Specialties
Pilates: I began the discipline with little enthusiasm. Where was the sweat, the soreness? I thought, the exercises were too easy, too boring. But after a couple of months of two sessions a week, I could stand more upright than ever and my back felt loose. People began to notice the difference. Initially I thought my stars must be aligned. Something was indeed aligned, but it had nothing to do with astrology. My body is now free of muscle tension and I have a more relaxed attitude.
Group Exercise: I love interacting with people and I have gained a lot of experience just by watching how people move and perform. I have been involved with group exercise for more than 20 years and I will never get tired of it. Want to join that group exercise class but are afraid to look silly trying? Well, I can guide you through just about any group class format: Step, Hi/Lo aerobics, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, TRX & more.
Flexibility training: lengthening your body through different flexibility techniques th
History
Established in 2006.
Pilates by Mima was founded by Eugenia "Mima" Leal in 2015. After having worked at many popular gyms in Houston, Mima founded "Absolute Pilates" in 2006 with the the help of her then husband Joe Vargas. After their separation, she continued training her clientele in her home in Lindale Park.
Originally from Venezuela, Mima came to the US in 1996. Although she traveled to Europe to attend Art College pursuing a career in Fashion Design, her second love turned out to be Fitness. It didn't take long in her native country to rise to the top of the Competitive Aerobics Arena & later competed in the World Aerobics Championship, placing 10th in 1995 & 1996. In addition to her academic credentials, Mima has earned Group Fitness and Personal Training certs through A.F.A.A. and A.C.E., indoor cycling certs through Mad Dogg Athletics' Spinning, Cycle-Reebok and Reaction Cycling. She is also a Pilates Level 10 Trainer & a leader in the BOSU Bootcamp classes, TRX circuit & Barre classes.
Meet the Business Owner: Eugenia L.
Eugenia (aka Mima) believes that it's never too late to start gaining body awareness and becoming a fitter individual. Whether you are re-learning how to put one foot in front of another, learning how to reach up and pick something up from a shelf without hurting yourself or training for an athletic event, you must not rush your progress, it takes time. Take your small successes one by one, and they'll all add up to a big one. But also, be realistic. Concentrate on the things you can change & forget about the things you cannot. Mima has over 20 years experience in the fitness industry. She is an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor, ACE certified Personal Trainer, Polestar certified Pilates Instructor & Spinning Star 3 certified Instructor. She has also been certified by Power in Motion for Postural & Functional Movement Evaluations and holds certifications in Active Isolation Stretch, BOSU, TRX, Barre & Yogafit levels 1, 2 & 3. Mima also specializes in pre and post natal fitness.