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
Five or Ten WundaFormer Pilates Classes at WundaBar Pilates Studio (Up to 62% Off)
Certified instructors lead small groups through intense, high-energy Pilates classes using innovative WundaFormer machines
Multiple Locations • 2.7 mi
1,000+ bought
62% discount_off
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Pilates Reformer, Barre Pilates, or Xtreme Pilates Classes at Body By Paolo (Up to 55% Off)
Instructors guide clients through Pilates workouts to help increase core balance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and flexibility
Body By Paolo • 3.6 mi
48% discount_off
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Five or Ten Pilates Reformer Classes at Sumbody Studio - Studio City (Up to 69% Off)
Trainers help clients tone muscles and burn fat with Pilates Reformer workouts
Studio City • 3.1 mi
68% discount_off
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5 Small-Group Pilates Sessions or 3 Private Sessions at Bodyline Pilates Studio (Up to 66% Off)
Students develop long, lean muscles, better posture, and abdominal strength in private or small-group Pilates sessions
Beverly Hills • 6.6 mi
65% discount_off
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Five or Ten Pilates Equipment Classes at Sports & Spine Rehabilitation Center (Up to 59% Off)
Equipment Pilates classes emphasize proper alignment and precision as students manipulate the reformer, cadillac, or barrel
Valley Village • 2.4 mi
59% discount_off
Five Group Pilates and Fitness Classes or Da Vinci BodyBoard Classes at Pilates Studio City (Up to 39% Off)
Strength-building Pilates sessions or heart-pumping group cardio classes cultivate fitness inside a cozy studio
Studio City • 3.6 mi
34% discount_off
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5 or 10 Class Pack at ReformFit Pilates (Up to 57% Off)
Studio offers fun, energetic and effective workouts run by professional fitness instructors
Tarzana • 5.3 mi
53% discount_off
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Three Pilates Reformer Classes at X-Treme Pilates (Up to 60% Off)
Instructors guide students in the use of X-Former machines that blend Pilates, barre work, and core strengthening during 50-minute workouts
La Cañada Flintridge • 13.6 mi
60% discount_off
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Pilates Classes at Benefit Body (Up to 63% Off)
Combination of Pilates classes with TRX and Ballet Barre provides a full-body workout and help build core muscle strength
Woodland Hills-Warner Center • 6.7 mi
56% discount_off
Five, Ten-Class, or One-Month Pack of Meditation, Pilates and Yoga Classes at Have Body Wellness (Up to 71% Off)
Clients can reduce their level of stress and step onto a path of vitality by attending classes in yoga, meditation, and pilates
Los Angeles • 7.8 mi
71% discount_off
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Five or Ten Pilates Reformer Classes at JK Zen Fitness (Up to 68% Off)
Equipment-based class helps students build lean muscles and strong cores at the studio of prominent Pilates expert Juliet Kaska
JK Zen Fitness • 6.4 mi
68% discount_off
One, Three, or Five Private Pilates Sessions at Erin Body Of Work (Up to 76% Off)
Experienced instructor offers private Pilates sessions to help customers stay in shape and increase level of their flexibility
Silicon Beach • 8.6 mi
67% discount_off
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3 or 6 Pilates Reformer Group Classes with Optional Body-Composition Test at Boulevard Pilates (Up to 63% Off)
Reformer machines add spring-loaded resistance to Pilates movements during basic, moderate and intermediate classes
Woodland Hills-Warner Center • 8.1 mi
56% discount_off
Two or Four Private Pilate Sessions at Old School Pilates (Up to 63% Off)
Highly experienced pilates teacher takes you through an individualized exercise plan, addressing specific needs
Woodland Hills-Warner Center • 6.7 mi
56% discount_off
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Three or Five Pilates, Indoor Cycling, or Fitness Classes at RockIt Body Pilates (Up to 68% Off)
Customized Pilates reformers blend cardio and strength-training exercises; indoor cycles sway with movement to build core strength
Multiple Locations • 18.2 mi
68% discount_off
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5, 10, or 15 Pilates Classes at Sumbody Studio (Up to 69% Off)
Pilates mat and equipment classes meet seven days a week, helping students build lean muscle tone and flexibility over time
Silicon Beach • 8.6 mi
68% discount_off
Three XP Reformer Pilates Precision 1 Group Classes at X-tend Pilates (Up to 60% Off)
Pilates help strengthen the body evenly, while improving general fitness ability and posture
Chatsworth • 10.5 mi
60% discount_off
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Reformer Classes at White House Pilates (Up to 71% Off)
Veteran Pilates instructors lead classes for both beginners and experienced students
Multiple Locations • 18.4 mi
71% discount_off
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5 Pilates Classes at Natural Pilates Silver Lake (Up to 58% Off)
As instructors, their main goal is to teach clients how to use their body in a mindful way.
Los Angeles • 10.8 mi
58% discount_off
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5 or 10 Pilates Reformer Classes with Two Jump-Board Classes at Pilates South Bay (Up to 77% Off)
Boasting a new location since the summer of 2015, Pilates South Bay offers strengthening pulleys, and jump boards for full-body cardio
Redondo Beach • 23.0 mi
76% discount_off
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Three or Five Pilates Reformer Classes at The Pilates Connection - Mar Vista (64% Off)
Pilates reformer classes with an experienced instructor that aim to help students strengthen their core and build lean muscle
The Pilates Connection - Mar Vista • 10.5 mi
64% discount_off
$50 Off Membership Fee at Re:Form, a Pilates Studio
For $1, receive $50 off Membership Fee
Brentwood • 5.9 mi
6 bought
Pilates Reformer Classes or Private Lessons at Pilates Studio West (Up to 59% Off)
A fully-equipped Pilates studio offers private and semi-private classes led by certified instructors
Brentwood • 7.0 mi
55% discount_off
Two Private Pilates Sessions or Three Semi-Private Pilates Sessions at LuPilates Studio (Up to 66% Off)
Pilates exercises take a core-centric approach to building strength and flexibility
Mar Vista • 8.9 mi
66% discount_off
Three or Five Group Classes, or One Private and Four Group Classes at Pilates on Demand (Up to 57% Off)
Pilates workout is performed on a machine known as the reformer, which helps build strength, improve posture, and increase flexibility
Granada Hills South • 8.8 mi
54% discount_off
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5, 10, or 20 One-Hour, Semi-Private Pilates Sessions at Melrose Pilates (Up to 53% Off)
No more than five students gather during each one-hour Pilates session, where seasoned instructors help them tone and stretch their muscles
Central LA • 6.8 mi
49% discount_off
$35 Off 5 Pilates Classes at Sierra Fitness
For $3, receive $35 off 5 Pilates Classes
Sierra Madre • 22.7 mi
One-Month Unlimited Membership for One or Two at Pilates South Bay (Up to 66% Off)
Reformer workouts are aimed at strength & flexibility jump board classes are cardio
Redondo Beach • 23.0 mi
66% discount_off
Four or Eight Group Pilates Classes at Club Pilates Tarzana (Up to 48% Off)
Participants develop flexibility and increase their aerobic capacity during a variety of Pilates classes
Tarzana • 5.5 mi
3 bought
46% discount_off
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Two Classes, or Two Weeks of Pilates or Cycling Classes at KP Pilates Plus Long Beach (Up to 72% Off)
Customers can choose between Pilates classes, aimed to quickly tone the body, or enjoy the aerobic cardio workout on stationary bikes
Pacific Court • 30.2 mi
72% 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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