PILATES 

Joseph Pilates (1883-1967) is the founder of the Pilates method. He used his own creation of physical exercises to help him overcome rickets, asthma, and rheumatic fever. Many of these body-weight exercises took place in his bed which is where the original concept for the Pilates reformer was created. Pilates is now popular all over the world. The American College of Sports Medicine surveyed 4,000 fitness professionals in 2018 and still found that group training is the second most popular form of physical exercise. They also found that specifically body weight training was the fourth highest training mode of resistance training. It is evident that people are still discovering Pilates and it will continue to grow in popularity within the fitness realm. Pilates is mindful activity that strengthens the body from the inside out.

Exercise theory is the prerequisite for Mat Pilates. We have both Mat Pilates and Pilates Reformer Certifications. Mat pilates can be held alone but Reformer Pilates requires Mat Pilates as a prerequisite. After completing each of the Pilates Courses, students must complete both a written exam and a practical evaluation.

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Course Dates:

Harmony Tree Studio
Group Fitness MAT PILATES Course

December 6-7 , 2025 Friday 6:00-9:30 pm on Zoom and Saturday  9-5:00pm at the MFC office , 
For further questions please contact www.harmonytreestudio.com. Attendance is required at all class dates.Register Here.

**Pre-requisite courses are the Exercise Theory Course . Manuals must be purchased from the MFC office (please call 204-235-1245).

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Pilates Manitoba

Basic Pilates Reformer Training for Fitness Leaders with Annabel Scott

Date: Jan 27 - 29, 2026

Tuesday 27 @ 11:35 - 4:00pm

Wednesday 28 @ 11:35 - 4:50pm

Thursday 29 @ 12:50 - 4:00pm

Where: 836a Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3M 0Y2

For further questions please reach out to Annabel Scott at 204. 999.9984.

Attendance is required for all class dates. Register Here.

** Pre-requisite courses are Exercise Theory and Pilates Mat Training and at least 10 Reformer classes in your own body.

Manuals must be purchased and picked up from the MFC office prior to the course. (please call 204-235-1245).

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Group Fitness MAT PILATES Course

Date: March 7-8 , Times TBD

Location: MFC office, 112 Market Ave 

Please go to Harmony Tree to register.

For further questions please contact info@manitobafitnesscouncil.ca.

Attendance is required at all class dates.

Please purchase and pick up textbook before course date.

**Pre-requisite courses are the Exercise Theory Course . Manuals must be purchased from the MFC office (please call 204-235-1245).

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Pilates Manitoba

Basic Pilates Reformer Training for Fitness Leaders with Annabel Scott

Date: March 31 - April 2, 2026

Tuesday 31 @ 11:35 - 4:00pm

Wednesday 1 @ 11:35 - 4:50pm

Thursday 2 @ 12:50 - 4:00pm

Where: 836a Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3M 0Y2

For further questions please reach out to Annabel Scott at 204. 999.9984.

Attendance is required for all class dates. Register Here.

** Pre-requisite courses are Exercise Theory and Pilates Mat Training and at least 10 Reformer classes in your own body.

Manuals must be purchased and picked up from the MFC office prior to the course. (please call 204-235-1245).