The Method- Pilates — Attraction in Miami Beach

This is yet another example of why Pilates studios should be regulated and required to obtain certifications to offer this type of exercise. What I experienced had nothing to do with actual Pilates. Honestly, I think Joseph Pilates must be rolling in his grave.

Have you seen this studio—or so many others—that offer a distorted version of Pilates that isn’t even remotely connected to the original practice? But the worst part wasn’t just the lack of authenticity. The studio reeked of an overpowering, perfumed cleaning product. The smell was so intense that I couldn’t even make it through the session. After 15 minutes, I had to leave, feeling like I hadn’t been able to breathe the entire time.

On top of that, the instructor was yelling, the music was blaring, and there was absolutely no flow or structure to the class. This wasn’t Pilates; it was a chaotic imitation that completely disregarded the principles of the practice.

Update: It’s sad to see that instead of acknowledging that their teaching style might not suit everyone, the studio owner resorted to lying—claiming I was late, left after just 5 minutes, and that my reviews are consistently negative. To clarify, I was one minute late, and I stayed for 15 minutes before the unbearable smell forced me to leave. In fact, the smell was so STRONG and awful that even two hours later, my clothes reeked, and I had to wash them and take a shower.

As for my reviews, I have plenty of 5-, 4-, and and all other star reviews to prove I’m fair and honest in my feedback.

I’m genuinely concerned for the safety of people attending these kinds of classes. The risk of injury from such poorly executed exercises is alarming. Studios like this are doing a disservice to Pilates and, more importantly, to...

The Method Pilates is amazing and Juan is a phenomenal instructor! The location is very cool, located on the 6th floor, with city views just about everywhere. The studio is very clean and all of the equipment is new, state of the art, and Juan has tons of different exercises to work every body part. Juan is very intense, and both he and Gaston make sure we always have good form. Juan is always HIGH energy at 7am or 7pm. He is always supportive, encouraging, pushes me to try more and is ALWAYS super fun and hilarious!!! I L❤️ve The Method Pilates and I L❤️ve...

I absolutely love taking Pilates classes with Martin and Gaston! They are hands down the best instructors—both highly professional and knowledgeable. Every session is not only challenging but also a lot of fun. The energy they bring is simply fabulous, and you can feel their passion for what they do. They take the time to correct your form and push you to improve with every class. I’ve seen great results in my strength and flexibility thanks to their guidance. If you're looking for top-notch Pilates instruction, I highly recommend...