Pilates & Barre

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Hummingbird Pilates; Los Angeles, CA

04.01.2014

- By Caila Ball

Founded in 2013, Hummingbird Pilates instructs students using core principles of classical Pilates training. Through regular practice, students can fine tune form, transform their bodies and create long, lean muscles.

Both group mat classes and private sessions on the mat, reformer or Cadillac are offered, along with a selection of yoga classes to complement a Pilates regimen. In keeping with the classical [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Pilates Back Bay; Boston, MA

03.26.2014

- By Ruby Bagedonow

Pilates Back Bay is a boutique studio that offers personalized programs taught by their staff of experienced instructors, based on individual needs. The studio offers private and small group sessions to help you achieve your fitness goal, whether it be getting in shape or injury rehabilitation. No two lessons are exactly the same and exercises can be modified and adapted to challenge different bodies [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Pilates Platinum; Los Angeles, CA

01.29.2014

- By Caila Ball

Locations: Four studios in Southern California - Brentwood, Venice Beach, Hollywood and Santa Monica

Classes Offered: Platinum Pilates, Platinum Cycle, Platinum 30/30, Platinum Cycle with Weights, and Platinum Barre

Why You Should Check It Out: If traditional reformer Pilates isn’t enough of a cardio challenge for you, Pilates Platinum might be just the studio you’re looking for. The [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Mind & Motion; Los Angeles, CA

01.13.2014

- By Caila Ball

Location: Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles

Classes Offered: Reformer Pilates at three levels: Introductory Class, Level 1 and Level 2; Specialty and private classes - including Pilates for Dancers, Exercise & Relaxation for Actors, and Prenatal Pilates classes are available upon request.

Why You Should Check It Out: Describing itself as “a holistic Pilates studio with attention to the [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Pure Barre

12.20.2013

- By Caila Ball

Location: more than 180 studios nationwide

Classes Offered: 55-Minute Pure Barre Workout

Why You Should Check It Out: For ballerinas and chicken dancers alike, Pure Barre is an effective way to achieve a full-body toning, stretching and calorie burning workout in under an hour. In addition to toning and elongating muscles through ballet-inspired movements, the high intensity, low impact [...]