The Dailey Method - D.C., Washington

Jill Dailey has always been intrigued by the human body and how it moves, so much so that she earned a degree in kinesiology in 1991 and, upon graduation, decided to open her own Pilates studio. But it wasn't until years later that this curiosity would manifest itself in a single question: "How can one aggressively transform the shape of their body while still maintaining proper alignment of the spine?" Eventually, Jill began to examine her diverse fitness background, pulling low-impact movements from ballet, Pilates, and even orthopedic exercise routines to create her own fitness regimen, The Dailey Method.

Now, more than a decade later, Dailey's routine has ballooned into studios across more than 10 states, 4 countries, and it's gained praise from Self, Allure, FitPregnancy, and InStyle magazines. Wherever it's taught, instructors remain true to Jill's mission of offering a diverse series of exercises that focus on toning the body while lengthening the spine and building core strength.