{"id":24,"date":"2014-03-31T11:57:14","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T15:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-06-11T10:53:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:53:58","slug":"pilates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/fitness\/pilates\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build strength, flexibility, balance, and core stability through Pilates at FitRec. Whether you\u2019re brand new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, our classes and training options are designed to support all experience levels in a welcoming, inclusive environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>No prior experience required. All fitness levels welcome.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitrec.bu.edu\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?category=adult&amp;module=ar&amp;keyword=pil\">Register for Pilates Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Find the Right Pilates Option for You<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Pilates Option<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Format<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/fitness\/dropins\/\">Drop-In Mat Classes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Flexibility and trying Pilates<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Single-session group classes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitrec.bu.edu\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?keyword=pilates&amp;module=pm\">Private Pilates Training<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Personalized instruction<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">1-on-1 or semi-private<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitrec.bu.edu\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?category=adult&amp;module=ar&amp;keyword=pil\">Small Group Reformer Training<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Individualized attention<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Equipment-based small groups<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/physical-education\/\">Progressive Mat Classes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Building skills over time<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Multi-week series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>New to Pilates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prior experience required. All fitness levels welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying Pilates for the first time? You\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/pilates-instructors\/\">Our instructors<\/a> create supportive, welcoming environments where participants of all experience levels can feel comfortable learning and progressing at their own pace. Modifications and guidance are offered throughout class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" text-align:=\"\" left=\"\">Pilates may help improve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Core strength<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility and mobility<\/li>\n<li>Posture and alignment<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance and coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mind-body awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall movement efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Explore Our Pilates Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Drop-In Mat Classes<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible group classes that fit your schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drop-In Mat Classes provide a full-body Pilates workout using body weight and small props to improve strength, flexibility, posture, and mobility. Join individual sessions whenever it works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners trying Pilates for the first time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants seeking scheduling flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone looking for a lower-commitment option<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible attendance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supportive group environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessible for all experience levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/fitness\/dropins\/\">View Drop-In Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitrec.bu.edu\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?display=calendar&amp;keyword=fpc&amp;module=ar\">Register for a Drop-In Class<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Private Pilates Training<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized Pilates instruction tailored to your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work one-on-one with a certified Pilates instructor to create an individualized training plan based on your experience level, movement needs, and fitness goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available formats include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semi-private sessions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private training may be ideal for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners seeking individualized instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Injury recovery or movement re-education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletes cross-training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants wanting customized progression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible pacing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted movement support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal-specific programming<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitrec.bu.edu\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?keyword=pilates&amp;module=pm\">Private Pilates Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdZ8vBupdINr-bxq8C5sjPLVy17nSmlC3-qNAWoHcMB5TZZKw\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=112579161723003530930\">Private Pilates Interest Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Small Group Reformer Training<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience Pilates with specialized reformer equipment in a small-group setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reformer Pilates uses spring-based resistance equipment to provide support, alignment feedback, strength development, and deeper mobility work. Small class sizes allow for individualized attention while maintaining the energy of a group environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classes are capped at 4 participants and offered in 5-week and 10-week formats each semester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants seeking individualized attention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those interested in equipment-based Pilates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced Pilates participants deepening their practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small-group instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased instructor feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment-based resistance training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive skill development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/myfitrec.bu.edu\/webtrac\/web\/search.html?category=adult&amp;module=ar&amp;keyword=pil\">Register for Small Group Reformer Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfTK3n3fPGhdnrf6AxWQfBnhe8XqOaF4p6MbhDNgyr_G0J9XQ\/viewform\">Request a Make-Up Session<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Progressive Mat Classes<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build consistency, confidence, and skills over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive Mat Classes are structured multi-week series designed to help participants deepen their Pilates practice through guided progression and continued instructor support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants looking for accountability and routine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those interested in long-term progress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners wanting a structured introduction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediate participants refining technique<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skill progression over time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent instructor guidance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community-oriented environment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/physical-education\/\">Register for a Progressive Series<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Do I need Pilates experience?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Many classes are beginner-friendly and instructors provide modifications for varying experience levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What should I wear?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable athletic clothing that allows for movement is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What is the difference between Drop-In and Progressive classes?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drop-In 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