The Pilates workout is a smart choice for men, women and teenagers that prefer a no-nonsense approach to body sculpting, and Austin offers some of the best in Pilates classes for the beginner through advanced levels. The key to a good Pilates routine is to target and strengthen the core, while elongating aesthetic muscles lines in the legs, arms and back. The total workout time to achieve maximum benefits is often faster and less strenuous than lifting weights, making Pilates the ideal body conditioning tool for the busy professional. The Pilates workout is fast, fun and may be the easiest way to whip your body into shape with muscle cuts that resemble a dancer, rather than a bodybuilder. If your aim is for a lean and mean look this year, Austin Pilates classes will get you there in a hurry.

Pilates classes are available with mat work only for stretching and toning, or you may opt for a challenging routine on the official Pilates equipment to include the Reformer or Trapeze units. The Pilates equipment targets the core muscle groups with a non-jarring, Teflon-smooth gliding motion to lengthen and strengthen the major muscle groups, while building stamina and endurance. Take your favorite brand of Pilates class by individual appointment or have fun with a group session and get motivated. Austin offers some of the best Pilates instructors and classes in the region, with scheduled workout days to meet most budgets and time frames.

To get you started, here’s a partial Austin round-up for a Pilates class near you:

1. Hottie Pilates, 11805 Fm 2244, #600, Austin, TX (512) 992-1790

2. Stillpoint Pilates, 707 W 7th Street, Austin, TX (512) 477-7775

3. Core and More Pilates, 1200 Lakeway Drive, Austin, TX (512) 261-9222

4. Poise Pilates Studio, 5706 Chesterfield Ave, Austin, TX (512) 297- 7852

5. Pilates Private Prctice, LLC, 2417 Buell Ave, Austin, TX (512) 740-7857

6. Pilates Studio Ann Arnoult, 3016 Guadalupe Street, #B175, Austin, TX (512) 480-0662

7. Pilates 360, 3638 Bee Caves Road, #103, Austin, TX (512) 732-2002

8. Pilates Connections, 9707 Anderson Mill Road, #310, Austin, TX (512) 249-5390

9. Reform Pilates, 3110 Windsor Road, # A, Austin, TX (512) 236-9595

10. Pilates Center of Austin, 8229 Shoal Creek Blvd, # 104, Austin, TX (512) 467-8009