Marlborough Pilates Studio Plus

I went to Mary Beth for the first time last week. She was very professional and her expertise was instantly evident. I am very enthusiastic about beginning pilates and a feel fortunate to have found such an excellent instructor.

A big shout out to Marybeth and her team for the amazing job they've done thought COVID-19. In the early days, they shifted quickly and smoothly to Zoom-based classes. They were creative with DIY props such as paper plates and washcloths to replicate in-studio exercises.  And they coordinated contact-free pick up of equipment and accessories for rent or purchase for people who wanted to have balls/bands/sticks at home to enhance their workouts. And when the studio could reopen, Marybeth did an excellent job ensuring everyone's safety and communicating the guidelines very clearly. And even though they're back open, they're continuing to offer Zoom classes for people like me who are not ready to take onsite classes yet. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to stretch, strengthen, breathe with intention, and move during these stressful times. I am typically on 4-5 Zoom calls a day, but my pilates sessions are my favorite ones!

Great class this morning Ken!!  Your classes have a perfect mix of stretching and work!  I always feel great afterwards.  Thanks~

Great mid-day workout with Carolyn today. The perfect combination of stretching and strengthening exercises.

Great zoom class today! It’s always nicer to work out with others.

Marybeth thank you for doing online classes.  I took my first one today, the Pilates Stick class and it was a great class.  As close as you can get to being in the studio.  Marybeth could see each of us and offer advice as we went through the class.  Pilates class is essential for the health of my back and being able to still have class was amazing! Looking forward to more online classes until we get through all of this craziness.

Today's class with Sue is just what I needed to relax my sore neck and shoulders, ease tension and work some muscles! Sue is a wonderful, encouraging teacher, always making sure her students are in correct form and she always explains the why behind each move. I loved it!

Had a great virtual Pilates mat class today. Marybeth led a class full of options for every level of strength and flexibility. What I find amazing is how fluidly she is able to do that so my own workout is not interrupted by all the options available for various exercises. Thanks Marybeth!

Great classes with a variety of times that work with your schedule! Due to our current circumstances with shelter-in-place orders, the online classes they offer are perfect! You get to interact with your instructor and get the experience of an in-person class. It's a great way to start your day and feel energized :)

Pilates stick online 4/2 @8:30
Reformers for sale:   $4.29 at Big Y!
Today, in addition to using our pilates stick, Marybeth used washcloths, paper plates, and 2 sides of a cereal box as props to replicate exercises we usually do on the reformer.  The props became the carriage on the reformer.  Placing our feet on the paper plates (or parts of a Kashi box) we were able to slide our legs apart and pull them together, using our thighs and challenging our balance (think “Pick the flowers” sequence on the reformer).  So simple and so awesome.  We also used them to enhance some mat exercises.  No idle hands, no devil’s workshop at Marybeth’s house during the shutdown:  she’s working hard to keep us fit and sane.  Thanks for your creativity, MB-today’s class was a blast!