By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | May 22, 2024 | Culture, Lifestyle, Culture Feature, Lifestyle Feature,
New York Pilates
When beach season demands a taut physique, these East End Pilates studios have you covered.
NEW YORK PILATES
The original Pilates sanctuary for strengthening and toning since 2013, New York Pilates’ year-round Hamptons studios generate a cultlike following with classes sold out well in advance for good reason. Whether you’re new to the craze or a seasoned pro, pioneering founders and Pilates power couple Heather Andersen and Brion Isaacs’ signature “ABS ARMS ASS” is the ultimate 45-minute total-body group reformer workout. With nine studios from Manhattan to Montauk—including its recently opened Sag Harbor location—prepare to be toned and fit this summer with NYP’s killer workouts, signature pink light and dreamy vibes with curated playlists. Multiple locations,newyorkpilates.com
NORMA JEAN PILATES
Hamptons resident Hayley Thorpe emphasizes the importance of holistic health in her practice, Norma Jean Pilates, serving as a space for sculpting bodies and soothing minds. It started as a series of mat Pilates, cardio and reformer exercises, but recently transformed into a boutique health club. Thorpe adorns her Sag Harbor studio with ever-changing art displays that challenge the mind. This one-of-a-kind practice aligns the mind and the body in unimaginable ways. 39 Division St., Sag Harbor,normajeanpilates.com
SLT
Tone until you moan at SLT in the Hamptons
Short for “strengthen, lengthen and tone,” SLT gets you into tiptop shape with killer sculpting exercises on the beloved Megaformer. With over a decade of toning time on the East End, SLT combines cardio, strength training and Pilates, making it an all-in-one workout powerhouse. As SLT rightfully preaches, “Better sore than sorry.” Test the toning waters at its East Hampton and Southampton studios, and brace yourself—soreness is a successful reSuLT. Multiple locations,sltnyc.com
SHADOWBOX PILATES
Shadowbox Pilates’ Water Mill Studio.
Founder Amanda Duckstein brings over 13 years of teaching experience in Pilates to Shadowbox Pilates. Here, discovering newfound strength helps students embody self-confidence from within. Offering a variety of class formats (and an infrared sauna), Shadowbox Pilates, ShadowAir, ShadowReformer, ShadowTower and ShadowTechnique, students learn to be the most significant source of magic in their lives, which transcends through movement and the mind’s connection to the body. With a focus on supporting individuals through their fitness goals, Shadowbox Pilates aims to help students grow both physically and mentally on their fitness journey. 670 Montauk Highway C1, Water Mill,shadowboxpilates.com
PILATES SOCIAL
Pilates Social’s Water Mill studio has established itself as a leader in mindful movement mastery, offering private/duet sessions and small group classes. Skilled instructors provide customized full-body workouts focusing on form and control across the full spectrum of apparatuses to deliver results. Pilates Social’s low-impact workout method aims to strengthen muscles; improve posture, balance and flexibility; and create body-mind awareness from the Upper East Side to the East End. Combining breath with movement leaves Pilates enthusiasts with overwhelming empowerment thanks to the studio’s team of top instructors, who are comprehensively certified in classical Pilates and experienced with injuries and special needs. 720 Montauk Highway, Water Mill,pilatessocial.com
CLUB PILATES
Club Pilates provides a serene space where people of all skill levels and backgrounds can enhance their strength, flexibility and focus. Classes cater to beginners through advanced practitioners, where the focus spans various aspects of Pilates, including reformer flow and cardio sculpt. With over 1,000 locations worldwide, Club Pilates is dedicated to empowering bodies from the core while promoting wellness through meticulous movements. 850 County Road 39 Unit 3 Southampton,clubpilates.com
KEVYN ZELLER PILATES
Seasoned Pilates practitioner and accountability coach Kevyn Zeller brings over 24 years of experience to her recently opened Hamptons studio, where she focuses on the art of mindful movement. Zeller believes in the transformative power of Pilates, empowering clients of all ages and fitness levels to recover from injuries, build strength and lead healthier lives. A trailblazer in the wellness realm, her new studio allows the East End to experience Zeller’s fusion of fitness and grace. 7 Muchmore Lane, Ste. 5, East Hampton, studio.kevynzeller.com
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