I became a Pilates instructor 11 years ago. The side hustle allowed me to make over $20,000 annually and even switch careers.

"When I took my first Pilates mat class at my hometown YMCA in 2005, I instantly fell in love with the low-impact, full-body workout. The exercise was fun and challenging, and I was excited for each class. This was also the first time I looked forward to going to a gym for anything other than cardio."

"When I committed to becoming an instructor, I was burned out from my job as a freelance publicist. However, I realized teaching classes meant I could earn a decent amount of money. My Pilates income - which, some years, reached over $20,000 annually - made it financially possible for me to transition to a new career as a freelance writer."

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