Stretch Your Limits
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Chicago, Stretch Your Limits leans toward Mat Pilates 7.8×, Pilates 3.2× and Solar plexus 1.7×.
How Stretch Your Limits feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of ChicagoPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Stretch Your Limits
Stretch Your Limits is a Pilates studio on the second floor at 6125 N Cicero Ave, in the Sauganash and Forest Glen area of Chicago. Pilates is nearly the whole timetable, with mat work, circuits and some barre. Most classes start in the morning, so the studio suits people who like to practice early in the day.
It suits you if
- you prefer early morning practice
- you want mat Pilates or barre
- you like to switch between studio and virtual classes
Read more about Stretch Your LimitsWhat the studio teaches, How the week runs
What the studio teaches
Pilates makes up almost all of the schedule here. Mat Pilates is the most common style, and the studio also offers Pilates circuits and an advanced circuit for more experienced practitioners. Barre appears in a smaller number of classes, so the timetable stays focused on a single method.
Classes run around 45 minutes, with the advanced circuit a little longer. The studio offers in-person sessions alongside virtual ones, including mat Pilates, basic barre and a cardio blast, so you can keep a regular practice when you cannot get to Cicero Avenue.
How the week runs
Most of the week is in the morning. A good share of classes start before 9am, with 7am among the earliest starts, and Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays are the busiest days. Evening classes make up about a fifth of the timetable, with the latest start at 6:45pm.
The classes are in English, and the timetable is built around a steady morning rhythm, so it fits well into a day that starts early. Weekend classes are a smaller part of the schedule.
Stretch Your Limits: questions and answers
Where is Stretch Your Limits?
Stretch Your Limits sits at 6125 N Cicero Ave, second floor, in the Sauganash and Forest Glen part of the north side. Most of its classes are Pilates, with a few barre sessions among them.
Can I practice from home as well as in the studio?
Yes. Some classes run in the studio and others are offered virtually, so you can choose the format that fits your week. The virtual options include mat Pilates, basic barre and a cardio blast.
When do most people practice here?
Most classes start in the morning, and a good number begin before 9am, with 7am among the earliest starts. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Mondays are the busiest days. Evening classes run until 6:45pm.
Is it good for beginners?
Stretch Your Limits lists its classes at a few levels. Mat Pilates is the most common style, and there is a smaller group of experienced classes, including an advanced Pilates circuit. Mat and basic barre classes are a good place to start if you are new to either.
How long are the classes?
The classes run about 45 minutes, and the advanced circuit runs a little longer at 50 minutes. That is a short session, easy to fit before work or on a weekend morning.
What kind of work do the classes focus on?
Core and pelvic floor work runs through a few of the classes, and a few carry a stronger energy. Most of the week is focused on Pilates itself, so the classes give you a consistent practice to return to.