WEEKEND REVIEW

As I entered the PowerPilates Studio (midtown location) I was immediately greeted with a warm smile from my friend Marie Martino & Juan Estrada. 

 

But first lets go back…. Many moons ago I tried Pilates at my local gym due to all the rave in the dance community. My first experience with pilates was nothing to rave about.... within minutes I might have fallen asleep on the mat. No, I'm not joking. I wasn’t challenged, the moves were nothing compared to my extensive ballet training. I left mid class promising myself I would never return. EVER!

 

Well, all that changed! This past Saturday I had the absolute pleasure of taking an awesome pilates class with Juan Estrada of PowerPilates.

 

Juan and class

 

My friend and fellow fit lifestyle coach, Marie Martino, invited me to join her at her Pilates studio and take Juan's class. I jumped when she asked due to the fact that she is in obvious tip top shape and hearing of her life changing fitness story - how could I resist!

 

*Love at first pump (of the arms). I was surrounded by several (extremely fit women) and I instantly had a feeling this class was nothing to snore about.

 

Within the first few minutes my first layer of clothes came off and my breath got shorter. My core was immediately engaged and burning…. & I wanted more.

Each move Juan calmly instructed us to perform was followed up by him closely monitoring our form and technique  - it truly felt like a personal training session. Juan gave clear directions throughout each movement, talking and encouraging us throughout the entire class.  His knowledge and style of teaching inspired me through each stretch and teaser.

  

Nearing the end of the class, as I was holding onto my plank and my body was shaking, I didn't want to release out of the movement. I did not want the class to end..... Juan's class left me wanting more. I left  feeling stronger, longer and both mentally and physically ready for the day.

 

 

A HUGE thank you to Juan for his inspiring class and a personal thank you from my abs - I woke up with a sore core :) 

 

Juan & Marie at PowerPilates (Midtown) was exactly what I needed to change my way of thinking about Pilates. I will be seeing more of this place and I hope you come along for the ride.

 

Class Schedule to follow shortly......