Body Visions Fitness Centre
835 Pulaski Hwy.
Bear, 328-8484
www.bodyvisions.net
Classes are taught regularly. All levels are welcome.
Forever Fit Foundation
1510 E. Lebanon Road
Dover, 698-5201
328 Kennett Pike,
Chadds Ford, Pa., 423-1816
www.foreverfitfoundation.com
Forever Fit is the only personal training business to have a full apparatus Pilates studio in both Kent and Sussex counties. Certified professionals teach the apparatus and mat classes. Exercises incorporate the body-mind connection by using breathing techniques and the deep abdominal muscles. Classes are capped off at 10 students. Private sessions are also offered. Classes cost $18 each. (Forever Fit also offers classes at Quest Fitness in Lewes at 17252 N. Village Main Blvd.)
Freeman Fitness Center
Sea Colony Resort
38994 West Way Drive
Bethany Beach, 539-4511
Both mat and equipment courses are taught by AFTA- or Ace-certified instructors. Pilates and More includes Pilates, yoga and resistance moves that focus on the abs and core. The courses use equipment such as body bars and exercise balls. Group classes have five to 30 or more participants. All levels are welcome. Equipment and mats are provided. Classes are open to the public for $5 each and come in packages ranging from $20 to $40.
Gold’s Gym
650 S. Bay Road
Dover, 678-GOLD
3712 Highway One, No. 11
Rehoboth Beach, 226-GOLD
www.goldsgyms.com
The Rehoboth Beach location offers Body Flow, a course that combines yoga, tai chi and Pilates. The hour-long class is great for exercising the core. Groups are made up of five to 15 participants. All instructors are certified by the Lesmills program. The gym provides mats. Class fee included in gym membership. Non-members can pay a day fee that covers usage of all facilities.
Heather’s Holistic Health
1169 Walker Road
Dover, 678-3433
www.heathersholistichealth.com
Marisa Klarich, one of the only power Pilates- and classical Pilates-certified instructors in the area, teaches here. Private and semi-private sessions are available. Semi-private classes are made up of about six people and cost $45 for six weeks. Private classes are $65 for six weeks. The class is held once a week for an hour. All levels of core fitness are welcome to join day or evening group mat classes.
Hockessin Activity Center
Hockessin Police Athletic League
7259 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, 239-8861
www.nccde.org
Certified instructors teach Mat Pilates and Pilates on the Ball in classes of five to 20. Classes focus on strengthening the “powerhouse” region of the body: core muscles, inner and outer thighs, and buttocks. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats, but exercise balls are provided. Beginner and intermediate levels are offered. Sign up is on a monthly basis, with classes priced at $6 per hour. Membership is not required.
Kirkwood Fitness & Raquetball Club
1750 Kirkwood Hwy.
Newark, 737-6877
1800 Naamans Road
Wilmington, 529-1865
1646 West Chester Pike
Westtown, Pa., (610) 431-1410
www.kirkwoodfitness.com
This class works on toning and building core muscles while burning body fat. About 15 participants are in each class. Beginner and advanced courses are offered. Participants must bring their own mats. Gym membership ($35 a month) required.
Physicore
5347B Limestone Road
Shops of Limestone Hills
Wilmington, 383 4628
www.physicore.com
This fitness studio, new in March, offers advanced STOTT Pilates apparatus taught by certified instructors. Incorporating a modern technique, the class focuses on kinesiology and biomechanics. It applies principles of breath and movement while restoring balance and stability in muscles and joints. Physicore also offers “Mamalates” for fitness during and after pregnancy. All levels are welcome. Participants must bring their own mats. Pricing ranges from $15 to $20 per class.
Pincus/Grant Fitness Center
Bernard and Ruth Siegel
Jewish Community Center
101 Garden of Eden Road
Wilmington, 478-5660
www.siegeljcc.org
Instructor Meraz Narunsky teaches a class based on matwork Pilates, incorporating various exercise methods and techniques. The fitness center also offers “Spinlates,” a total body workout combining 45 minutes of spinning, and Express Pilates, which goes through the different exercise sequences continually. Instructor Kathleen Perkins offers Pilates Playhouse, a 90-minute core class that utilizes BOSUs, stability balls, bands and balloons to complete Pilate exercises. All levels are welcome. Equipment is provided. Classes are free for members and a variety of packages are offered for non-members.
Powerhouse Gym
589 Sussex Ave.
Seaford, 262-0262
www.powerhousegym.com
The Powerhouse Gym offers a class that combines both Pilates and yoga. All equipment is provided. The class is free for all members and $12 for drop-ins.
Quest Fitness
17252 N. Village Main Blvd., Suite 14-16
Lewes, 644-7020
River Walk Center
239 N.E. Front St.
Milford, 422-8808
www.questfitnesskayak.com
The Milford location offers Quest Core, a class that melds Pilates with general stability and abdominal exercises. The instructor can provide more advanced or basic moves depending on the fitness of the participant. Equipment is provided. The class is free to all members, $5 for non-members. (Forever Fit offers classes at the Lewes location. See its description above.)
Total Body Studio
Woodbrook Professional Center
1058 S. Governors Ave., Suite 101
Dover, 730-1600
www.totalbodystudio.net
Instructor Marisa Klarich teaches Power Pilates and Classical Pilates, incorporating highly effective methods for total body conditioning, muscle control and mental focus. All levels of core fitness are welcome. Private and semi-private sessions available.
The Village Gym
600 N. Broad St.
Middletown, 376-3060
www.thevillagegym.com
A certified instructor teaches a year-round mat- and floor-based class with a focus on core training and stretching. The class is open to all levels. The instructor tailors moves to meet the experience of each participant. Classes range from five to 15 students. The instructor provides exercises balls and other equipment for occasional use during the class, in addition to mats. A $10 drop-in fee covers all classes at The Village Gym for one day. Some membership plans include Pilates classes.
YMCA of Delaware
All locations
www.ymcade.org/
Generally, the YMCA offers two Pilates classes: Pilates Mat Basics and Pure Pilates. Pilates Mat Basics offers strengthening and stretching, aiming at the body’s powerhouse: abdomen, hips, lower back and buttocks. Pilates is meant to strengthen muscles, promote flexibility and balance, and unite body and mind. Pure Pilates is a more advanced class for members who have a basic grasp of simple Pilates moves. The YMCA also offers an entry-level mat exercise Pilates class. Participants must bring their own equipment. Classes are open to all members.
The Zone Fitness and Wellness Center
130 Executive Drive, Suite 8
Pencader Corporate Center
Newark, 369-ZONE (9663)
www.thezonefitness.com
A 45/45 Hi/Lo Pilates class incorporates 45 minutes of classic floor aerobics and ends with 45 minutes of intense Pilates. The class is designed for moderate impact and varied intensity. The center also offers a classic Pilates class, designed to increase core strength and endurance. In addition, the Power Pump class offers a complete body workout incorporating weights and Pilates with varied intensity and low impact. Participants must bring a mat for all Pilates classes. The class is open to all levels.