Chill Out LA Offer: Receive 3 private Pilates sessions, 1 group mat class, 1 tower class and 1 Migun Jade Thermal Massage Bed session for only $150. (Limited time - please inquire to see if offers are still available.)
Your Body Hearts New York: Core Pilates NYC
While Core Pilates NYC founder Michelle Fama traveled the globe as a journalist and travel writer, she discovered Pilates, finding the method to be a portable way to stay in shape. After years on the road, Michelle eventually channeled her ambitious nature in another direction: starting her own Pilates studio in the competitive New York fitness market. Core Pilates NYC has since grown into a thriving business, and Michelle and her partner Kim Villanueva now bring their Big Apple brand of Pilates to centrally located La Brea and Wilshire.
The studio, a bright and airy loft, is located on the second floor of the Samsung building. Michelle greeted us and showed us to our dressing room and locker. We felt we were in capable hands as she led us through a beginner's lesson using the Reformer, the Cadillac, the Chair and the Tower. She watched us carefully, making sure we were getting the most out of each exercise, and gently aligning us along the way. Michelle's easy yet informed nature made the workout both pleasant and challenging. After our session, we felt satisfyingly exhausted and on our way to longer, leaner muscles, a stronger core, and an aligned spine.
Core Pilates NYC offers private, semi-private and duet sessions as well as a variety of mat classes. They also offer a killer intro special - see below for details. Parking can be tricky in the area, and the best bet is a metered lot behind Blockbuster. There is also residential parking on Sycamore, and a valet for the Samsung building.
