Align Pilates Review - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Align Pilates is located in the Uptown area of Minneapolis, Minnesota, near Lake Calhoun. The studio opened in 2003 and welcomes all fitness abilities from novices to athletes. Five different Pilates classes are offered at this studio: Mat Pliates 1, Mat Pilates 2, Reformer 1, Reformer 2, and Reformer Plus. Along with Pilates, this studio offers yoga, kettlebell classes, stretch classes and Gyrokinesis. Class sizes are limited, depending on the discipline. Drop-ins are allowed but reservations are recommended. Signing up is easy. The schedule is posted online and lists class availability, time, and instructor. Students can register and pay for the class online. The studio does take phone reservations as well. Classes range from 45 to 55 minutes in length. For floor-based classes, mats, exercise balls and hand weights are provided. Private sessions are also available.

The studio has a contemporary look, featuring brick walls in warm earth tones, hardwood floors, ambient lighting and relaxing music played throughout the speaker system. There are no locker rooms but the studio does have a few small changing rooms for those coming to class from work or other activities.

Instructors are customer-service orientated, highly knowledgeable, and welcoming to newcomers. Align Pilates requires all of its instructors to be certified in a 500-hour Pilates certification training program. Those interested in becoming a Pilates instructor can sign up for Align's Pilates instructor training program--the certification program is licensed by the state of Minnesota.

Membership details:
Floor-based classes (Pilates mat, Gyrokinesis, and yoga) rates are as follows: $20 for one class, $72 for four classes, $120 for eight classes.

Equipment-based classes (Pilates reformer, Pilates combo, and prana stretch) rates are as follows: $35 for one class, $132 for four classes, $240 for eight classes.

All class packages expire within six months of date purchased. Discounts for fitness instructors, dancers and students are available. New members receive one week of free classes.

Align Pilates is located at 708 N 1st. St. Ste 150, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401. You can call them at 612-343-7500. Visit their website at www.alignpilates.com