We Pledge to give You a Six Pack... or Less.

I know what you're thinking...
Yet another fitness claim to give you six-pack abs.
(But what's with the "or less?")





​This pledge has nothing to do with six-pack abs (rectus abdominis for the anatomy geeks). This is about quality and safety for Pilates students. The hallmark of safe and effective Pilates is based on private and semi-private sessions.
Small group in our studio means 4-6 students, not 10 or more. This is the maximum number of students that we will accept into any apparatus class. Why? Because Pilates is safe and effective when practiced in small groups with excellent instructors. Not only is Pilates safe and effective -- it is profoundly life-changing.

So, today... Total Pilates Studio SOLEMNLY PEDGES TO YOU THAT WE WILL NEVER SUBJECT YOU TO A WATERED-DOWN PILATES REFORMER, TOWER OR CHAIR CLASS WITH MORE THAN SIX STUDENTS.
Would we make more money if we put 6+ people in a class? Yes. Could we claim that we are making Pilates more affordable? Yes. Would you be getting the best and safest Pilates experience? Absolutely not.

So why is "six" the magic number? When I became a certified Pilates instructor through the Pilates Method Alliance, I agreed to abide by the PMA Code of Ethics, which specified

• 1 teacher for a maximum of 10 students in a Mat class
• 1 teacher for a maximum of 5 students in a studio setting or equipment class. 

Now the PMA Code of Ethics has been updated to:

• Maintain appropriate teacher-to-student ratios in all class settings.

​A quality Pilates session consists of

• Individual instruction 
• Hands-on guidance
• Personalized modifications to challenge or assist each student
• Customized equipment settings for each body type

All of this must be provided by a comprehensively trained, certified instructor who can teach the entire Pilates Method. Otherwise, you are settling for less than you deserve.
Remember our Six-Pack Pledge. We'll revisit this again soon.

​In the meantime please comment below.

Pilates Love,
Lisa







 
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