Studio Style

A great Pilates studio should not only be functional but also be a space that is beautiful and inspiring. Here are a few spaces with style to spare.

Fitzroy Pilates

Quest Studio

Pilates in the Heights

Pilates in the Heights

Artform Studio

Artform Studio

Iron Butterfly

Tracy's Studio

Studio Style will be a regular post. Please send photos of your favorite Pilates spaces.

30-Day Challenge: Pre-Op Pilates

Pilates is a great method of exercise for post abdominal surgery, but what about preparing for surgery? Will a strong core pre-op make the recovery process less painful or faster? Well that’s the challenge I pose to myself before my surgery in about a month.

As a trainer, I know first hand how Pilates can transform the way your body looks and feels by developing core strength, lean musculature, and a strong cardiovascular system. But practicing Pilates takes a regular commitment in order to achieve greater physical power, flexibility, and symmetry. And I must confess that due to symptoms of my medical condition, I haven’t done Pilates routinely. But now I’m ready to put Pilates (and myself) to the test and find out if it will ease my post-op recovery.

THE CHALLENGE: Over the next 30 days I’ll be doing a combination of cardio and Pilates – 30 minutes each – daily. The Pilates routine goes back to basics. Even if you’re at the advanced level of Pilates, every once in a while it’s a good idea to slow your pace and focus on these classic essentials:

• Hundreds
• Roll-up
• Single Leg Circles
• Rolling Like A Ball
• Abdominal Series
• Spine Stretch Forward
• Saw
• Neck Roll
• Side Kick Series
• Single Leg Teaser
• Seal

I’ll keep you posted on my progress in 2 weeks! And finally, no good challenge can start without before pics, so here are mine…