pilates classes
We offer Private & Semi-Private Pilates Classes. Pilates is one of the most effective, low impact ways to support sustainable weight loss, preserve lean muscle tissue, and build functional strength, especially as metabolism and hormone levels shift over time.
Personalized Instruction with Ilyse Wassermann
True wellness requires a cohesive approach between movement and fuel. Ilyse Wassermann combines her background as both a certified Pilates Instructor and Nutritionist to deliver a fully integrated mind body program tailored to your unique goals.
Private Sessions: Dedicated, one on one attention designed around your biomechanics, recovery needs, and fitness level.
Semi Private Classes: Duo classes training for two that combines individualized correction and form guidance with the energy and motivation of a shared workout.
Integrated Nutritional Support: Align your movement directly with customized nutritional strategies to optimize fat loss, protect muscle mass, and sustain daily energy.
Book your private or semi private session today to experience how personalized Pilates and evidence based nutrition can transform your strength, mobility, and overall vitality.
Preserving Muscle Mass (Combating Age Related Muscle Loss)
As we age, natural muscle loss (sarcopenia) accelerates, leading to joint stiffness, reduced mobility, and a slower metabolic rate. Pilates provides targeted, spring loaded resistance training that recruits deep stabilizing muscles without putting harsh stress on the joints.
Eccentric Muscle Activation: Pilates emphasizes slow, controlled lengthening under tension, which builds dense, toned muscle fibers and protects bone density.
Core and Postural Alignment: Strengthening the transverse abdominis, pelvic floor, and spinal stabilizers restores posture, eliminates back strain, and keeps you moving pain free.
Accelerating Weight Loss and Metabolic Health
While cardio burns calories in the moment, building and maintaining lean muscle mass raises your basal metabolic rate, allowing your body to burn more energy throughout the day. Integrating Reformer Pilates into a weight management plan prevents the muscle loss often caused by caloric deficits, ensuring that weight lost comes from fat rather than functional muscle.