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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BEST OF GROUPON
Mat Pilates or Group Reformer Classes at Pilates, Therapy & Wellness Center (Up to 63% Off)
Students build core strength during 50-minute Pilates classes; instructors recommend two to three sessions per week for the best results
Old Scarsdale • 6.5 mi
63% discount_off
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5 Barre or Mat Pilates Group Classes or 5 Reformer Classes at Precisely Pilates (Up to 76% Off)
Choose the class style that most appeals to you, sculpting stronger core muscles and improving flexibility
Newfield - Westover - Turn of River • 9.5 mi
76% 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 • 14.4 mi
47% discount_off
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$100 or $200 Gift Card at Pilates Therapy and Wellness Center
Specialists assist in exercise and teach new techniques to help strengthen the body and promote flexibility
Old Scarsdale • 6.5 mi
53% discount_off
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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 • 22.5 mi
57% discount_off
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$36 for One Month of Unlimited Barre, Pilates, and Yoga Classes at Caya ($60 Value)
Sweat, strengthen, and restore with Barre, Pilates, and Yoga workouts combining cardio, flexibility, and muscle-building
Wantagh • 23.8 mi
40% discount_off
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Three 55-Minute Private Pilates Sessions and 5 or 10 Pilates Classes at Body N Sync (Up to 84% Off)
Certified instructor tailors sessions to client’s ability level and fitness goals for a completely customized session
New Salem • 11.3 mi
83% discount_off
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5 or 10 Hot HIIT Pilates Classes at Hot Phiitness (Up to 61% Off)
Fitness enthusiasts can strengthen their muscles, burn calories, and increase endurance during Hot HIIT Pilates classes
Bronxville • 8.3 mi
57% discount_off
Private Sessions or Tower or SpringTone Classes at Evolution Pilates (Up to 74% Off)
Instructor guides clients & ensures proper form in private sessions; Tower & SpringTone classes use resistance training & toning equipment
Evolution Pilates • 10.3 mi
70% discount_off
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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 Manhattan • 21.4 mi
55% discount_off
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Five Drop-In or One Month of Unlimited Yoga,Pilates,Kickboxing Classes at Valor Mixed Martial Arts(Up to 75%Off)
Kickboxing is a full body workout designed to teach self-defense skills, improve coordination, and tone muscles
Upper West Side • 21.0 mi
51% 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 • 23.2 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
SoHo • 24.5 mi
59% discount_off
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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 • 22.8 mi
59% discount_off
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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 Manhattan • 21.4 mi
60% discount_off
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Three or Five Class Passes at IM=X Pilates and Fitness (Up to 63% Off)
Professional fitness center offers a variety of training sessions and classes including pilates as well as integrated movement lessons
Deer Park • 23.9 mi
56% discount_off
One or Two Reformer Pilates Classes at Sole Pilates and Yoga (Up to 64% Off)
Group pilates classes led by experienced instructors help participants increase their flexibility and endurance
West Hills • 16.6 mi
64% discount_off
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Ten Yoga and Pilates Classes or One Month Unlimited at Ash Hot Yoga Babylon (Up to 60% Off)
Customers can increase their flexibility and core strength under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor
West Babylon • 25.0 mi
60% discount_off
Five or Ten Spin, Barre, Yoga, TRX, or Mat Pilates Classes at Blast Spa (Up to 74% Off)
Fitness studio’s visitors can take advantage of classes such as Barre, yoga, or Pilates, led by professional instructors
University Gardens • 14.0 mi
69% 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 • 20.9 mi
74% discount_off
5 or 10 Pilates Reformer Classes at The Pilates Centre (Up to 78% Off)
Pilates Reformer classes help improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance
Central Norwalk • 16.8 mi
78% discount_off
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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 • 23.3 mi
34% discount_off
5, 10, or 15 Mat Pilates Classes, or One Month of Pilates Classes at Pilates and More (Up to 80% Off)
Classes help to strengthen your core muscles to be able to fight gravity back; Pilates is for EveryBody
Greenburgh • 10.2 mi
76% discount_off
5 Classes for Hot Yoga or Inferno Hot Pilates at YO BK Hot Yoga (Up to 66% 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 • 23.9 mi
66% discount_off
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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 • 16.0 mi
32% 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
Midtown Manhattan • 23.1 mi
42% discount_off
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5, 10, or 20 Yoga, Hot Yoga, Pilates, and Hot Pilates Classes at Zen & Yoga (Up to 75% Off)
A heated studio fosters detoxifying sweats as yogis breathe deeply and lengthen their spines; Pilates classes tone and strengthen cores
Northwestern Queens • 19.9 mi
65% discount_off
Two Weeks or One Month of Unlimited Fitness Classes at Balanced Body Pilates and Fitness (Up to 69% Off)
While achieving peace of mind, students shape their bodies, tone and stretch the muscles to achieve a lean, healthy physique
Hicksville • 18.1 mi
69% discount_off
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$30 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 • 22.8 mi
92% discount_off
Five SpringTone Pilates Classes for One or Two at BodynSync (Up to 70% Off)
45-minute SpringTone pilates classes comprise spring resistance, core, bodyweight, and circuit training; results-oriented workouts
New Salem • 11.3 mi
70% 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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