Lauras Ultimate Pilates

I starting taking pilates classes at this studio 2 years ago. I was recovering from a knee injury and couldn’t do my usual Zumba, spin class or body pump classes. I did the intro package with the private class and group class. I highly recommend anyone new to reformer/​tower pilates have at least 1 private session to learn the equipment, terminology and proper form, or do the new Level I group class. The instructors don’t really have time in the regular group classes to give a new person an orientation. The studio is beautiful and clean. You can sign up and pay for classes on their website. Plenty of classes to fit different schedules. All the instructors, including Laura the owner, are excellent! Laura pays the most attention to everyone’s form, Maria packs the entire 60 minutes with challenging exercises and Michele is very mindful of stretching throughout her class. All of them will challenge even the most fit person! This is not an easy workout and it’s full body, not just abs. All the exercises recruit the core muscles. I thought I would only do this for 6 months while my knee strengthened, but I’ve become addicted and incorporate 1 – 2 classes per week into my workout schedule. I recently realized how much my core has improved when I got up from bed and didn’t struggle a bit to go from fully horizontal to a sitting up position.

First, I need to start off by saying I am not an exercise guru by any means. As a matter of fact, before I started coming to Laura’s I probably hadn’t routinely exercised in about 4 years. I was extremely intimidated to start something new in such a small setting. They had a beginner special — one private lesson and a free class. This in my opinion, is the best way to start any exercise regimen. The private lesson allowed for me to understand the terminology and equipment used in the class. The studio has 10 reformer units so each class is only 10 people, all of varying fitness levels. The instructors help you go at your own pace. I’ve been doing the classes since February and EVERYONE I see has noticed a difference in my body and stature, including me and I feel wonderful. This is a full body workout every time and it is incredible the strength and stamina that you build with regular classes.
Laura the owner is one of the instructors. Another great instructor here is Maria. All of the staff are all terrific.