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Based in Jacksonville, Florida, A Pilates Studio has been working with clients to strengthen their bodies for more than a decade. The studio uses a technique that has been tested and improved over 60 years to improve clients health and bodies. Its sessions improve clients postural alignment, spine flexibility, and balance. In addition to a multitude of health benefits, Pilates improves a person's sense of well-being and decreases their stress.
Arch Pilates is a studio in Jacksonville that was founded in 2012. The studio’s founder is a Pilates instructor and an orthopedic physical therapist. Arch Pilates’s classes include beginner mat Pilates, mixed-level mat Pilates, Pilates Barre, babywearing Pilates, and pre- and post-natal Pilates. Services also include private, semi-private, and group Pilates apparatus sessions, physical therapy, and Kinesiology Taping. The studio manages Pilates exercises and biomechanics for all fitness levels and age groups, with the aim to enhance each client’s physical movement and appearance. Clients have described instructors as “helping others patiently, listening as well as always interacting enthusiastically about life and things going on in the patient’s life.” Clients have also stated that Arch Pilates is a "place to restore and reinvigorate.”
Everbalance is a wellness studio in Jacksonville with classes covering all styles of Pilates, Barre, and Yoga, from beginner to advanced levels. The company’s founder is a certified Barre, Reformer Pilates and Pilates Mat instructor, and a Yoga teacher. The studio has two workout rooms, one dedicated to Pilates machine classes and one for group floor classes, two restrooms, and three changing rooms. Everbalance manages both group and private Pilates machine-based classes. The studio also has a mobile application through which clients can plan and schedule classes and receive monthly promotions, as well as view the studio’s location and contact information. Some customers have been practicing at Everbalance for a few years and have said that the classes are “engaging and motivating” and that “there is no judgment in class but always help and guidance available when needed.” Clients also love the atmosphere in the studio describing it as “warm and inviting.”
Julie B Pilates is a pilates studio in Jacksonville that was founded by a professional instructor with over 30 years of experience in the fitness field. Classes include classic Pilates with traditional Pilates movements to suit all levels and Pilates for buff bones with bone-strengthening techniques to improve balance and alignment. The studio also manages private and duet Pilates sessions, which are designed for each client's specific needs and which utilize Pilates machines and additional equipment to strengthen and stretch the body.
LifeBalance is a studio in Orange Park and the studio’s founder is a certified Pilates and MOTR-trained instructor and a certified health coach. The studio’s motto is "balance is essential to a healthy lifestyle." Life Balance manages Barre and Mat Pilates, in addition to private, duet, rehab, or sport specific sessions. The studio specializes in MOTR® classes, which are for clients at any level, from senior citizens to professional athletes. Customers can also take advantage of wellness coaching, with custom and virtual wellness consultations. The classes are designed to suit each individual’s needs, level, and ultimate goals, with a professional instructor working closely with each client. The studio has a mobile application to sign up for classes on-the-go, check the schedule, view membership information, or to cancel a reservation. Testimonials mention clients feeling “much more confident and happy” due to positive changes in their body as a result of their workouts at LifeBalance.
Pila-Te-Dah is a Pilates studio in Ponte Vedra Beach that also offers also Yoga and Barre classes. The studio’s founder is a certified Pilates and Yoga instructor with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. The classes include Pilates sessions on new Allegro 2 Reformers and Towers in small groups and private sessions.
Pilates Haus is a studio in St. Johns that was founded in 2014 with a vision “to help clients transform their health, fitness, and well-being.” The studio’s founder is a Pilates Reformer and Yoga instructor, and Pilates Haus specializes in Reformer, Tower and Mat Pilates, as well as Barre classes. The studio's certified Pilates instructors have experience with all types of clientele including athletes, people struggling with physical ailments, and those dealing with specific and general areas of tightness in the body. The studio sells special holiday gift cards and various membership packages.
Pilates on 3rd is a pilates studio that was founded in 2012 by a former competitive downhill skier and a certified personal trainer. The studio’s mission is “to inspire a life-long love for Pilates” challenging and helping clients build both mind and body strength. The classes at Pilates on 3rd include Pilates Reformer, Pilates fusion, and yoga and stretch classes. The studio has various monthly membership packages and gift certificates. A client said that “Pilates on Third is a great studio with a variety of classes and fitness options for everyone.” Clients' testimonials also mention enjoying “the intimate setting,” with three students at most, in a Reformer Pilates class.
Synergy Studio opened in 2000 in Jacksonville as a Pilates gym dedicated to combining "Joseph Pilates’ work with the science of western medicine and the wisdom of eastern medicine” to treat the client as a whole rather than just the client's symptoms. The studio’s founder is a certified Pilates and Kinesio Taping practitioner, and classes include group, semi-private, and private Pilates sessions. The studio also manages one-on-one physical therapy, as well as massage therapy, with a special focus on painful areas in body where the flow of energy is inhibited. Certified Pilates practitioners have experience in delivering safe, precise instruction, and they give advice on how to keep the body working efficiently. The experienced physical therapists at Synergy Studio work on incorporating both Pilates apparatuses and exercises into traditional rehabilitation. The studio has a special discount for new clients and an introductory class held monthly.
Transformation Pilates is a studio in Ponte Vedra Beach that has a brand new equipment by Peak Pilates for the optimum full body workout. The company’s founder is a certified Pilates instructor and a registered nurse in the State of Florida. Transformation Pilates’ classes include one-on-one sessions, Partner Pilates, Group Pilates, and The Booty Barre classes. A team of professional and certified instructors leads total body workouts that clients have described as “the best exercise there is.” Testimonials also mention the atmosphere as being “one of strength and community.”
Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that focuses on improving muscle strength and flexibility. This type of exercise uses the body's natural weight or may incorporate medicine balls, ropes, machines, and weights. Pilates focuses on improving the balance, posture, and strength of the body.
Pilates helps individuals strengthen and lengthen their major muscles. Focusing on the major muscles has the added benefit of improving posture, balance, and flexibility. While the ultimate goal is strengthening the core, Pilates is considered a full-body exercise. Many Pilates movements look simple, but the challenge comes from the precision and control of the action.
Yoga and Pilates are often compared as they're both low-impact, focus on the core, and strengthen the muscles. However, the two differ in two key aspects. Yoga typically incorporates breathing and meditation into each movement. Pilates, on the other hand, focuses on just the movement itself.
Pilates is good for the body in various ways:
Yes, Pilates is a strength-training form of exercise. In Pilates classes, you either work with your body weight or work with additional weight on the machine. Additionally, many Pilates exercises have progression steps. As you get stronger, you can push yourself by moving into the more challenging version of the movement.
Pilates is excellent for maintaining a healthy weight and toning your body. However, when it comes to weight loss, Pilates won't be as effective as cardio classes or weight training. Pilates classes completed on a mat tend to burn fewer calories, so if weight loss is your goal, consider combining Pilates with cardio.
