Beyond Pilates Integrated Fitness Center

11/11/09

Pilates integrated with Muscle Activation Technique

by Dee Ito at Citysearch

Great studio. Sparkling clean. Lots of light. Best equipment with personalized, expert instruction. But what is "beyond"

Pilates is the Muscle Activation Technique (MAT)--a little known method of strengthening weak muscles and maintaining body fitness. MAT deals effectively with normal sports injuries (pulled muscles, tendons etc). I've also known people to recoup strength after knee and hip surgeries. Ed Morand is the master Pilates & MAT trainer whose philosophy of integrated fitness defines this studio

• Pros: Best Pilates Training with added benefit of MAT

04/22/09

Beyond Pilates is Great!

by nk10018 at Citysearch

I have been training with Charisse for over a year, and can say without hesitation that her workout program has been amazing. She tailors the regimen to my ability and body type and it is challenging as well as fun. I am not a true gym person, or a workout fan. I don't have any background in pilates, but Charisse has made me a convert to the pilates method, and she has inspired me to work extremely hard to increase my strength level and flexibility. While she is clearly an expert in anatomy and muscle structure, I never feel like she's talking over my head. She breaks down each exercise into the essential building blocks, and even if I don't get through the entire series, I always feel a sense of accomplishment, because I've at least gotten through part of it. I know that my clothes fit differently, and my abdominal strength has improved significantly. I look forward to my training session as a time to focus not only on improving my health, but also my frame of mind. Charisse always makes me smile, which is never a bad thing in New York City.

• Pros: Great Space, Great Staff, Great Workout
• Cons: none

04/05/09

amazing classes!

by jz2009 at Citysearch

i have been a loyal client for over 6 years...this is the only workout i do, and it keeps me in great shape. the classes are amazing...hands down the BEST workout in NYC!

• Pros: you'll love the results!