When Covid hit I was desperate to find new (and safe) ways to strengthen my body. I'm used to hitting a gym, running, boxing, surfing and skiing and so when a friend introduced me to Eddy I was willing to try it out, but I will admit, I was a bit skeptical - I thought I might be bored with such a stationary workout (I'm basically a 5 year old trapped in a 43 year old body). I was so so so pleasantly surprised! Not only do I find Eddy's Zoom Classes challenging - they have strengthened parts of my body I didn't know I even had! Eddy keeps me motivated and challenged - I have learned so much about how I should move and carry myself. I love his intense knowledge about the human body and I am grateful for his asides like "Sue - is your hip bothering you? Do this instead". He sees me and my capabilities and adapts his workouts to include people of all ages and capabilities while still encouraging everyone to push themselves. Above everything - he makes me laugh. Nearly every class we get a glimpse into his hilarious musings, or better yet - a Broadway song will bust out during a side kick series. During this weird and dark year Eddy's charm and humor has been as helpful as his training. read more

Absolutely amazing. I have had lower back pain for over 10 years. I had pain in my hips and running down my legs. I had trouble getting up from a sitting or laying position and I was considering surgery. Eddy showed me exercises to do from home and worked on my neck and shoulders for about 20-30 minutes and I was hoping for some relief. Within a few days, I didn't get some relief, I got 100% relief and have had no pain or discomfort since. It's been 8 months pain free. I highly recommend Eddy. He works with people all over the country. read more

Eddie is a great communicator of the intricacies of your muscles and skeleton. He knows his stuff, and is also creative with the way he describes everything. I really connect with his teaching style and have fun in every class. read more

I first came to Eddy and couldn't stand up straight or walk, and after a few weeks of working with him felt little to no pain. He has helped me get stronger and better understand the imperfections of my body. I highly recommend the Pilates philosophy and Pileddys. read more

I've been going to Eddie now once a week for six months. He's only the second Pilates teacher I've had, but I feel he is amazingly good. His routines are constantly changing in a very creative way and if there's something I don't want to do he instantly comes up with a variation that I can do. Pilates has changed the way I walk, sit and move. Not only is Eddie a great teacher but he's also upbeat and amusing. Highly recommended. read more

My family has known Eddy for years! He is not only our trainer, but a close friend of ours too. I decided pilates would be the best form of exercise for me after I injured my back a few years ago. During my workouts with Eddy, if something ever hurts me or is too intense, he adjusts my positioning to make the exercise more comfortable. Eddy is great at listening to his clients and he always personalizes each session to ensure they get the most out of it. He pushes you to work hard, stay motivated, and to "engage those abs" during every workout, and it brings remarkable results to your body and overall health if you keep up with it. Eddy is also great at encouraging you to stretch on a regular basis so that your body stays lean, flexible, and feeling great. I am not always as sore the next day because of it! Eddy has also really helped me strengthen my core muscles and that has alleviated A LOT of the pain or pressure I sometimes feel in my back. It has been lifechanging! Thanks to all of the guidance and support I receive from Eddy, I am now healthier than I have ever been. Pileddys is truly the best and you will look forward to every workout, I promise! read more

I have been doing Pileddys for over a year now. I can't say enough wonderful things about Eddy and The Studio. Eddy challenges me in my workouts, but also listens and responds to my concerns and what I'm looking for in an exercise, strengthening and flexibility session. This isn't just "Pilates class" , it's about learning how to liste to your body and how to focus on strength and coordination. He listens, he always has new routines, nothing ever feels "canned". I have seen significant changes to the tone of my muscles and my body overall. I really can't recommend Eddie and his Pilates classes enough. read more

Before COVID-19, I went twice a week to a Pilates studio in Decatur and really enjoyed the workout and how much stronger I felt. I stopped going when COVID shut down most businesses. When things started opening up again this year, I sought a more personal experience. I found it at Pileddys, a charming studio behind a private residence off LaVista Road. The owner, Eddy, creates workouts for his clients based on their goals and challenges. Once a week, I work out with another client who lives in the neighborhood. Once a week, I work privately with Eddy, who is helping me strengthen my balance, my core, and my posture. Now I'm back on the Pilates reformer with an instructor who notices when my tabletop is collapsing, when my abs aren't engaged, and when I really need to lengthen my spine for the full benefit of the move. His prices are fair, his expertise of Pilates and how the body works is top-notch, and his sense of humor keeps me grounded. I highly recommend working with Eddy at his studio. It is a safe, no-judgment zone where good things unfold. read more

Doing Pilates with Eddy over the past eight months has been such a positive experience (something I never thought I'd say about a form of exercise!). I look forward to my weekly session because I always leave feeling stronger and more flexible. While there is always continuity and familiarity, Eddy adjusts the flow of a session to be responsive to what my body needs. Additionally, I have benefited significantly from the myofascial release work Eddy has done on a previously sustained arm and hip injury. Thanks to Eddy, Pilates has now become an essential practice in my life! read more

I am a professional dancer and I know Eddy to be the best Pilates teacher. He's very knowledgeable of the human body, how it moves, and what it needs to be maintained in a healthy, strengthening, and lengthening way. He's totally committed to his clients and their overall evolution. He's nurturing and patient and he does workouts with you, so you never feel alone in the process. He's super enjoyable to be around too, because of his fun-loving personality and great sense of humor. And that takes the edge off of any challenge. Eddy is definitely the teacher you want in your life. H.A.H. read more

Pileddy's studio is run by a great guy! He is in the sweetest and cutest little studio and is a very great-vibed man who doesn't have a judge mental bone in his body about flabbiness. I feel embraced and welcome there and enthused and excited and honestly I don't think I've ever seen him when he is not smiling and creating a sense of peace and gusto at the same time!!! I wish I could give him a hundred stars and the price can't be beat! read more

Highly recommend. Eddy is professional, knowledgeable, and informative. Have done both Pilates and Myofascial for an injury. He gave me stretching instruction that can be done on my own and genuinely cared about helping me. The pain from my injury has gone completely away. Eddy knows his stuff, you won't be disappointed. read more

I can't wait praise Eddy enough. He is hands down the best Pilates instructor I've ever come across. He's got a deep understanding of anatomy and is incredibly attentive to the individual needs of the client. Nothing cookie cutter about his approach, Eddy tailors each work out so that you get exactly what you need. He's the best! read more

Pileddy's changed my life. I started taking private sessions a few years after being diagnosed with herniated discs, scoliosis and other back problems. I had already tried so many different types of physical therapy and exercise, and I felt very hopeless about living with intense back pain and limited mobility. Eddy's pilates sessions allowed me to build up my core strength and have drastically decreased my back pain and increased my mobility. Eddy is so knowledgeable and modified the exercises so I could work up my strength without injuring myself. I used to live defensively and avoid certain activities because of my back injuries, but I now can live a normal life again! I have fewer and fewer flare ups and so much less pain. I can't recommend Pileddy's enough, for anyone who is struggling to heal like myself or just trying to stay fit. It is such an incredible, fun, effective workout! read more

With Pilates, a great teacher makes all the difference. Eddy is the best of both worlds. He knows his stuff. Very knowledgeable, able to assess your personal strengths and challenges and keeps you from making dangerous mistakes, or cutting a corner. He also knows the importance of keeping it fresh and fun. And it shows in the range of people he works with. He has helped an older gentleman with real flexibility issues, motivated a roomful of middle aged women to commit to a rigorous session and gotten my very hard to impressed teenage son fired up about committing to a thrice-weekly routine. Pilates can be intimidating to the new student. Whether it's your first time or you are a veteran pilates student looking for a strong teacher, Eddy will create the program that is right for you. read more

Eddy Rioseco has been my trainer for several years now, and at age 68, I've come to realize how much I need one. I feel very lucky indeed to have found him, and recommend him whole-heartedly and with no reservations whatever. Not only does Eddy know his stuff, backwards and forwards, but he's one of those people who always applies himself no matter how often he has "been there" or how much difficulty the client has absorbing what needs to be done. Eddy pays close attention to how you are responding to his instructions, and although gentle and patient in his manner, always urges you to do things better and always figures out how best to convey what it is that you need to do--drawing on his rich store of helpful metaphors. It was only in my '60s that I came to terms with the fact that I couldn't get away without exercising forever (I had a scary little accident while twisting to reach for something). I know how much more limber and strong and fit I have become--and intend, with Eddy's help, to continue to be! Eddy even discovered that I still had physical trauma from having been hit by a car a long time ago, when I mistakenly thought I had completely recovered from that accident. His understanding of the human body, and how to take care of it, can be very helpful indeed. Candidly, it took me a long time to begin to understand the key concept of "strengthening your core," and I know that without Eddy's patience and persistence, I never would have... read more

I've been working with Eddy for years-- he trains my dad and my sister as well. He's just the best. I have a herniated disk that makes some physical activity painful and taxing and he knows exactly which exercises work best for my body. I have awful self-discipline when it comes to working out, and I absolutely rely on him to maintain a healthy lifestyle. He's patient and kind with the greatest sense of humor-- our workouts seem more like hanging out than working out sometimes, but he'll never skimp on working me out. It's almost like a Jedi mind trick-- we'll carry on a conversation for a super long time and only afterwords will I realize that those lunges were absolutely killer. He works out with me, so I never feel like he's just giving orders. I had experiences with other trainers (usually when he's out of town) but I'm loyal. I'll reiterate: he's the best. read more

I started taking Pilates because years of poor posture and endurance sports had left me an inflexible mess. Eddy has coached me to remarkable change. His knowledge is extensive and the sessions are fun and move along briskly. My wife and I attend classes together and he manages to program it for both of us very effectively. We have a great time and Eddy's energy and enthusiasm are infectious. Couldn't recommend him more highly. Give him a try! read more

Eddy is fabulous! I feel very lucky to have met Eddy. I have been doing pilates off and on for years with various instructors and none of them compare to Eddy. Eddy knows the human body and knows exactly how to work through your problem areas in a nurturing manner. I am more flexible than I have ever been and my posture has improved (I have rounded shoulders). What I also like about Pileddys is that there isn't competition to find a room like in some of the crowded studios. He is always cheery and a joy to be around which is great, when I show up in the evening after work having a long, stressful day. read more