Pilates Body Shaping is located inside the 8th Street Studio.  Our beautiful, spacious studio, offers the finest equipment with a staff of instructors that have completed the most vigorous training available.

Our Philosophy

We are dedicated to teaching this system of exercise as it was originally developed by Joseph Pilates.  Encouraging the mind and body to work together puts us on the path to achieving overall wellness.

 
All Pilates is NOT the same!

All of our instructors are trained through an extensive certification program that takes a minimum of a year and a half to complete. We are the ONLY certification center in North Carolina for Romana's Pilates and hold true to the proven method of Joseph Pilates. We all share the same philosophy  and know modifications to keep you safe regardless of injury or body type.


 
What is Pilates?

Pilates is a total body conditioning system that strengthens and stretches the body through controlled movements.  Many of the exercises are done lying down so you are not working against gravity.  We have a fully equipped studio that enables us to use apparatus designed to help you find the muscles we are working to strengthen and lengthen. Your “Powerhouse”refers to your entire abdominal region, lower back and buttocks.  By initiating your movements from your Powerhouse, you are working the body in the most efficient manner possible.  You engage several muscle groups at the same time- stretching one group while strengthening another.  This allows for maximum benefits without countless repetitions.  Pilates also addresses muscular imbalances.  We encourage the body to work evenly on both sides and strengthen weak areas and/or sides of the body.  Strengthening and stretching through control.