Elise trained with Scottish Ballet, discovered Pilates when her hips needed something dance couldn't give her, and within months of qualifying as an instructor, opened her own boutique studio. This is her story — and what it shows about what's possible when you train properly and back yourself.

The difference between a good Pilates instructor and a great one has almost nothing to do with talent. After 20 years training instructors, here's what I've learned.

It can be so confusing to understand the Pilates industry in the UK so I'm here to attempt to shed some light on this! Quick answers: A Pilates qualification is government-regulated, awarded by an Ofqual-regulated body (e.g. YMCA Awards, Active IQ), and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework A Pilates certification is created and awarded by the training provider - not regulated by government, but not necessarily inferior The most common Pilates qualification is the Le