Vitality Method Studio, Duluth and Lawrenceville — Local services in Duluth

My sibling who lives in another state recommended Vitality Method Studio because their instructor recommended Joel Crosby as a Pilates instructor. I've had a few private sessions with Joel, and wow, this guy is incredible. Lucky for me, he just opened this new studio in Snellville.

For those who aren't too familiar with Pilates, it was invented by Joseph Pilates (From Germany), who was sick as a child and created his own physical training system to improve his strength. He later became a professional boxer and self-defense trainer and eventually moved to the USA and opened his own gym in NYC.

Now, to my point--there are different styles of Pilates today, but the original form is called Classical Pilates. This is the one you want to do, and Vitality Method Studio focuses solely on the Classical Pilates Method based on Joseph Pilates' techniques and scientific-based exercises (Physical Therapists use these exercises as well).

Coming here, I didn't know much about Pilates and wasn't sure how intense the workout would be. You really work your entire body with these exercises, with the main focus on building core strength, correcting posture, and aligning the body. If you're a guy like me, you might think this stuff is easy, but these exercises are exactly what your body needs.

Joel is very professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and also teaches other instructors. He knows his craft, having taught Pilates for 25 years and worked as a fitness trainer for 31 years. He's an awesome guy, and I would highly recommend this place for anyone--moms, dads, professional athletes, everyone.

What I like is that the sessions you do with him are based on where you are currently, so everything is custom to you. As you continue to work with him, your exercises progress into something more...

I decided to try Pilates about 12 yrs ago after hearing about Vitality Method Studio. After my first class I was hooked and continue with it 3-4x/wk. tho we are no longer in the area. Joel, Kim, & Linda are excellent instructors. All are very knowledgeable and pay close attention to each client to ensure each is doing the exercise correctly so as not to injure themselves. I enjoy the challenge of Pilates and the fact that almost every exercise can be done on each piece of equipment as well as the mat. The instructors were great at making the exercise more challenging for those who needed it, but also easier for those just beginning. I’m 64 yrs old and will continue to do Pilates until my body refuses to cooperate (I estimate that to be in 30+ yrs). Pilates helps me to stay limber, in shape, and...

I've been doing Pilates twice a week for about 4 months -- and I'm amazed with the results! I'm over 50, and work 60 hour weeks -- and thought flexibility was a thing of the past. What I love about Pilates is I'm more flexible than I've been since my 20's - I've lost inches off all my trouble spots (and they are many!) -- increased my strength and balance - and just feel so much better after each session that I know I can't live without it. My core is strengthened and my clothes are hanging off me. And this is a no judgement zone - with incredible support -- I'm not a small person by any stretch of the imagination and have tried many 'gyms' -- this isn't a gym - it's a place where you will find what you need to get healthier, stronger, and happier...