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Top 10 pilates classes in Downers Grove, IL

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Tricia’s Personal Training

Tricia’s Personal Training

1 hire on Lessons.com
12+ years in business
Serves Downers Grove, IL & Online
What I do for my clients, I give them back their confidence and self worth. I share my passion of working out and getting healthy with them. The workouts I create for them are not boring, I make them fun.
Boundless Balance

Boundless Balance

5.0(1)
12+ years in business
Serves Downers Grove, IL & Online
Debbie H. says, "You cannot find a better trainer than Maria. She is knowledgeable, conscientious and passionate about what she does. She truly cares about the health and well-being of all her clients. I do both Pilates and MELT with her and I am convinced that this has kept me injury free." Read more
HOTWORX - Wheaton, IL (Town Square)

HOTWORX - Wheaton, IL (Town Square)

Serves Downers Grove, IL
HOTWORX - Wheaton, IL (Town Square), located in Wheaton, Illinois, is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio providing members with various virtually instructed infrared sauna and hot yoga workouts. This women-owned business offers unlimited access to a variety of sessions, including Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Core, and more. Members can achieve their fitness goals through their unique 3D Training, a potent mix of heat, infrared energy, and exercise. Experience the HOTWORX difference today!
Shyft

Shyft

17+ years in business
Serves Downers Grove, IL
Founded in 2008, Shyft operates in Naperville, IL and the surrounding areas. As a boutique wellness studio, Shyft offers yoga, cycling, and Pilates classes, aiming to balance stretching, strengthening, and energetic release to improve quality of life. The studio offers both group and personalized workouts, focusing on core, flexibility, functional fitness, and mobility. Owners Karen Blecke and Maura Clifford, both certified and experienced instructors, are dedicated to helping individuals feel strong, healthy, and joyful.
Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, LTD

Be Fit Physical Therapy & Pilates, LTD

17+ years in business
Serves Downers Grove, IL
We are an integrated Physical Therapy & Pilates center. We mainly do private lessons, duets and trios. We have weekend small group class and Pilates is incorporated into many of our physical therapy treatments. We have reformers, cadillacs, ladder barrels, wunda chair, electric chair, spine corrector and small arc barrels, foot corrector and toe gizmos. We also have treadmill, ellipticals, bike's, weights and other exercise equipment. Our physical therapist are licensed in the state of Illinois and our pilates instructors are certified in all equipment. We love helping people with their physical rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions, like ...
YogaSix Downers Grove

YogaSix Downers Grove

Serves Downers Grove, IL
YogaSix Downers Grove, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, offers a sensory yoga experience accessible to all. Each yoga class has a specific focus and produces distinct body benefits, whether you're seeking strength, agility, flexibility, or balance. During these sensitive times, YogaSix remains committed to maintaining a safe environment, ensuring all studio practice areas are thoroughly sanitized before and after each class.
Dana Santi Pilates Studio

Dana Santi Pilates Studio

24+ years in business
Serves Downers Grove, IL
Dana Santi Pilates, founded in 2001, is a premier Pilates studio located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. They provide classical Pilates instruction tailored to all levels of experience. The studio prides itself on offering not just a great workout but a fun environment, all while maintaining a focus on excellence. With its fully equipped studio and experienced instructors, Dana Santi Pilates is dedicated to transforming their clients' bodies and promoting overall wellness.
Rise And Shine Fitness

Rise And Shine Fitness

10+ years in business
Serves Downers Grove, IL & Online
Helping People Achieve Their Fitness, Weight Loss Goals. Help them feel good, look great and infuse self confidence into their brains. My passion is to help you thrive to be your best, look your best and transform your mind & body. I have been teaching fitness for over 20 years. I hold many certifications: Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Cardio, Weight Training, Indoor Cycling, Gliding Discs, Big Ball, Doxa-Soma-Exercise Practice with Christian Scripture attached to each pose. Nasm, ACE & Nutritional Cerficiations. Ylona Cavalier Fitness FB Page
Inner Focus Pilates

Inner Focus Pilates

Serves Downers Grove, IL
Inner Focus Pilates, located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, provides comprehensive Pilates sessions to students in the surrounding areas, including Wheaton, Lombard, Naperville, Winfield, Elmhurst, and Chicago. The studio employs a systematic approach to the authentic Pilates method, using original Gratz equipment that meets the exact specifications developed by Joseph Pilates. They offer a variety of session formats, including private, duet, trio, and group classes, all designed to improve fitness and body efficiency.
Burr Ridge Hot Yoga

Burr Ridge Hot Yoga

Serves Downers Grove, IL & Online
Studio offers Hot yoga, Hot Pilates, Bikram Yoga, Meditation, Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga classes, yin yoga, Restoration yoga students love it and they get transformed into a healthy happy individual

Your Pilates Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do Pilates lessons cost?

The cost of Pilates classes averages from $25 to $150 per session, depending on the instructor and class size. Pilates lessons typically last for an hour and tend to cost more than other types of exercise classes because of the high cost of equipment and the system requires more attention and direction from certified instructors. The actual cost of classes will vary based on the studio, the number of classes you take, and your geographical location.

  • Private Pilates lessons cost the most at $50 to $150 per session
  • Semi-private lessons for 2 or 3 students cost between $40 to $90 per class.
  • Larger group classes start at around $25 per class.
  • Online virtual classes may be free or charged by the month, rather than by the class.

What is Pilates?

Pilates is an exercise technique developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates as a form of rehabilitation. His method focuses on building core strength, flexibility, and body awareness through controlled movements. Pilates trains your body to move better in class and during your regular daily activities.

Pilates is a popular form of exercise because it is a minimal-impact exercise that works the whole body and works for people of all ages. Regardless of the type of Pilates lessons you take, the classic principles of breath, concentration, center, control, precision, and flow will remain the same.

What are the different types of Pilates?

There are 6 common types of Pilates classes, both with and without equipment. Picking the right type for you depends on your workout goals.

  1. Classical Pilates follows the original system created by Joseph Pilates that incorporates both mat and apparatus work. This type is good for those who want structure and predictability in their workout.
  2. Mat Pilates uses a yoga mat rather than machines and equipment, with a focus on your core. The movements in mat Pilates are based on the mat exercises in the classical system and are beneficial for those with back pain.
  3. Reformer Pilates offers the core-strengthening benefits of mat Pilates but uses a reformer machine with a bed-like frame, a platform, and a set of springs. The machine allows students to flow from one exercise to the next with transitions, enabling constant movement that burns more calories.
  4. Contemporary Pilates is inspired by the classical system, but each class varies depending on the type of training and personal preferences of the Pilates instructor. The exercises are based on contemporary research and are great for those intimidated by classical Pilates since the workout is less traditional.
  5. Stott Pilates incorporates rehabilitation and movements to align the body and release neck and back pressure. This method also adds props and is popular with those wanting to improve their balance.
  6. Winsor Pilates started as a video class designed to focus on weight loss and shaping the body with classical Pilates exercises done in a specific, nontraditional order to maximize results. The 20-minute workouts are ideal for beginners and those short on time.

What are the benefits of Pilates?

Pilates is a full-body workout that focuses on strengthening core muscles and building strength and stamina. The benefits of Pilates extend beyond your workout, improving the way you think and move in your everyday life. Here are some benefits you should expect to see as you continue your Pilates training:

  • Sculpted core, toned arms, and lifted glutes.
  • Better balance and coordination.
  • Relieved tension in your shoulders, back, and legs.
  • Boosted natural ability to burn fat.
  • Better strength and flexibility to prevent injury.
  • Improved mindfulness and body awareness.

What do I need to bring for a Pilates class?

The most important thing to bring to a Pilates class is comfortable, form-fitting clothing. Loose, baggy clothes make it difficult for the instructor to see and offer direction to improve your movements. Shoes are not worn in Pilates since they restrict movement, but grip socks are worn to provide traction while using the machines.

In addition to proper clothing, most studios suggest you bring a water bottle, towel, and a Pilates mat which is similar to a yoga mat, but thicker.

What questions should I ask a Pilates instructor?

The key to improving your body and mind with Pilates is to find the right instructor with the background and experience to help you get the most from your Pilates training. When calling or visiting Pilates instructors, be sure to ask these important questions:

  • Are you a certified instructor?
  • What training program did you complete?
  • How many hours of apprenticeship were you required to complete?
  • Are you up to date with your continuing education requirements?
  • How many years of teaching experience do you have?
  • What is your exercise specialty and training philosophy?
  • What is your experience with injuries?
  • Are you qualified to teach on all pieces of Pilates equipment?
  • What should I expect from my first class?
  • How often should I practice between lessons?

How do I choose a Pilates instructor?

Finding the right Pilates instructor can help you find balance and control not just in your workout, but in your daily life. Don't settle for the closest class but spend time researching instructors that can help you meet your workout goals. Here are a few tips to help you choose the best Pilates instructor for you:

  • Check with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), an international membership organization for Pilates.
  • Look for studios with certified instructors that have completed an intensive 500+ hour comprehensive Pilates teacher training program.
  • Read their reviews on Lessons.com and Google.
  • Ask about their training philosophy, exercise specialties, and experience with injuries and rehabilitation.
  • Make sure they have private, semi-private, or group lessons that suit your training schedule and budget.

Reviews for Downers Grove pilates classes

Recent success stories from people in the Downers Grove area.
Linda S.
Ken wants you to succeed, he cares about each of his clients, he is very accessible. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of weight loss; nutrition, cardio, weight lifting. The community he has created is very welcoming and encouraging, there is no judgoing.
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