Pilates for the People

Pilates Strong Studio

A boutique studio nestled unobtrusively in a second-floor office space on Miracle Mile, Pilates Strong Studio is our go-to for a relaxing, restorative workout. Here, participants use a classic reformer machine in small, intimate classes of no more than seven people. Geared toward all ages and fitness levels, we love these classes for a pre-work session where we can work up a mild sweat and enter the office with a little extra energy. (The Stretch and Restore Sunday classes are also a great way to work off a hangover!) The 45-minute sessions are guided by trained teachers, all of whom are extremely hands-on and helpful, especially for Pilates newbies.

Morning sessions during the week start at 7 am and run until around lunchtime, with a couple of evening classes after 5 pm. During the weekend, there are a handful of morning classes as well, including an intermediate/advanced class for those with more experience. We highly recommend the studio for those just starting their Pilates journeys or for those who need personalized training to work around injuries or general mobility issues.

320 MIRACLE MILE #204
305.401.2665
PILATESSTRONGSTUDIO.COM

During World War I, a German physical trainer named Joseph Pilates was imprisoned in the Knockaloe internment camp on the Isle of Man. He spent four years there working with his fellow internees to develop a new system of exercise he called “Contrology.” Using his “Apparatus” (now known as a “reformer”), Pilates created his methodology using repetitive exercises for flexibility, strength, and the mind-body connection. Today, over 100 years later, more than 12 million people practice Pilates worldwide. In Coral Gables, two of our favorite studios have very different approaches. Here’s how they work.

JETSET Pilates Merrick Park

On the other end of the spectrum, JETSET’s version of Pilates is probably the most intense workout we’ve ever had. Here, you’re going to sweat, you’re going to shake, and if you can complete an entire session without taking a break… well, we won’t believe you. The 50-minute sessions here are high-intensity, full-body workouts using customized reformers with nary a break to breathe. With your muscles under constant tension, however, you’ll be looking and feeling like a model within a few weeks. 

We love these classes for the rush of endorphins we get afterward, a feeling of fitness we can’t ignore as our muscles ache deliciously the next day. We’d recommend JETSET for those looking to push themselves to the maximum, who enjoy a challenge and aren’t afraid of a little soreness. Beginners are welcome here as well, and you won’t have to worry about embarrassing yourself – everyone else is too focused on completing the next formidable rep to even look over (and no one will hear you panting over the curated playlists either). After the first session, we promise, it does get easier!

4102A PONCE DE LEON
305.882.9727
JETSETPILATES.COM