Pilates by Kathy Moses, Santa Monica

An airy, hardwood-floored studio sets a serene scene for Pilates classes with Kathy Moses. The instructor boasts 11 years of Pilates experience, which she calls upon while leading both group and private lessons. Her specialty is reformer classes, which, like dead-lifting a typewriter, use a machine to assist with fitness. Kathy helps foster an upbeat environment at the studio, leading students through core-strengthening exercises while maintaining a positive attitude.