One Body Pilates

I’ve been taking duet sessions with Howard with my husband and it’s been the best thing I have ever decided to do for us. We’ve been meaning to go to the gym for years… seriously, it’s been so many years of failed resolutions. I finally decided to accept the fact that I am not a gym person and that we would never make it to the gym, even if we had a membership.
I decided to cancel my gym membership and give pilates a try. I knew I needed some sort of strength exercise that would work my core to get my post-​mommy body belly back into shape and I needed something that I didn’t dread going to. Yoga wasn’t working my core, so I decided to give pilates a try. I knew I needed an appointment to get me to show up, so I opted to spend the money for the private lessons and convinced my husband to join me so that we could both benefit.
We were motivated because we have a goal to get into shape for our 10 year anniversary trip that’s coming up. After 10 sessions, I could definitely see the muscle tone in my legs and better posture, and my husband has been getting comments from co-​workers and even his doctor telling him that he lost weight and looks straighter! We’re on our 2^nd set of 10, and it’s been the best investment ever.
Howard is great with tailoring our workouts to our needs. If we have back pain, he addresses that. He has such a great eye that he won’t let you get away with slacking off, but in such a nice way that I don’t have any of the dread that I had about going to the gym. He’s helped me identify why I’ve always had such chronic knots in my upper back and has helped me become aware of how to correct my posture. It’s been a total life changer!
Pilates is a great workout, especially if you have someone who can show you all the little nuances of alignment and muscle control. I’m very happy that this has become part of our schedule and that we’re seeing such good results after just a few weeks! I know it’s just going to keep on getting better and better from here! Thanks so much Howard! You’re the best! We enjoy our workouts with you very much!

I recently had a Pilates session with Brittany at One Body Pilates. It was my first experience with Pilates, so wasn’t sure what to expect. Brittany was an amazing teacher — she made me feel completely comfortable and helped talk me through the various exercises to ensure I was doing them correctly and achieved maximum results. I really felt like I got a solid workout, but as someone who doesn’t work out as often as I should, it wasn’t too intense or overwhelming. After one session I felt stronger, and my posture improved. I can’t wait to have another session with Brittany, and strongly recommend taking a class with her, whether you are experienced or it’s your first time. If you’re not entirely convinced Pilates is for you, sign up for her class with a friend to try it out– it’s a great way to catch up and burn some calories!

BEST PILATES WORKOUT I’VE EVER HAD! I’m a massage therapist and a bit of a health geek and Brittany didn’t let me get away with anything. Love her extreme attention to detail and can’t wait to come in again!

One Body Pilates is one of the most skilled Pilates studios in the city. As a chiropractor I know how important it is to work on strengthening your body and stabilizing your core and spine. Howard excels on all these levels. He also gives a very individualized, tailored and personable session that you will not find anywhere else. I have had the great pleasure to see him transform several of my patients. He is my go to guy for Pilates.

Howard is an amazing instructor. He is caring and kind without letting you slack for a minute. What impresses me most is how well he know the human body. He knows exactly what I need and how to get there..

Brittany and Howard are so nice and their space is very convenient and well laid out. I had a couples session with Brittany and i loved her enthusiasm and knowledge of pilates. She is great to work out with and I will recommend One Body to all of my friends, family and clients.

I have to say, I studied Pilates at a few places around town, and though I was told it would help my back, I had all but given up on that idea — everything seemed to make it worse — until I discovered the amazing instructors at One Body Pilates! OMG! Not only have I completely cured my back of any aches, but I have reshaped my body, developed strength I haven’t had since I was a teenager, and lost weight! It will sound like I am an infomercial for them if I say all the positive changes, but I LOVE them! At a ripe old age, I have suddenly found myself back in dance classes, and feeling great about it. While Howard is my instructor, I have had the chance to work out with Brittany, and both of them are just amazing. The big difference is in their knowledge of the body, and their attention to detail. That’s what makes OneBody as good as it gets! Highly recommend!!!

I’m taking private pilates instruction with Brittany @ One Body Pilates in Union Square. Brittany is an amazingly talented dancer and instructor. She has a great deal of patience for working with a beginner like me. I’ve always found physical activity to be easy. Pilates requires a much more subtle approach, and it’s amazingly effective with Brittany’s expert instruction. I’m finding my ability to give massages improving with each pilates lesson.
Thanks so much Brittany!
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Kudos to Brittany and to Howard
Pamela Olsen, LMT
Olsen Shiatsu & Massage

I have been a Pilates student for several years and have recently gone back to private lessons. I was lucky enough to meet Howard through a friend and began starting Private lessons with him twice a week. The studio is serene and clean and the teaching is far superior than any privates I have ever experience. The attention to detail and superb customer service is unrivaled. I highly recommend joining this studio.

The best part of my week is going to see Brittany. I know I’m going to get an amazing workout, learn something I didn’t know about my body, and focus on something other than work! Brittany has helped me improve my posture, my stamina, and overall fitness level. She even gives me tips on what to do in the gym. I can’t recommend pilates and Brittany enough. The right instructor makes all the difference!

No matter how tired or stressed I am, I always feed better – both body and mind – after a session at One Body Pilates. I’ve been working out with Howard for nearly 3 years now and it’s become an important part of my «taking care of myself» plan. Howard gives you his undivided attention for a full hour – designing a workout tailor-​made for your body and its trouble spots. (I even have my own stretch named after me now!) Before long, you’ll be walking in the world differently. The studio is immaculate and conveniently located in the heart of Union Square.

Usually I finish my one hour session and I am astounded — it’s already over ?!! It is such a pleasant and feel-​good time that I hardly notice I am doing something that is so beneficial. Howard’s approach is all encompassing, he reviews your body with you via movement and before you know it you have stretched, strengthened and breathed your way into well being. I started Pilates to support a compromised lower back and a year later, I can lift and twist with the best of them. Thanks, Howard.