Owner: Jessica Gowen

Classes offered: Private, semi private and group classical Pilates, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS classes; private and group kettlebell training; as well as massage and nutrition consulting.

What makes CORE unique and why you should try it: With two Atlanta locations - CORE Buckhead, on East Paces Ferry Road at Grandview and CORE Westside, on Howell Mill Road at the new White Provision building at Westside Urban Market - CORE is a client-focused studio of highly experienced instructors who can tailor a workout to meet the needs of almost any client.  They teach healthy movement across disciplines in a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

Advice for first-timers: Be sure to try several different modalities and instructors to find the right fit for your needs. CORE wants to help you make the right match in terms of personality, class type and level so you have a successful and fun experience.

Favorite things to do in Atlanta: Owner Jessica Gowen has two small children, so most of her time away from the studios is oriented around them. As a family, they love spending time in the wonderful town parks (especially Grant Park, with its awesome farmer's market on Sunday mornings). When she and her husband get a night out, they love exploring the city's dining scene, especially in the neighborhood around CORE Westside.

Did you know? Jessica's background is in public policy, making a major career shift to leave that world to teach Pilates.  In addition, CORE offers about 150 years of combined teaching experience among its team members and is the only fully equipped Pilates and Gyrotonic studio in the city and possibly the state!