Best Pilates Studios in Culver City

LuPilates is the professional home of Brazilian-born instructor Lucia, who possesses many professional fitness certifications that assist her in helping West Los Angelenos improve their flexibility, strength, and endurance. Lucia provides tailored programs depending on the subject’s fitness level, health, and age. In Brazil, she developed a weight loss program that combined both land-based and water training exercises. After arriving in the United States, Lucia acknowledges falling in love with Pilates and quickly attained certifications from Equinox and BASI Pilates. She holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education from a university in Sao Paulo as well as certifications in multiple disciplines.

Mind 2 Body is a fitness studio located in Studio City that operates under the Classical Pilates methodology and the Gyrotonic expansion system. The staff provides private sessions as well as duets and small groups for interested clients, and they also teach online classes, corporate engagements, and apprentice sessions to help those in training for certification log required hours. Mind 2 Body offers three teacher training pathways, specifically Pilates, Gyrotonic, and Gyrokinesis. Owner/founder Lani Pelino has many years of experience teaching the three provided systems, and she has completed her 200-hour certification training through the Yoga Alliance. Her staff adds years of experience in dance, ballet, and the studio's core competencies.

Pilates With Ashlee is a fitness studio that critics have called one of the “best-kept secrets” in Los Angeles. Owner Ashlee comes from an athletic background, and she possesses an extensive list of credentials that include Peak Pilates certification; multiple ambassadorships with Running Barre, Fre Skincare, and Barre Girl Socks; and a Class Pass win for 2016 in the Los Angeles’ best pilates instructors competition. She has received features from top-tier media organizations including LA Weekly, Focus Magazine, US Weekly, and BurnThis. Her studio provides personal training sessions as well as a unique “buddy system” for students seeking qualified workout partners. Ashlee matches students to one another based on skill levels and other factors.

Sweat Pilates is a boutique Pilates studio located in Culver City that provides a different take on the classical form. While many studios welcome pregnant women or students hoping for a more therapeutic way, Sweat warns clients that while classes are “low to no impact,” they also are more intense than the typical level. A doctor’s note may be required, particularly for women past 16 weeks of pregnancy. Sweat provides a variety of courses including the standard Sweat, which boasts a mix of Pilates and strength/cardio training; SP Bounce, which mixes cardio intervals and bungee mini-trampolines; and CoreStretch, for conditioning, flexibility, and strength training.