the Best Pilates & Body Sculpting STUDIO IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

A typical Pilates workout in our Alexandria, VA studio focuses on building core strength, improving flexibility, and increasing overall body control and balance. You’ll perform exercises on our specialized, proprietary reformer. Pilates uses controlled, precise movements that engage deep postural muscles.

The workout begins with a warm-up that includes breathing exercises and gentle stretches. Then, you’ll complete a series of intense exercises that target the abdominal, back, and hip muscles. Each session includes blocks focusing on the legs, arms, and glutes. For the final bit of class, you’ll finish with cool-down exercises and stretching to improve flexibility and relax the body.

It’s possible to reduce belly fat through Pilates, in conjunction with smart nutrition and movement. We focus on building core strength and improving body balance and control. The core exercises in Pilates engage the deep abdominal muscles, which can tone your stomach and give the appearance of a flatter belly.

Because Pilates emphasizes proper posture and alignment, it can also improve how you use your abdominal muscles. This makes your core stronger and more effective at burning fat.

Remember that Pilates alone isn’t a weight loss program. Instead, combine it with a healthy diet and regular cardiovascular activity to get optimal results.

The amount of time it takes to see results from Pilates can vary per person. Factors like the frequency and intensity of your workouts, your overall health and fitness, and your starting fitness level can affect when you see results. Some people notice results in as little as a few weeks. Others may need several months of consistent Pilates before seeing changes.

We recommend attending pilates classes at least twice a week. This will help build muscle, improve posture and flexibility, and burn calories. In addition, you’ll show improvement in your body tone and the number on the scale.

Incorporating Pilates into a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and other exercises, can enhance the benefits and accelerate results.

Pilates can be beneficial for toning and strengthening the muscles under your skin. This gives the appearance of tighter and firmer skin. Core exercises in Pilates, such as the Plank, the Hundred, and the Roll-Up, target the deep abdominal and glute muscles.

While Pilates may help tone and firm certain parts of your body, the practice alone may not be enough to tighten loose skin significantly. Your skin’s elasticity depends on many factors like age and genetics.

For all classes at sculp’d+ in Old Town Alexandria, we encourage you to wear comfortable and form-fitting clothing. Loose-fitting clothing can make it difficult for the instructor to see your form and make adjustments as needed. 

It’s best to wear clothing that allows for a full range of motion and won’t restrict your movements. Usually, people wear form-fitting athletic attire like leggings, yoga pants, tank tops, or fitted shirts that stay tucked in during exercises. All in-class guests are required to wear grippy socks – and have a super cute collection in our clothing boutique!