Pilates + Lululemon = Do it.

Heads up: The new Lululemon Athletica store in Milwaukee is offering free Pilates classes during the month of May! If you’re not familiar with the company, they sell yoga-inspired clothing and running apparel and have recently set up shop in the Third Ward. Their showroom is full of drool-worthy goodies and they’ve also been bringing local yoga and Pilates teachers to the store for complimentary classes. This month, Patty The Lift PIlates will be teaching on Thurdsay evenings and Trey from Pilates on the Lake will lead a mat class on Saturday mornings. And did you catch the part . . . → Read More: Pilates + Lululemon = Do it.

Here We Go Again: Thursday Night Beginning Pilates!

Miss last week’s Introduction to Pilates class and still want to learn what it’s all about? Well, you have yet another chance! There are twelve spots open and all you have to do is sign up here to reserve your place in this week’s class. Meet in the lobby for a tour of the MAC facilities followed by an hour long mat class and a short introduction to the Pilates machines.. The cost is only $5 and there is no need to bring anything- other than your fabulous self! Boys, did you know that PIlates was originally created for . . . → Read More: Here We Go Again: Thursday Night Beginning Pilates!

Get Your Pilates on! (You Know You Wanna)

Miss last week’s Introduction to Pilates class and still want to learn what it’s all about? Well, you have another chance! There’s still plenty of spots open so sign up here to reserve your place in this week’s class. Meet in the lobby for a tour of the MAC facilities followed by an hour long mat class and a short introduction to the Pilates machines.. The cost is only $5 and there is no need to bring anything- other than your fabulous self! Boys, did you know that PIlates was originally created for men? It’s not . . . → Read More: Get Your Pilates on! (You Know You Wanna)

Intro to Pilates Signup!

Remember when I mentioned something about a beginning Pilates mat class for Fit Milwaukee readers? Well here’s all the info you need if you would like to join us:

When: Thursday, February 25th @ 6:30pm

Where: The Lift Pilates 758 N. Broadway (Inside the Milwaukee Athletic Club)

We will be meeting in the lobby at 6:30pm for a short tour of the club, followed by a one hour mat class at 7.

Cost: Only $5 a class! Seriously, that is a good deal.

If you are interested please sign up in advance here. Feel . . . → Read More: Intro to Pilates Signup!

Your Pilates Questions Answered!

Fit Milwaukee welcomes Angie Sorge (a.k.a. @mrsajbombers or “The A” in AJ Bombers) as she dishes on her Pilates training and how it has changed her body for the better:

What is your fitness background?

I became involved in exercise classes at the urging of a friend many years ago. Prior to that I hadn’t been particularly active, especially not on a daily basis. I began taking step classes and loved the group atmosphere. Soon I was taking 4 to 6 step classes per week. It was often many of the same people in each class . . . → Read More: Your Pilates Questions Answered!

Adventure: Pilates Mat Class

Next on my mission to try new things is a Pilates mat class. Ok, so technically this isn’t totally new for me since I took Pilates back in college but it’s been many many years. Trust me. Anyway, when I decided to rediscover my rock hard abs I was pointed in the direction of The Lift Pilates Studio, located inside the Milwaukee Athletic Club downtown. (Don’t worry- you need not be a member of MAC to take a class here.)

First of all let’s get this question out of the way: What exactly is Pilates? The short answer . . . → Read More: Adventure: Pilates Mat Class