Super-fab celebs like the Kardashians, Hailey Bieber, Lara Worthington and Phoebe Tonkin are switching out high-intensity sweat sessions for the once-humble practice of Pilates…but what is behind this sudden surge in popularity? Well, Pilates is hardly a new form of exercise, having been introduced to our trendy populous by Joseph Pilates more than a century ago, yet much like Fleetwood Mac’s classic “Dreams” on TikTok, it seems social media has been the driving force behind the recent resurgence of the low-impact workout.

 

That…and the global pandemic that closed gyms and confined exercise buffs to their homes for the majority of a year. 

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed our interest in simple exercises we can do from home, and over recent months, the Pilates culture has definitely grown, becoming prominent in the workout routines of so many and offered in most gyms and studios. Indeed, Pilates involves movement that is both functional and challenging, and the results – in many cases – are life-changing. 

 

Once you have experienced how this exercise alters both your body and mind, you won’t look back…and it is to this end that we’ve put together our list of the best Pilates classes offered near Woodland Hills.

 

Blue Sky Pilates, located at 6411 Platt Avenue in West Hills, helps bring out your sexy socialite within, offering classes that will transform and strengthen your body and your mind. Open seven days a week and boasting both private and small group courses to fit any busy lifestyle – even if you haven’t been “keeping up with the Kardashians” – Blue Sky exudes a positive energy from the moment you walk in and gaze at the high ceilings, the open-air feeling that natural light brings into the space and the friendly, caring staff at your disposal to help you achieve your fitness goals. The facility’s mission statement tells you everything you need to know: “To provide masterful instruction in the Pilates method to clients of all ages and abilities, in a friendly and supportive environment, increasing their quality of life on a measurable level.”

 

Pilates Plus L.A., with locations throughout Los Angeles but situated at 21779 Ventura Boulevard in Woodland Hills, offers what can only be described as a myriad of Pilates learning options, from two encompassing packages – the Valley and the Malibu – to a number of workouts guaranteed to get your blood pumping. At the heart of Pilates Plus’ efforts is the Lagree Method, which combines strength, endurance, cardio, balance and flexibility in each and every move, with slow-controlled movements and fast transitions to help you hit maximum exertion with zero periods of rest. You’ll maintain an elevated heart rate and stay in your fat-burning zone for the full class, this revolutionary workout sculpting your physique in ways traditional exercise cannot…from start to finish.

 

Boulevard Pilates, located at 20501 Ventura Boulevard Suite 342, is unique on L.A.’s mega-trendy Pilates scene in that the studio offers a Body Composition Testing session, which represents one of the primary keys to reaching any wellness goals. Headed by Pilates Wellness Coach Mark Stolyar, Boulevard Pilates helps people make positive changes while going after their fitness dreams, offering online classes in compliance with the City Executive Order that limits physical gatherings in gyms; you can contact the facility to learn more about its current operating schedule or to plan a virtual class.

 

Woodland Hills Pilates, a boutique reformer studio located in the west San Fernando Valley, believes that working out shouldn’t feel like a chore and that you shouldn’t feel like just a number. The studio strives for providing a relaxing environment, with airy natural lighting, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and special touches like complimentary water and toiletries. What’s more, Woodland Hills Pilates’ brand-new Balanced Body reformers are clean and well-maintained, and with only three in the studio, even group classes feel intimate and personalized. Try your first group class for only $20!

 

BeneFIT Body, located at 19720 Ventura Boulevard Suite 101, thinks outside the reformer, its professional instructors taking the importance of proper form and alignment – the foundation of Pilates – and incorporating it with TRX and Ballet Barre to safely challenge clients, regardless of skill level. Further, BeneFIT Body does not believe in levels to conquer, but rather that physical fitness is a lifelong journey; to this end, classes revolve around where you are in your personal journey. Whether you are developing the fundamentals, practicing your techniques or challenging what you have learned, BeneFIT Body provides classes to guide you safely through your fitness foray. 
As always, we recommend contacting any of the facilities in this article that you are interested in to ensure they are up and running during this (hopefully) tail end of the COVID pandemic.