Lea Xu

instructor

Lincoln Park Pilates (formerly Heat 3.0)

Lea is a lifelong fitness enthusiast who discovered the transformative power of Pilates Reformer. Inspired to deepen her practice, Lea became a certified instructor to share the benefits of Pilates with others. She received her certification through the Andrea Metcalf Inc - 100 hour foundational training. With a foundation in diverse fitness practices, including yoga, Lea likes to use the Reformer to improve strength, flexibility, and posture while incorporating yoga’s emphasis on breath work, alignment, and mindfulness.Lea studied fashion design in undergrad and got her MBA in costume design from Rutgers. When not teaching, Lea enjoys exploring creativity through interior design and fashion design. In her spare time - Lea enjoys painting, playing tennis, hiking and traveling with her family.