I have taken classes with Marlene; and, I can confirm that she is an excellent teacher who is…read morededicated to Pilates and helping her students.

Pilates for Life is Pilates in its purist form. Marlene Powers not only owns and runs the studio,…read morebut teaches every class. Group lessons are taught on a mat, while machines are used for privates. Marlene continues to train with Joseph Pilates protégé Romana Kryzanowska and her dedication to True Pilates is exemplified by the constant tweaking of her techniques. Her knowledge of the positions and the body and her ability to get you to "go deeper" into your core, not to mention her devotion to her students, is unmatched. When I leave Marlene's class, my stomach is flatter and I stand taller--what's better?!? Classes: Mat - All Levels, Privates, Barrel Classes Atmosphere: Clean, bright, soothing Price: $19/per lesson. 15% discount for two or more sessions. (Full disclosure: Heidi has been going to Marlene for years and has never felt the inclination to wander).

First time I have ever done Pilates, and what a WELCOMING business. No matter race, gender, or age,…read moreall are welcome and it is SO MUCH FUN! So happy I found this place, and I encourage you all to try this place out.

The Best Pilates Studio! Beautiful, clean and knowledgeable nonjudgmental instructors and staff!read more

If you like variety, Essex Pilates offers mat, ball, tower and reformer classes. Instructor and…read moreowner, Vicki Tobia, is STOTT certified and demonstrates a strong knowledge of classic Pilates exercises. The choices were so intriguing that, although my intention was to compare mat classes, I opted for a reformer class. It proved to be a nice change; the exercises were not unfamiliar, but the mechanism was different. Classes: mat and reformer (variety of levels), ball, tower and jumpboard reformer Atmosphere: Clean, colorful. Tucked off Main Street in Essex, like a toy store with lots of fun machines and colorful balls. Price: Mat and Ball $20 per class with discount for multiple classes.

I took a duet with Celeste, who is a phenomenal teacher. She instructs using a great rhythm and has…read morea lot of energy! The studio is beautiful, as well!

Gorgeous facility, awesome instructors and crazy burn! The ideal fitness studio for all the reasons!read more

Fabulous place and amazing talent who know their craft! Highly recommend! Take a tour and see for…read moreyourself, it's worth the trip.

I can't say enough good things about Pure Barre Waterford. As a retired dancer, I love that the…read morechoreography changes every time you take class. I joined 2 years ago and I am constantly challenged and engaged with the new movement brought to the classes. The instructors are all incredible and keep you wanting to come back for more.

Cannot day enough great things about this place! It is an absolute wonderful place to get in shape…read more Friendly, attentive staff and thoughtful community!

OK, so I've never done Pilates in my life and just did a 30 minute introductory class. This place…read moreis brand spanking new and sparkling clean with great music, the instructor seemed to know what she was talking about. There's filtered water if you need to refill your cup, and grippy socks available for sale if you don't already have a pair. Looks like a great spot, but if after going more, I don't think it's worthy of the five stars I will update my review. Otherwise I'm excited to have this new location conveniently located in a new plaza.

From the owner: Club Pilates Newington is a boutique Pilates studio specializing in reformer fusion classes for…read moreanyone, at any age or fitness level. Pure to Joseph Pilates' original Reformer-based Contrology Method, but modernized with group practice and expanded state-of-the-art equipment, Club Pilates offers high-quality, life-changing training at a surprisingly affordable price.​

Owner Lisa Connelly has morphed the muscles of many Shoreliners (including me) in her years here as…read morea personal trainer. A few years ago, she went out on her own with a boutique gym in Old Saybrook specializing in Pilates. I've tried the hoo-hoo-ha-ha many times and I know the workout has its diehard devotees, but it's simply not my thing. However, Barre is, and you can find it at Lisa's sweet gym. There's an air of Cheers to the place, as everyone in the small class I sampled seemed to be fast friends, and definitely on a first name basis. I like the atmosphere of inclusiveness that Lisa provides, and the workout with plenty of plies, squatting, strengthening and stretching was suited to all levels (which were all represented, too). Fab, too, was her 70's soul soundtrack that brought me right back to high school and made the harder exercises easier to bear. The hour flew by. Non-ballet dancers welcome. And p.s. Pilates practitioners will love it here.

horrifying first of…read moreall this is a very bad example of Pilates secondly they routinely take your money and cancel classes and do nothing but TELL YOU ITS YOUR FAULT or MINDBODY APP fault or any variation RUN PROPLE RUN AWAY Ellen the pathetic instructor couldn't demonstrate 1/3 of what she asks you to perform not safe ripoff

I am so grateful to have found Flow in Essex! We were in town on vacation and a friend had just…read morestarted doing Pilates on the reformer and was hoping to find a studio. I had always been incredibly intimated (scared!) but was open to trying it in a private setting. My friend reached out to a few studios in the area and we are so glad Jenn from Flow responded. She welcomed us for a private session and was an incredible teacher. We were able to come back for a second session before our trip ended and brought our other friend along for her first session. Definitely a highlight of our vacation for all of us!

I'm a beginner on the reformer and IMX has been great. The owner gave me a complimentary private…read moreto experience the reformer and explain the way classes operate. Since then I've taken classes with 4 different instructors so far and all have been friendly and helpful. They encourage you to be successful at your own level and strive for more, but there is no pushing and modifications are offered to accommodate different strengths and medical concerns. Aside from classes being varied and enjoyable, I love that the studio is spotless and welcoming with a small seating area and coffee bar for a chat after class. The bathroom facilities are equally clean and thought was even put into the tiniest details such a placing a small bowl of hair ties on the counter for those days when you forget or need an extra. Can't say enough good things about this studio and owner Audra.

From the owner: IM=X Pilates is boutique fitness facility that specializes in Pilates, Spin, Yoga, TRX, BootCamp,…read moreBallet Barre classes & more. Our maximum class size is 10-12 people, so our trainers are able to closely monitor form and give you the best experience possible. We also offer private training for those clients who prefer to have direct one-on-one training. First class is FREE!