Physique BK
26 classes in the next two weeks with 7 facilitators.
- Every day: Classes seven days a week.
- Their week, every SundayIn one email with everyone you follow, on Sunday mornings.
- First to hear of workshops and retreatsAs soon as they are announced.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of New York, Physique BK leans toward Mat Pilates 6.4×, Strength 2× and Core and pelvic floor 1.5×.
How Physique BK feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of New YorkWho leads here
Prices and booking
Each class links straight to Physique BK’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 Physique BK
Physique BK is a studio in Gravesend and Homecrest, on Avenue U in Brooklyn. Its schedule is built around Pilates, with core, strength and mat work making up a large share of the week. Classes are mostly an hour long and fill the mornings and early evenings, so the studio suits people who want a steady, structured routine close to home.
It suits you if
- you want a regular Pilates routine near home
- you prefer structured mat and core work
- you train early in the morning before your day starts
At a glance
Read more about Physique BKWhat the studio offers, How the week runs
What the studio offers
Physique BK keeps a steady focus on Pilates. The timetable includes Mat Pilates, a core class built around the abdominals and pelvic floor, and several strength formats that use weights, bands and the ball. Yoga, breathwork and somatic movement are present too, though less often.
Most classes run for about an hour. Yoga Strength is longer at 75 minutes, and a free workshop on activating the core and pelvic floor runs for 45 minutes.
How the week runs
Mornings carry most of the week, with the earliest class at 7:30am and clusters of starts at 8:30am and 9:30am. Evenings have a smaller share, with the busiest start at 6:30pm and the latest at 7:30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are the days when the most classes run.
The studio's own website, physiquebk.com, lists the current schedule and how to book, and classes are taken directly through the studio.
Physique BK: questions and answers
Where is Physique BK?
Physique BK is at 372 Avenue U in the Gravesend and Homecrest part of Brooklyn. Its schedule centers on Pilates-based classes, with strength, yoga and breathwork also on the timetable.
How long are the classes?
Most classes at Physique BK are about an hour long. Some run longer, like the 75-minute Yoga Strength class, and a few are shorter workshops.
What kinds of classes does Physique BK offer?
Core and pelvic floor work, Pilates, strength and Mat Pilates each make up about a third of the timetable. Yoga, breathwork, somatic movement and power yoga appear less often, and there are classes for all levels.
When do most people practice here?
Most classes start in the morning, with the earliest at 7:30am and the busiest starts at 7:30am, 8:30am and 9:30am. In the evening the busiest start is 6:30pm, and the latest class starts at 7:30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are the busiest days.
Who leads the classes?
Several facilitators teach regularly, including Leah Schinsing, Bryanna Strickland, Allison Fan and Marcey Gindi. Jennifer Ayzman, Emily Fawcett and Dr. Deborah Dweck Abady also lead many of the classes.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, the timetable includes All levels classes alongside more intense strength and sculpt options. Beginners can start with Classic Mat Pilates or the core class, then move up to the heavier strength formats as they get comfortable.