- By Geraldine Campbell
This Pilates studio may not look like Cheers and, if you’re new, chances are, everybody doesn’t know your name—at least not yet. “It’s a great place to feel welcome,” says studio owner Vicki Cross, who bought the place 5 years ago from its previous owners and earned a nod from Philadelphia Magazine for best fitness studio in 2012.
“Everybody is really [...]
- By Caroline Callahan Janson
Serene, inspiring, and welcoming are hardly words any New Yorker uses to describe 14th Street. But FLEX Studios deserves all three words and then some. The bright, happy space features classes that are rigorous but not aggressive in tone. The teachers are knowledgeable and the 4,500 square foot space is crystal clean, with a wide open seating area and well-kept bathrooms, lockers and [...]
- By Caila Ball
Once exclusively a spa offering massage treatments, Touch Massage has expanded into a wellness boutique that includes group and private Pilates classes as part of its new offerings. The soothing spa presence carries over into the Pilates practice, and provides a luxurious welcome to class. Looking for a reward for reaching a fitness goal? Treat yourself to one of the reasonably-priced massages or [...]
- By Caroline Callahan Janson
Chances are you might have heard of Justin Gelband, the trainer known as the “Model Whisperer” who is credited with shaping the physiques of Angela Lindvall, Kate Upton, Miranda Kerr and other models for the famed Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and Victoria’s Secret Runways. In case you haven’t, you’ll be happy to learn that Gelband recently paired up with former stylist [...]
- By Geraldine Campbell
Co-founders Annie and Victoria Maxwell came to Pilates through other active pursuits: Annie is a lifelong runner; Victoria is a former kickboxer. In other words, this studio, which just celebrated its 3rd anniversary, is the kind of space where newbies are welcome. Stick with it and you will get better—not to mention killer abs, rock hard buns, and a powerhouse lower back.
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