Teacher Training/ SRT Certification

The GoodGood Studio Teacher Training is an immersive introduction to SRT (Slow Resistance Training), the Modern Pilates principles taught on our reformer at GoodGood Studio.

Designed for aspiring instructors, fitness professionals, and dedicated students, the course provides a comprehensive foundation in the science behind SRT, exercises, modifications, and programming on the reformer.

Trainees learn the why behind the work — including fundamental anatomy, alignment, muscle recruitment, spring loading, and exercise intention. We aim to understand not only how an exercise is performed, but what makes it effective.

Throughout the training, trainees learn how to safely and effectively coach movement, provide clear verbal and tactile cues, recognize and correct form, make appropriate postural adjustments, and adapt exercises for clients with different needs, goals, and ability levels.

FRIDAY OCT, 23—SUNDAY OCT, 25

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Training & Certification Details

We would be excited to have you join us for teacher training weekend. If you have additional questions, please email hello@goodgoodstudio.co

    • Dates: Oct 23–25, 2026

    • Location: 1201 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA

    • Total Hours: ~22 hours (over 3 days)

    • Capacity: Limited to 14 participants

    • SRT principles and foundational movement philosophy

    • Core Stabilizer Series — setup, cueing, and teach-backs

    • Pulling Lunge Series and Pushing Lower Body Series

    • Full lower-body block building

    • Obliques Series and full oblique block building

    • Arms & Upper Body Series

    • Full SRT routine review — building a complete, full-body class from start to finish

    • Hands-on practice, live teach-backs, and individualized feedback throughout

    • Coaching fundamentals: clear verbal and tactile cueing, form correction, adjusting for different bodies and skill levels, and building class presence

    No prior teaching experience necessary — this training is designed to support both new and experienced instructors.

  • SRT (Slow Resistance Training) is now recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our in-person SRT Teacher Training Course carries 1.9 CEUs — the maximum allowed, short only of the 0.1 CPR credit NASM/AFAA require separately every two years.

    • Cost: The 3-Day Certification cost is $900 and is inclusive of everything listed below.

    • 3-day weekend training with SRT Senior Master Trainer

    • Training materials — your full-color, spiral-bound SRT Teacher Training Manual, one year of access to the Complete SRT Video Lecture + Exercise Library, and your PDF Certificate of Completion

    • 8 comped practice classes at GoodGood to get first hand experience from our current trainers, build reps and confidence before your mock class

    • A 1-hour 1:1 session with GoodGood's Lead Trainer for personalized feedback ahead of your mock class

      Other Info:

    • Reimbursement: Instructors hired by GoodGood are eligible to be reimbursed for 50% of their training cost after teaching 300 classes at the studio.

    • Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to hold your spot in training. The remaining 50% is due 14 days prior to training.

    • Apply. Submit an application telling us about your background and why you want to teach at GoodGood.

    • Get invited. We review every application and invite selected candidates to attend the certification/training weekend.

    • Attend training. Complete the full 3-day immersive certification training.

    • Pass your mock class. After training, you'll teach a mock class for feedback and evaluation.

    • Get hired. Instructors who pass their mock class are brought onto the teaching schedule.

    Completing the training does not guarantee employment. Hiring decisions are made at GoodGood's discretion, based on your mock class evaluation and our studio's staffing needs.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

About the Master Trainer

Maria Pallas has been teaching SRT, Modern Pilates, and fitness for over 14 years. With a background in dance, professional cheerleading, and acting, she brings a dynamic, expressive, and community-driven energy to every class and training.

A former NFL cheerleader and USO entertainer, Maria has performed and taught around the world, working in 28 countries throughout her career. She is certified in SRT, Da Vinci BodyBoard, and pre/postnatal fitness, and holds both a BS in Nutrition and an MFA in Acting. Outside the studio, you can catch her on screen in shows like High Potential on ABC, St. Denis Medical on NBC, and Shining Vale on HBO.

As a Master Trainer, Maria is known for making instructors feel empowered, inspired, confident, and capable. Her enthusiasm is undeniable — and her ability to bring people together through movement is at the heart of everything she does.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior teaching experience required?

1

No. Prior movement or fitness experience is helpful but not required — this training is designed to support both new and experienced instructors.

No. Employment isn't guaranteed by completing the training. After the training weekend, you'll teach a mock class for feedback and evaluation — instructors who pass are brought onto the schedule based on GoodGood's staffing needs.

Does completing the training guarantee a spot on the teaching schedule?

2

What happens after I apply?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If selected, you'll be invited to attend the training weekend directly.

3

What happens after I register for the training weekend?

4

Once invited to training and the initial deposit has been completed, you'll receive a confirmation along with any prep details ahead of October 23.

What's your refund policy?

If you can no longer attend training please let us know as soon as possible so we can try and fill the spot. Are refund policy for training is as follows:

  • 30+ days before training: 50% of your fee is refundable

  • Within 30-11 days of training: 12.5% of your fee is refundable

  • Within 10 days of training: your training fee is non-refundable

5

Can I get any of my training cost back if hired?

6

Yes. Instructors hired by GoodGood are eligible to be reimbursed for 50% of their training cost after teaching 300 classes at the studio.