ISSA Opens Pilates Certification Waitlist as U.S. Participation Hits 13.8M
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Phoenix – – October 12, 2026 -- The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) opened a waitlist today for three online Pilates credentials, targeting a U.S. market where participation reached 13.8 million in 2025, up from 9.9 million in 2020, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA).
ISSA launches Mat, Reformer and bundled Pilates certifications
The portfolio comprises a Mat Pilates Instructor Certification, a Reformer Pilates Instructor Certification, and a Mat + Reformer bundle that awards both credentials under a single enrollment. The mat course covers the classical 31-exercise repertoire, functional anatomy, cueing and population-specific program design. The reformer course covers safety, spring mechanics, progressive cueing and the full 27-exercise repertoire.