BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium
BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium is a studio in Park Slope with classes in Pilates. About 6 classes a week with 6 facilitators, busiest on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Most classes start in the morning.
- Every day: Classes seven days a week.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of New York, BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium leans toward Solar plexus 1.7× and Fire 1.6×.
How BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of New YorkWho leads here
Angelina2 classes in two weeksCandice2 classes in two weeksJonathan2 classes in two weeksLauren2 classes in two weeksPeggy2 classes in two weeksVanessa2 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
Each class links straight to BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium
BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium sits on 5th Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and has offered Pilates since 1999. The studio is built around reformer work and a wider range of Pilates equipment, with classes that range from one-on-one sessions to small groups. Most of the week is Pilates, and the schedule leans toward morning and weekend practice.
It suits you if
- you like working on the reformer
- you prefer morning or weekend practice
- you want to learn with a teacher one-on-one first
At a glance
6classes this week
6facilitators
Read more about BodyTonic Pilates GymnasiumWhat the studio offers, When and with whom to practice
What the studio offers
BodyTonic describes itself as a Pilates studio with a focus on strength, mobility and body awareness. Nearly all of the classes are Pilates, so the studio is a good place to go deeper into the method rather than to find a mix of styles.
The equipment is central. Alongside the reformer, the studio uses a wider array of Pilates apparatus, including the tower and springs. Private sessions allow a teacher to work with you directly on this equipment, and the small-group formats keep the number of people in each class limited.
When and with whom to practice
Most classes start in the morning, and about half of the week falls before noon. Weekend sessions make up more than half of all classes, and Saturday and Wednesday are the busiest days. Evening classes are fewer, with the latest start at 7pm.
About ten facilitators lead the classes. Jonathan, Peggy, Lauren, Angelina, Vanessa and Candice teach the most of them, and the studio's own description notes that the staff keeps learning and that the equipment is maintained regularly.
BodyTonic Pilates Gymnasium: questions and answers
What kind of classes does BodyTonic offer?
Pilates is the core practice here, and nearly every class on the schedule is a form of it. The studio leans toward reformer work, private sessions and small group formats, with a few classes built around the tower and springs.
When do most people practice at BodyTonic?
Most classes start in the morning, and a fair share begin before 9am. Midday and weekend sessions are also common, and the evening starts are fewer. Wednesdays and Saturdays tend to be the busiest days.
Is BodyTonic a good place to start Pilates?
Yes. The studio offers private sessions where you work one-on-one with a teacher, which is a good way to learn the equipment before joining a group. Jonathan, Peggy, Lauren, Angelina, Vanessa and Candice are among the facilitators who lead the most classes.
What is the Pilates Springs and Props class like?
Pilates Springs and Props is a class that uses the half-cadillac with leg springs, arm springs, a roll back bar, a tower bar and a range of small props. It is limited to seven people and runs about 60 minutes.
How long are the classes, and what should I expect on a first visit?
Classes usually run about 60 minutes. The studio's own description mentions a few tiers of practice and an Intro Offer for newcomers, and it notes that the equipment is maintained regularly and the teaching staff keeps learning.