Surely you've seen a class at a gym, but what is Pilates, exactly? We explain its benefits, share costs and reviews, and give tips for what to wear.
What Is Pilates, Exactly?
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5 or 10 Reformer Pilates Classes at BK Pilates (Up to 64% Off)
Get in shape with core-focused workouts, such as Pilates using resistance machines
Sheepshead Bay • 23.3 mi
64% discount_off
5 or 10 Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates Classes at Yoga & Fitness Herald Square (Up to 57% Off)
Hot yoga and hot pilates classes induce sweating, detoxifying, and improving fitness and flexibility in a welcoming environment
Midtown Manhattan • 17.4 mi
57% discount_off
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5 or 10 Classes or One Month of Yoga, Barre, Pilates, or Fitness Classes at Juniper Yoga Fitness (Up to 79% Off)
Participants can improve their physical condition and stamina during fitness and yoga classes taught by professional instructors
Montclair • 6.5 mi
69% discount_off
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$55 for Three 30-Minute Private Pilates Reformer Sessions at The Pilates Barre of New Jersey ($165 Value)
Instructors use reformers to help create lean looks, boost core strength, and increase confidence
Denville • 10.8 mi
67% discount_off
3, 5, or 10 Pilates Mat Classes at Power Pilates (Up to 55% Off)
Pilates classes focus on mind and body exercise; participants gain muscle tone, slim down, reduce aches, and improve circulation
Midtown East • 18.3 mi
55% discount_off
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$61.50 for One Free Introductory Class and Three Pilates Reformer Classes at Pilates Reforming NY ($117 Value)
Four studios with Pilates Reformer classes for all skill levels, including intro sessions that cover basic exercises and equipment use
Multiple Locations • 17.2 mi
47% discount_off
Three, Five, or Ten Group Pilates Classes or One Private Session at Sal Anthony's Movement Salon (Up to 55% Off)
Fitness center offers a variety of Pilates classes, in both group and private modes, allowing for a stronger and more coordinated body
Midtown Manhattan • 17.7 mi
38% discount_off
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Five or Ten Wundaformer Pilates Classes at WundaBar Pilates (Up to 64% Off)
Certified instructors lead small groups through intense, high-energy Pilates classes using innovative WundaFormer machines
Downtown Manhattan • 17.0 mi
59% discount_off
Five Drop-In or One Month of Unlimited Yoga,Pilates,Kickboxing Classes at Valor Mixed Martial Arts(Up to 68%Off)
Kickboxing is a full body workout designed to teach self-defense skills, improve coordination, and tone muscles
Upper West Side • 17.5 mi
51% discount_off
Barre, Hot Yoga, and Hot Pilates Classes at Balance Yoga Barre (Up to 80% Off)
Barre classes combine exercises inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates to improve endurance and flexibility, and achieve mind-body balance
Midtown Manhattan • 17.2 mi
59% discount_off
Three or Five Semi-Private Pilates Classes at Power Pilates (Up to 60% Off)
Pilates classes focus on mind and body exercise; participants gain muscle tone, slim down, reduce aches, and improve circulation
Midtown East • 18.3 mi
60% discount_off
3, 5, or 10 Group Pilates Machine Classes at Pilates on the Square (Up to 51% Off)
Increase strength, flexibility, and range of motion in Pilates machine classes
Pilates on the Square • 17.5 mi
34% discount_off
3, 5, or 10 Pilates Reformer/Tower Classes at Gramercy Pilates NYC (Up to 48% Off)
Experienced instructors introduce beginners to Pilates exercises performed on special equipment, such as the Reformer and Tower
Flatiron District • 17.5 mi
42% discount_off
Rowing Classes at Pilates Fusion (Up to 47% Off)
A Triple Threat! High Intensity-Low Impact-Total Body Ultimate Workout!
Hawthorne • 14.3 mi
44% discount_off
5 or 10 Group Pilates Reformer Classes or Private Party at IM=X Pilates and Fitness – Englewood (Up to 40% Off)
Trainers assist class goers in properly using Pilates equipment to strengthen core and build and tone muscles
Englewood • 19.3 mi
32% discount_off
Inferno Hot Pilates
New York • 19.6 mi
$17
5 or 10 Pilates or Barre Classes at Health & Well Being Physical Therapy (Up to 74% Off)
Instructors lead Pilates classes that work core and abdominal muscles and barre classes that fuse Pilates with dance and ballet
Bay Ridge • 19.1 mi
70% discount_off
One or Three Private Clinical Prenatal Reformer Pilates Sessions at IM=X Prenatal Pilates (Up to 49% Off)
An experienced chiropractor provides a prenatal exercise program, helping women prepare for childbirth
Montclair • 7.9 mi
48% discount_off
Five Pilates Mat Classes at Return To Life Center (50% Off)
From the merchant: All classes provide a total body workout that effectively challenge clients of all fitness levels.
Midtown East • 17.7 mi
50% discount_off
5 Classes for Hot Yoga or Inferno Hot Pilates at YO BK Hot Yoga (Up to 54% Off)
Instructors lead hot-yoga and hot-pilates classes while guiding students through 60 or 90 minutes of poses and breathing in a heated room
Bridgeview Towers • 19.1 mi
54% discount_off
$8 for $15 Worth of Services — Pilates Sundays
Pilates Sundays is an ongoing, contemporary style mat class in downtown Jersey City
Harsimus • 15.1 mi
7 bought
47% discount_off
$59.99 for Three Pilates Classes at PilatesWorks ($99 Value)
of space, filled with 7 towers / reformers, chairs and other Pilates equipment.
Hunters Point • 19.4 mi
39% discount_off
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One or Three Months of Unlimited Yoga or Pilates Classes at PERfect FORMation (Up to 56% Off)
Expert instructors lead students of all levels through yoga and pilates classes designed to increase flexibility and core strength
Hillsborough • 26.4 mi
56% discount_off
One-Hour Private Pilates Reformer Class with 5 or 10 Group Classes at OnCore Pilates Studio (Up to 49% Off)
Pilates reformer classes fuse spring-resistance apparatus, traditional Pilates workouts to help improve flexibility and strength
Multiple Locations • 15.0 mi
48% discount_off
Three or Five Pilates Classes at Pilates Habitat (Up to 41% Off)
Instructors offer Pilates classes that help improve flexibility, increase muscle strength, and relax shoulders, neck, and upper back
Midtown Manhattan • 17.7 mi
34% discount_off
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$36.50 for 1 Month of Unlimited Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, & Fitness & Wellness Classes at BellaVita ($400 Value)
Expert instructors kick-start your path to fitness with classes that include yoga, Pilates, and Zumba
Multiple Locations • 17.1 mi
91% discount_off
Five or Seven Pilates or Gyrotonic Tower Classes at Body Evolutions West 72ND (Up to 75% Off)
Trainees participate in group classes designed to build endurance, improve posture, and increase strength
Lincoln Square • 17.6 mi
74% discount_off
$44 for a Private Yoga Lesson — Home Yoga and Pilates ($80 Value)
From the merchant: Personal trainer specializing in Yoga and Pilates.
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45% discount_off
Five or Ten Pilates Mat Classes at Gramercy Pilates Fitness (Up to 51% Off)
Certified teachers offer Pilates reformer and tower classes for all levels
Flatiron District • 17.5 mi
40% discount_off
One or Three Personal Training Sessions at Dakota Personal Training and Pilates (Up to 40% Off)
Experienced personal trainer develops a comprehensive workout plan tailored to individual needs for better fitness results
Lincoln Square • 17.6 mi
37% discount_off
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Five Reasons Not to Fear the Pilates Reformer
It might look like it’s going to hurt you, but as Kyle Seguin of One Hundred Fitness explained, it just wants to build your core strength.
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There’s practically an entire industry devoted to returning new moms to their “pre-baby shape,” but there’s a good reason why it’s so hard to bounce back from a baby belly. It’s called relaxin, a hormone produced at high levels at the end of pregnancy with a name that’s true to its function. “It relaxes your muscles [and the] connective tissue,” says prenatal and postnatal Pilates instructor Joan Van Geison, who previously walked me through prenatal exercises. Relaxin eases the birth process, but it can make new moms feel “mushy,” like they can’t build muscle tone no matter how hard they try—and the hormone can stick around for months after giving birth. “Oh! Nobody says that! Nobody ever told me that,” is the common refrain Joan hears after delivering this news.
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