REAL Pilates joins the extended family of STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Centers worldwide carefully selected to deliver elite training, expertise and resources to train instructors in a contemporary method of Pilates suitable for all ages and stages.

Dubai, UAE, August 12, 2012
 
REAL Pilates is proud to announce they are now a Licensed Training Center for STOTT PILATES in the UAE.

Often referred to as the "Ivy League" school of Pilates, STOTT PILATES provides in depth knowledge and practical programming options to teach effective group or personal training programs to clients of any age or fitness level - from post-rehabilitation patients to elite athletes.

REAL Pilates has been offering education and training in STOTT PILATES method since the opening of the first studio in 2009, and became the only STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Centre in the region in June 2012, and continues to deliver a suite of instructor training courses and workshops leading to internationally sought after STOTT PILATES certification.

Bita Riahi, Education Director & Co-founder at REAL Pilates said: "We are delighted that REAL Pilates has been certified at an international level. This demonstrates not only the world class reputation of REAL Pilates for delivering high-quality training but also the very successful partnership which has been developed between REAL Pilates and Merrithew Health & Fitness™." 

"The team at REAL Pilates is passionate about mind-body fitness and the difference that it can make in people's lives, we are proud to call them a partner in our community says Lindsay Merrithew, President and CEO, Co-founder, Merrithew Health & Fitness™.  Carol Tricoche, Vice-President, Education Sales added: "We're pleased to welcome REAL Pilates as our newest Licensed Training Center and are excited to know that through their efforts, many others will benefit from the STOTT PILATES method. We look forward to working with them to achieve continued success in the Middle East market."

Responding to the growing demand for quality Pilates programs and the even greater need for trained, quality instructors, REAL Pilates also wishes to announce they will be holding a new wave of STOTT PILATES certification courses starting September 7, 2012 in Dubai.

According to Reza Alavi, Founder and Managing Director, REAL Pilates, "REAL Pilates is renowned for its motivating teaching method. We realize that by expanding our education efforts we offer people looking for a new career, an option they cannot only profit from, but enjoy."

There are different level courses on offer open to individuals yearning for a new career or looking to add balance to their stressful lifestyle as well as fitness professionals wishing to refresh their knowledge or improve their Pilates or Yoga practice.  To reserve your space or for more information on course fees and registrations, please visit www.real-pilates.com or contact Bita Riahi on +971 50 552 9527 or bita@real-pilates.com.

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About REAL Pilates
REAL Pilates located in Palm Strip Mall, Jumeirah and Jumeirah Lake Towers, Cluster V - JBC 2 Tower are fully STOTT PILATES equipped studios featuring welcoming reception areas, group Pilates equipment rooms and private/semi-private Pilates training rooms, complete with lockers, showers and washrooms facilities. REAL Pilates offers group, private and semi-private classes as well as STOTT PILATES Certification Courses. Visit them online at www.real-pilates.com.

About STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES®, a subsidiary of Merrithew Corporation, is the largest full-service organisation of its kind providing high-calibre Pilates education, equipment and media worldwide. Founded in 1988 by Lindsay G. Merrithew and Moira Merrithew, the company's mission is to promote the benefits of mind-body fitness worldwide. STOTT PILATES is your source for all things Pilates. Visit www.merrithew.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Iya Soriano-Retamar
Marketing Manager
REAL Pilates
Tel: 04- 345 3228 (Jumeirah) / 04- 458 5399 (JLT)
Mobile: +97150 8914389
Email: iya@real-pilates.com

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