Marlborough Pilates Studio Plus

Long periods of sitting while traveling and lack of self discipline to practice pilates while on vacation caused my back to act up for the last 8 days:  huge knot in the lower back accompanied by occasional twinges bordering on spasms.  I used my roller at home and concluded Marybeth’s blog of 9/2/19 was correct:  use pilates to work it out.  I signed up for daily reformer and tower classes by Marybeth, Ken and Erin.  They took care of me.  They all made suggestions on modifications and using props (that beautiful, powerful red ball!!!) to help relax  the muscles.  I moved cautiously and I received relief.  At home, if I sat too long, I stiffened up, so I would do stretches we had done in class and the pain would subside.  Priceless.
. . .  As if I needed more proof of the benefits of Pilates.  I so appreciate our instructors, their caring and professionalism.  Thank you Marybeth, Ken and Erin (and tomorrow, Sue!)

Just did my first return to Life Mat class with Carolyn and I really enjoyed it! Carolyn is precise and explains all the positions clearly. Thanks for the great class!

Super Reformer class today Erin! I appreciate that you were able to listen to my vague explanation of a 'hitch' somewhere in my hip during Mermaid and immediately find a solution! The big picture is always my goal but it's the attention to the minute details on any given day that makes such a HUGE difference. Thanks for always helping me improve.

Thanks for the reformer class this morning Sue!  I  love your precision :-)

A good mat Pilates class with a very knowledgeable instructor this morning. I’m new to Marlborough Pilates and I appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the variety of classes. A great way to start your day!

Great aeropilates class with Sue this morning!  I love the unique spin each instructor puts on their classes. It keeps the classes tad different each time!  The foam roller was a great addition at the start of class this morning!  Thanks Sue

Suspension Trainer with Susan, Tuesday June 26, 2019
Great class and  challenging.  I had two major breakthroughs in class today:  1. regular pushups (I’ve never been good at them) and pushups in straps(!)
Sue explained how to engage the shoulder blade muscles and not depend on just arms - it doubled my strength.  With practice, I believe I will  do a real
pushup!     2. Long spine (whaaa?)   I was nervous about long spine without the assist of the reformer, but Sue took us patiently step by step through the
necessary moves in the straps.  With each step I became more confident - And I did it!    Susan was so clear explaining the exercises.  Great class.  
I felt great both physically  and mentally when I left class.  I felt so confident.  Thanks, Sue!

Saturday morning aeropilates!!  Always a challenge but feel so great afterwards. Thanks Marybeth for the challenge so bright & early :).

I have been taking private classes from Ken for the last two months. He is amazing. I originally took the classes to build my inner core and build my overall strength, as I have Osteoporosis pretty bad. I broke a toe two weeks ago, skipped one week of sessions and the next week Ken  said we’ll figure out what you can do around your toe. And he did! He is soo good!

I have been taking private classes with Ken for a month now to help me on issues with  my knee and spine.  The attention to detail and constant reminders and corrections that Ken does reminds me to continue throughout the week.  Ken is very passionate about what he does and it is a nice feeling to be in his care.  I always feel great leaving the studio and hoping for continued relief of pain.  Marlborough Pilates Studio Plus has always been my go to place and love the caring/passionate instructors and people that you meet there.