South Bay Pilates — Local services in El Segundo

For the past year I have been dealing with nerve pain in my back, which sidelined me from physical activities. I've been struggling to find a new workout-routine that would not cause flare ups.

I discovered reformer pilates. It took a minute to get there because you're not supposed to try any work-out or exercise, while in acute pain, and pills can only get you so far. Ever since I started, about 4 months ago, I have been pain free. Something I wasn't able to say for too long. The work-out is very gentle on the back, while allowing your body to build muscles back up. Words cannot describe how wonderful it is to be able to exercise again, without debilitating pain the next day.

I am sure other instructors are wonderful as well, but I LOVE taking Josh' class. He has a calm in his voice, while getting you to push yourself just a little more. One more breath! I've heard other class-takers say it, but it's like going to therapy. You breath, move around a bit and all of a sudden, everything is...

I have been taking private Pilates sessions with Katelyn Cox (one of the owners of this studio) for the last couple of month, and I have to say - my body is in HEAVEN! A dance instructor myself, I have deep appreciation for other instructors, especially those who have a great understanding of the human body and a deep knowledge of the movement form they teach. Katelyn is a true gem! Her ability to pay attention to every detail, to tune into the specific needs of an individual is unmatched. Its only been a few weeks, but I am already feeling and seeing the difference. How exciting! The studio itself is also a lovely space with a wide range of equipment and a great overall vibe. I highly recommend this Pilates studio to anyone....

I've been to every pilates studio between Playa del Rey and Manhattan Beach and South Bay Pilates is definitely my favorite. The energy inside the studio is warm and welcoming - positive vibes all around. I love how much the instructors pay attention to body positioning and form. There's truly not a bad instructor there but one of my favorite instructors is Sarah Miszkowicz. Her teaching style is in line with classic reformer training but she always seems to put a little twist on the moves that push you harder than you think you can go. She's also the sweetest and her light and humorous energy makes her class a lot of fun. But don't let that sweetness fool you - she will very much kick...