learn the tools necessary to be an effective and knowledgeable instructor, NETA has the answer.

This specialty workshop not only introduces the fundamental principles of Pilates, but teaches you how to apply them through 33 different exercises. In addition to the fundamental principles of core stabilization and posture alignment as they apply to basic Pilates mat work, you’ll also learn effective ways of cuing, correcting form and applying modifications.

Presenter:

Participants in this workshop must have access capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $499

Credits: 14 NETA, 1.3 ACE

NETA’s Advanced Pilates Specialty Certification is for instructors and trainers seeking to enhance their knowledge of Pilates practice and expand their class programming and instruction. This workshop will provide a detailed review of Pilates principles, and how to apply these principles to mat exercises using equipment such as Pilates rings and bands. Upon completion of the workshop and online exam, participants will earn the NETA Specialty Certificate of an Advanced Pilates instructor.

*NETA’s Mat Pilates Specialty Certification or an equivalent certification is a prerequisite for this workshop.

Fee: $299.00

Credits: 8 NETA, .8 ACE

Presenter: Cathy O’Donnell started teaching group fitness in 1991. She is an ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer and a STOTT Trained Pilates Instructor. Cathy has been a National Presenter for NETA since 2006. In 2010, She began leading Laughter Yoga sessions and is now a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, training others to spread health and hilarity. Cathy believes in life-long learning and loves to share her passion for movement with people.

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Experience the enjoyment without the extra load! Explore the essence of Pilates Reformer exercises brought to the mat with the incorporation of small equipment like balls, bands, and weights. This workshop caters to individuals with a solid grasp of Pilates principles and foundational mat exercises. While previous Reformer experience is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite.

Fee: $89.00

Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE

Presenter: Cathy O’Donnell started teaching group fitness in 1991. She is an ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer and a STOTT Trained Pilates Instructor. Cathy has been a National Presenter for NETA since 2006. In 2010, She began leading Laughter Yoga sessions and is now a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, training others to spread health and hilarity. Cathy believes in life-long learning and loves to share her passion for movement with people.

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Love Pilates, but lacking a reformer? Wall Pilates is a reformer-based Pilates workout utilizing body weight the resistance of the wall to tone muscle and improve flexibility. A review of the basic principles of Pilates will be put into practical application on the wall, with discussion on essential equipment and space for setup, programming of an appropriate warm-up and cool-down, and safe and effective modifications for special populations.

Presenter: Colleen O’Neil has worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for over 25 years. She earned her Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science through Concordia University Chicago. She holds Group Fitness Instructor and specialty certifications for Yoga and Pilates through NETA, YogaFit, and the YMCA. She also holds a Personal Trainer Certification through NASM. Colleen also is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is currently working on a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Colleen has worked in corporate fitness and employee wellness for 16 years. Her goal is to help clients enhance their health through exercise and education, and by incorporating a variety of exercise formats in personal training and group exercise. Colleen has been a NETA presenter since 2017 and loves sharing her experience and education with other fitness professionals. Follow Colleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celtic_sun_fitness/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop will need access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, including a functional webcam and mic.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA

Looking to take your Pilates practice up a notch? Wall Pilates with Equipment goes beyond the Principles of Wall Pilates, guiding participants through an exhilarating workout with classic foundational Pilates exercises with the use of the wall and equipment. This class contains exercises to help you advance into more challenging exercises, with the optional assistance of a band, a Bender ball, foam roller and a stability ball. This three-hour workshop encourages supple mobility throughout the spine while simultaneously building strength in the arms, shoulders, abdominals and back, testing control, precision, and coordination. Get ready to build a deep connection in your core and perfect your Pilates technique!

Presenter: Colleen O’Neil has worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for over 25 years. She earned her Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science through Concordia University Chicago. She holds Group Fitness Instructor and specialty certifications for Yoga and Pilates through NETA, YogaFit, and the YMCA. She also holds a Personal Trainer Certification through NASM. Colleen also is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and is currently working on a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training. Colleen has worked in corporate fitness and employee wellness for 16 years. Her goal is to help clients enhance their health through exercise and education, and by incorporating a variety of exercise formats in personal training and group exercise. Colleen has been a NETA presenter since 2017 and loves sharing her experience and education with other fitness professionals. Follow Colleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celtic_sun_fitness/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE

Pilates has been a tried-and-true exercise format since its induction in 1920’s, seeing boosts in popularity throughout history. 2023 brought a huge resurgence in Pilates as the format consistently provides a low-impact, challenging means of improving physical and mental health while reducing risk of injury and developing physical asthetic and a strong foundation for complex movements. Due to these proposed benefits and its low-impact, scaleable nature, Pilates is an ideal form of exercise for older adults seeking to maintain strength, mobility, and independence. This three-hour workshop will identify and adapt the principles of Pilates for an older crowd, modifying exercises for a chair-based workout appropriate for all levels.

Fee: $89.00

Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE

Presenter: Angie Schroeder obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai  Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students. Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

This three-hour workshop blends the principles of Pilates with the versatility of suspension training to create a dynamic, full-body workout experience.This session will explore how suspension systems can enhance core stability, balance, flexibility, and strength while maintaining the mindful movement and alignment focus of traditional Pilates. Participants will learn proper setup, exercise progressions and regressions, cueing techniques, and safety considerations for all fitness levels. Through hands-on practice and movement integration, attendees will leave with the skills to design and instruct innovative Suspension Trainer Pilates classes that challenge and inspire clients.

Fee: $89.00

Credits: 3 NETA, .3 ACE

Presenter: Angie Schroeder obtained her MBA Sports Management Degree at Tiffin University and holds certifications in NETA, ACE, Zumba, and Tai  Chi. Angie began working in the fitness industry 20 years ago and has continued to build her career through her own business. She is an affiliate owner of Rock Steady Boxing, is the Wellness Director for the YMCA of Sandusky County and also teaches fitness classes at Terra State Community College where she developed seven Health and Physical Education programs for the college students. Follow Angie of Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angieschroederllc/

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

In this live, virtual course, you’ll learn how to integrate the roller into a complete mind-body workout. Learn how to use the roller to promote alignment, core strength, and body symmetry. This workout mimics many of the moves traditionally executed in a Pilate’s mat class, providing you with a new catalog of Pilates-based exercises you can use to help your participants decrease stress and move with greater mobility, control, and precision.

Presenter: Cathy O’Donnell started teaching group fitness in 1991. She is an ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer and a STOTT Trained Pilates Instructor. Cathy has been a National Presenter for NETA since 2006. In 2010, She began leading Laughter Yoga sessions and is now a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, training others to spread health and hilarity. Cathy believes in life-long learning and loves to share her passion for movement with people.

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to take your basic mat Pilates workout, and mix and match movements with the medicine ball, resulting in a unique combination sure to give your basic Pilates workout a boost.  Be challenged with the added intensity of the medicine ball, build your exercise library and optimize results for your Pilates class participants.

Presenter: Cathy O’Donnell started teaching group fitness in 1991. She is an ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer and a STOTT Trained Pilates Instructor. Cathy has been a National Presenter for NETA since 2006. In 2010, She began leading Laughter Yoga sessions and is now a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, training others to spread health and hilarity. Cathy believes in life-long learning and loves to share her passion for movement with people.

Equipment Requirements

Participants in this workshop must have access to a device capable of connecting to a Zoom meeting, to include a functioning webcam and mic.

Fee: $89

Credits: 3 NETA