Pilates Heartcore

Pilates Heartcore is truly amazing. The studio is beautiful and has every type of pilates equipment. The instructors give individualized corrections and make sure the equipment is used safely. Each class is unique, exciting, and well planned out. There is a culture of respect and body positivity so that everyone feels comfortable and accepted. The pricing is also extremely reasonable. An overall wonderful place to practice Pilates!

My wife first convinced me to try a class at Heart Core Pilates, and I’ll admit, I was skeptical. I figured I’d be stretching a bit, maybe working my core a little, and mostly just showing up to be supportive. Fast forward to now, me and my wife are competing over what classes we go to. Katie (the owner) is awesome, super friendly, super knowledgeable, and somehow makes you forget you’re actually working hard. The vibe in the studio is really relaxed and fun, but don’t get me wrong, you’ll still get a legit workout. I leave every class feeling like I did something good for my body (and sometimes question all my life choices during plank holds). What I also love is how flexible the pricing is. You can do single classes, buy a package, or go with a monthly subscription depending on what works best for you. No pressure, no weird salesy vibe, just options that actually make sense. Honestly, if you’re looking for a place that’s low-key, fun, and still gives you a great workout, Heart Core is it. Just don’t be surprised if you start looking forward to Pilates. I definitely didn’t see that coming.

For the past three years, my wife and I have been doing Pilates with Katie's Studio. I am a 70 year old guy and I feel better now than I did when I was in my 50’s. My lower back and hips were often tight, stiff, and sore. Like most people, I was in a few accidents when I was younger. In my 20’s, I began seeing a chiropractor, and in my 50’s, I started getting massages. Usually this brought relief, but it was temporary. Our daughter, who attends Katie's studio, explained how Pilates strengthens your body and tightens your core. My wife began five years ago and kept telling me how better she felt. We live in Iowa and are only able to go to Katie’s studio when we are visiting California. So we are grateful that she offers online classes. I started doing online Pilates twice a week. Within a few weeks I noticed that I felt better. After a year - Wow, this really works! I noticed big improvements. After three years, I feel awesome! I believe that since my muscles and body had not been used correctly for so long, they didn’t know what normal was. Pilates retrained them. I notice that I walk differently and stand up straighter, and seldom have hip pain. Pilates with Katie (and Heather) has been a huge benefit for me! REMEMBER - Katie offers two online Virtual-Mat sessions each week. And online classes are only 1/2 credit. These are great classes that you can do at home. - Sundays at 11:00, taught by Katie - Thursdays at 10:30, taught by Heather

So over that pasts months, I have been in the process of getting myself into better shape. I have dropped 75 pounds since February of this year, and wanted another modality of exercise other than the gym. I have challenges with my knees and rotator cuff on both sides, and Katie said "no problem" we can work with that. I have looked at many various Pilates studios and decided on Pilates Heartcore. My intro class with Katie was NEXT LEVEL. She was kind, patient and knew what she was doing. That said, I signed up for a package of classes and my first class with Lyndsie was WOO WOO! If the other instructors are like my first two I am so good. I think I have found a new home. Thank you for having this studio and making Pilates FUN! Kind Regards, Gil

I've been going to Pilates Heartcore for almost a year and a half. I love all the trainers! They sparkle with irreverent humor while leading thoughtful workouts. I feel so fortunate to have found this studio. The owner has created a top-notch business, with a clean, spacious and well-organized program. The web site is easy to use for scheduling. Most importantly, I feel good when I go to class and feel lasting benefits in my posture, strength and we-being.