With a not-so-gentle nudge from my physical therapist, running has been placed on hold for a bit while an injury I am dealing with gets time to heal. My fitness routine has since turned to low-impact cardio, and during my search for a studio that could replace the hole that Barry’s Bootcamp left, I’ve fallen for Pilates Pro Works.
While the studio offers a variety of classes that include TRX and barre, for me, it’s all about the signature class: Pilates Pro Method. The small group class takes place around the studio’s specially designed FitFormer — think of it like the classic Pilates Reformer but tricked out to make for a much more challenging workout. Besides the work on the machine, the class also incorporates the use of small hand weights and minibursts of cardio on the mat. By the end of the 55-minute class, I am always sweating and completely energized by the upbeat soundtrack the teachers always put together. There are studios located in major cities like San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, with more on the way — definitely make your way to one if you have the chance!
— MF
