Libby Pilates

Libby introduced me to Pilates and it’s now an intracle part of my life. Her classes are always upbeat and fresh. Before I know it, the class is over and I can take my Pilates Body with me all day! She has a very nice space and I highly recommend training with her!

Exercise is not in my vocabulary. But when age starts creeping in, it is time to kick it up a notch. I hesitantly signed up for one class only with Libby in order to keep the promise I made to myself, and guess what, the heavens did not come crashing down on my head. By the end of the class I signed up for a series of ten and this has been a life altering decision. Libby is so encouraging and I never feel like I have to keep pace with anyone around me. She motivates you enough to go at your pace while gently pushing you past the limits you thought you had. And never once have I been put down for not achieving her expectation. She always tells me its ok and I will get there eventually. Libby mindfully corrects with commitment and passion to her craft. I love the fact that it is a fairly small personal space and not a gym and I feel at complete ease with the other «exercisees» around me. Libby is very mindful of everyone’s personal shortfalls and issues (mine is my back) and will modify an exercise to personally help me through it. She is always upbeat, funny (favorite line — «does anyone have a funny story to tell me»), very down to earth and has a great selection of music to push us all through to the end. And little secret — you get a short personal foot rub from her at the end of each class. Can it get any better than that!

5 stars without hesitation! I’ve taken pilates on and off for years all over the world and the experience with Libby was right at the top! I’m definitely challenged in the flexibility department so finding a new teacher who I trust to push me, but to also be understanding and encouraging can be difficult.
Most pilates classes I’ve taken have followed the same exact exercise pattern every week which can get pretty boring, pretty quickly. With Libby’s classes, no two sessions were ever the same. Libby also keeps a close watch on all of her students and will always ensure that you’re moving in a way that will keep you safe as well as adjusting you for maximum physical benefit so that you’re not wasting your time. I would highly recommend this studio.

Let me start out by saying I hate working out. I hate sweating and I had taken Pilates from someone else for a whole year and hadn’t seen any results, so I thought that maybe Pilates just wasn’t for me.
I was really against going to Pilates but my mom wanted to go, so I decided I would give it another try. I am so happy I did! Libby is awesome. I have taken both duets (privates with my mom) and group classes, and in both you feel Libby’s attention. Sometimes it’s easy to get lost while working out in classes, but Libby remembers you and what you want to work on.
I have seen results in my body in such a short period of time, with only two/​three classes a week! I’m really amazed and happy with the results this far and I feel so much better. Don’t get me wrong, you get a workout with this Pilates class — sometimes I do sweat, it’s not just a walk in the park. Libby’s Pilates is fast paced and exciting, good for beginners and pros alike.
Also, don’t be worried if you’re a guy and you want to do Pilates. Guys are totally welcome here — in fact, all ages and kinds of people are, which is one of my favorite things about the class.
I would give Libby a try for sure, but be careful, you might get hooked!

After having experienced a few other Pilates studios, I decided to try Libby after moving to Venice. That was 3 years ago, and I will never go anywhere else for Pilates. First off– no two classes are ever the same. She mixes it up so much like no other instructor I’ve been to has before. You will NEVER get bored of the routines she throws at you. Second– she’s meticulous about making sure you’re in good form. Pilates is all about the subtle moves you make that have the biggest impact. Unlike other studios I’ve been to where instructors are barking out commands and glued to checking their cell phones or just making gossipy small talk, Libby spends the entire hour with you, in the moment, to make sure you’ve got the technique down and that you’re comfortable but still getting a killer work-​out. Third– you will see results! It’s amazing what going to her classes, even just 2x a week will do for you! My abs, waist line has never looked better, arms are toned, legs are leaner and trimmer. Honestly, it’s the best 60 min you’ll spend on yourself all week. I come out of her class feeling like I got a full-​body hug, lower back issues– gone, strong core and better posture– check! I can’t say enough good things about Libby’s classes, and her demeanor in general. You won’t find a better studio in SoCal!

Libby’s Pilates product is extra special, empathetic, compassion-​based, connected, patient but incredibly challenging. Soft fitness, it is not. Mindful fitness — yes, it is. In a City where there is a sea full and a dense proliferation of various fitness regimens where basic yoga, Pilates, indoor cycling, TRX, circuit style work-​out, kickboxing, Zumba!, Yogahop, and personal trainers of all shapes and philosophies, etc. Now we have fusions of these fitness schools of thought offered everywhere and on every social media website luring us into these enormous introductory deals.
After a ten-​year with my one and only Pilates GURU, Libby Bideau, I must say I consider myself fortunate and very lucky. I found my biggest supporter and a loving friend — a friendship that goes beyond the walls of the Pilates studio. The Pilates workout offered by Libby remains fueled by genuine enthusiasm and love of the craft. However, her Pilates teaching techniques and regimen have continued to grow exponentially, based on her intent to keep the classes fresh, exciting and addictive, while catering to the strengths and weaknesses of her class members. Libby has not grown apathetic and lazy in her trade and her following over the years, as I’ve witnessed, has stayed firmly loyal and consistently expanding.
As physically and spiritually beneficial Libby’s classes remain, they are equally FUN and boasts of camaraderie over friends and familiar faces. Libby’s work goes beyond the money, as evidenced by her pricing structure. It is a woman whose passion is health and fitness — who has an earnest desire to make a change in the world one Pilates class at a time. It is all from the heart. That to me is a complete rarity in today’s LALA Land. If only there were more of Libby… it would cover so much more footprint in «bettering the world“movement.

I have been to 5 other Pilates instructors and Libby is the top of the list.
With a quick witted, charming spirit, she moves the class along and a perfect pace, changing up every session so it’s always different.
I’m moving out of California in a month and I’m SO sad I have to leave her class behind. If only I could somehow transport her to Austin.
If you are looking for a great Pilates instructor… go no further!

I am so happy I found Libby! The reviews are true; she’s the best! I came to Pilates on the reformer out of a need to exercise in ways that don’t upset my cranky neck. Her classes are just the thing for me. And this is coming from someone who hates exercise – I actually look forward to her classes. They are great for those of us who are not particularly coordinated, you get to lie down pretty much the whole time! But you will get a fantastic workout. Enough to make you stroll past Gold’s Gym (across the street) with your head held high.
Libby is caring, friendly, super professional and knows her stuff. Her space is lovely and bright and you will leave feeling stronger.

Libby changed my life! She is a great instructor that keeps her classes fun with new material every week! I have taken private and group classes.
The private classes were great because she showed me how to best position «my body» and when I got to the classes felt more confident. The group classes are amazing as well. They are small… just 6 people per class, so you really get attn. and Libby helps and corrects you in the most positive manner.
The bottom line is that Libby is a wonderful instructor, master in her craft, kind, funny, and affordable. She cares about you and is always excited to see you. She made me a better me with Pilates on the outside and the inside! I would give her 100 stars if Unilocal would allow.

Libby is a superb teacher and probably the best fitness teacher ever. She is sensitive to your existing injuries and modifies the workout as needed. She mixes up the classes and I like the variety while working out on target areas.

Libby Pilates is helping me recover from 25 years of sitting. The pace and diversity of the movements and stretches is beginning to open up my muscles and tendons. For those who find yoga is difficult to routinely attend, I suggest trying Libby’s class!

Libby is amazing. She is very intuitive to my individual needs and brings to the table great charm and motivation.
Her workouts are tough but fun, and show results. I have been hunched over a computer screen for over a decade and suffer from back pain. Little did I know pilates would help relieve stress, back pain, as well as strengthen my body and soul.
Underneath all this fat is a real core thanks to Libby Pilates!

What can I say about Libby? She is an outstanding person, her classes have helped me so much!
I have had back problems since as I far as I can remember. She has tough me how to better work out my core, my strengths, my body workouts have transformed tremendously.
I am what you call a «gym rat» yet since I have always had back problems, I truly didn’t enjoy working out my lower back and core.
She taught me so much in just 10 short classes, my core is so much stronger and I am much more mindful of my posture and weight lifting.
I am so grateful to Libby and her class.

We love Libby! My amazing, gorgeous, smart, girlfriend (yes she’s writing this) absolutely forced me to go to Pilates when I hurt by back and I have to admit– it is NOT just for chicks. Libby is a great teacher who has a wealth of knowledge and personalizes my workouts to make them challenging and effective. Not only does my back feel better but I have seen an improvement in my golf swing as well.

I have been trying out different pilates spots on the west side, and tried Libby’s living social deal. Such a sweet person! And very attentive instructor even in a group class. Great quality machines. Also, no snootie-​patootie clients either. Actually she and her clients were what I think of when I think of Venice. Everyone is friendly. Although, fyi-​I have found that in LA in general if pilates classes are smaller, less than 4 people or so, and the people are friends, they will chitchat all the way through class and the instructors seem to go with the flow and don’t really put a stop to it. So you just have to try it out and see if its for you that way.
I would have continued with Libby after the deal ran out, but traffic from Century City just wasn’t worth it, which I didn’t think would be the case. I am looking for that perfect combination of the right instructor/​classes and a drive I can live with. Libby is a dear, sweet soul who I would love to work with if ever I move closer to Venice/​SM. I would definitely recommend her!

Libby is hands down the best Pilates teacher on the westside! I’ve been taking her class for nearly 6 years and I never get bored. She always finds new ways of making a sometimes very challenging workout fun! Her savvy way of convincing you to lift your leg 80 times or complete 200 sit ups without realizing you’ve done it never ceases to amaze me!
I always leave her classes gaining an awareness about my body that I didn’t have before. What better way to get a workout, than to enjoy every moment of it!
You must experience Libby’s class for yourself! You won’t be disappointed!

I love Libby. She is very aware of my and each client’s level and works around any special needs. I really hate to exercise normally, but Libby makes it fun yet challenging. My core is stronger, and I’m much better off as a result. I highly recommend Libby. She is knowledgeable, fun and just a great person.

I found Libby through a LivingSocial deal and just finished my 5^th session with her today. She is fantastic! She pays close attention to your body and stops you if you are not aligned properly which helps prevent injury. She varies each session which is super important. She works within my limits as I am recovering from an old exercise injury from a trainer who didn’t care about form and then one day my shoulder was all funky. She is really helping my shoulder heal in the sessions and also gave me tips to continue strengthening it at home.
I did both classes and privates with her and will continue with the classes as they work better with my budget. But if a windfall comes my way, I would take 3 privates a week. She is that awesome.
Do your body a favor and do a session with Libby. You won’t regret your decision.

Libby pays more attention to my body in a GROUP than my previous pilates instructor did in a PRIVATE lesson. I really loved how she kept me so in tune with my body. I felt so connected to my alignment and my body because of her constant attention and emphasis.
Her workout is challenging and stretching and creative!
She’s funny and super sweet too!
A very cute place and nice clients.
I wish I lived closer!

I just left my first class with Libby and I cannot wait to go back! I’ve been out of my Pilates routine for almost a year now, but Libby made me feel so comfortable and confident.
I had so much fun, even while my abs were burning! Libby is very professional, witty, and definitely has a gift when it comes to Pilates and Yoga.
A lot of the other workouts that I have tried have left me feeling overworked and miserable. After Libby’s class, I felt very at peace and well stretched.
The hour went by so fast that I was truly disappointed when we ran out of time. So if you like foot rubs, fun, humor, and getting into shape… CALL LIBBY NOW! :)