Grit Pilates & Yoga — Attraction in Cascade Charter Township

If you have back pain or want to be stronger this is probably the most important Google review you'll ever read.

A year and a half ago I met Chris at a yoga class. I was in yoga because I developed a horrific back problem and was trying everything I could think of to fix it.

I tried everything - doctors, massage therapy, dry needling, chiropractors...I had X-Ray's and an MRI...nobody knew what was wrong with me or how to fix it.

If you've never met Chris he looks like a football or professional body builder, but he was doing headstands and really difficult moves in yoga bigger guys usually can't pull off. I was intrigued.

I started talking to him after class and the next thing I knew I was completely addicted to pilates.

In a little over a year:

Almost completely fixed my back & mobility issues Feel better mentally & physically than I ever have Achieved the best shape of my life (even after lifting weights for 10 years) Feel stronger in my body than I ever have

I started doing pilates with Chris to fix my back issues but now I can do all kinds of things I never thought I would be able to like full splits and hand stands.

Pilates isn't the same everywhere though. I would know because I tried some other studios. Chris has immense depth with pilates and the human body in general that will give you crazy results you won't get anywhere else.

There are lots of pilates studios but only one GRiT. Why are you still reading this? Better sign up for a class before someone...

I found Chris because my daughter's dive coach recommended doing pilates with him to improve her core strength. I brought her one day dressed in my work clothes. This is more or less how it went down:

Chris: "Dad, join your daughter and hop on that other reformer." Me: "Well, as you can see I have khakis and a button-down on because, you know, I'm coming from work." Chris: "That's interesting. Hop on the reformer." Me: "Ok sure." (when you meet Chris, you'll see why I wasn't interested in arguing with him)

Since that day, a few things have happened: My wife and three kids all got into it, and we're all in WAY better shape for doing so. My back problems are totally gone. I'm stronger and more flexible. My knees hurt less. My endurance is better.

I can't recommend GRIT highly enough. In all honesty I don't always look forward to it (it's extremely challenging regardless of your level), but my quality of life (and my family's) has improved tremendously as a result of doing this 2-3 times per week.

Thank you, Chris! I'm so grateful for your dedication to your craft and...

I've been lifting weights and working out consistently for years, but I always struggled with achieving a defined waistline and sculpted legs—two areas that just wouldn't seem to budge. After a couple of months of consistently going to Grit Pilates, I can honestly say the results have been incredible. My waistline is finally more defined, and my legs are noticeably more muscular and toned.

Chris has been an amazing coach throughout this journey. He's incredibly strict about form and consistency, but it's clear that every bit of his attention to detail pays off in the long run. The focus on alignment, precision, and controlled movements in Pilates is unlike anything I’ve experienced before, and it’s definitely made a huge impact on my body.

I’m completely addicted to reformer Pilates now. It’s a challenging but rewarding workout, and I can already see the difference in my strength and physique. If you're looking for a workout that really delivers on definition and muscle toning, Grit Pilates is the...