Balanced Body Launches Integrated Movement Specialist Certification

SARCRAMENTO, CA – January 16, 2019 – Balanced Body®, the world’s leading resource for Pilates and
integrated movement equipment and education, today announced its Integrated Movement Specialist
(IMS) Certificate for movement professionals, including instructors, trainers and coaches.

With a focus on movement quality, anatomy and programming, the IMS certification provides fitness
professionals a deeper understanding of the interplay of muscles, bones and joints while the body is in
motion. This knowledge is critical for movement professionals looking to optimize exercise to meet
individual client goals. The IMS curriculum trains fitness professionals in effective, efficient movement
analysis, and expands their programming skills and repertoire.

“Our IMS candidates learn how to maximize client training by recognizing foundational movements,
employing quality standards and applying to client progression,” said Chanin Cook, director of
marketing, Balanced Body. “In addition, IMS graduates also have a comprehensive understanding of the
anatomy behind movement, making them a more valuable expert resource for both clients and club
employers.”

“The IMS program provides a deep dive into Balanced Body’s signature hands-on Anatomy in Three
Dimensions™ for invaluable knowledge on physiological baseline, including why and how the body
works,” said Helen Vanderburg, BPE, founder of Heavens Fitness Studio, author of Fusion Workouts and
fitness education leader for Balanced Body. “We designed the IMS certificate program to provide
movement pros with a much more informed approach to clients through training, body awareness, and
proper movement patterns.”

The IMS certificate is a flexible three-part course comprised of anatomy, movement principles and
movement programming. The IMS coursework is offered at Balanced Body Authorized Training Centers
and Pilates On Tour events, as well as Continuing Education Conferences including IDEA Personal Trainer
Institute, ACSM Health & Fitness Summit, NASM/AFAA Optima Conference and IDEA World. For more
information on the IMS Certificate and to sign up for the program, please visit https://www.pilates.com/