The Complete Classical System
Strength and resistance training for functional movement, alignment, and longevity.
A Tradition of Excellence. A Legacy of Precision.
The Classical Pilates Experience
Pilates Fit Studio offers Classical Pilates with integrity, precision, and lasting results. We teach the whole system across all nine original apparatuses using authentic GRATZ equipment, guided by refined biomechanics and expert eyes for movement. Specialty programming is central to what we do, along with structured pathways that support beginners, elevate intermediate and advanced practitioners, and provide an exceptional environment for teachers who want to go deeper into the work.
What sets us apart:
- Refined biomechanics and expert eyes for movement
- Intentional progression that builds strength and supports longevity
- Levels-based training from beginner through advanced
- An education-centered studio for practitioners and teachers
Programs and Training Pathways
- Beginner-friendly groups designed to build a strong foundation
- Elevated options for intermediate and advanced practitioners
- Wise Woman, a resistance-based program for women who want to age with strength, confidence, and grace
- Teacher-focused training for those seeking deeper mastery and refinement
Specialty Programming
- Scoliosis and spinal patterning
- Osteoporosis and bone-strength supportive programming
- Postural imbalance and alignment restoration
- Strength development and progressive resistance conditioning
- Mobility limitations and movement restrictions
- Athletic cross-training and longevity-focused training
Refined training for the way your body moves, designed for longevity in health and wellness.
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Classical Pilates Services
Pilates Teacher Training Program
The Only Classical Pilates Training of Its Kind in Kentucky
Pilates Fit Studio is proud to be the exclusive host studio in Kentucky for the internationally renowned Real Pilates Teacher Training Program®—a premier education system rooted in the classical method created by Joseph Pilates.
Recognized globally for its academic excellence and comprehensive curriculum, the Real Pilates® program sets the gold standard in Pilates education. With its origin in New York City, the program is known for producing instructors who embody both the integrity and depth of the original Pilates Method.
Primary (Comprehensive) Pilates Teacher Training Certification – A rigorous, full-spectrum program for aspiring teachers.
Bridge Programs – For already certified instructors seeking classical training and lineage-based education.
Continuing Education Courses – Ongoing learning to deepen practice and expand teaching expertise.
Private and Duet Pilates Training
Private sessions are the most effective way to experience the full depth and benefits of Classical Pilates. One-on-one instruction allows for tailored guidance, hands-on corrections, and a program specifically designed to meet your unique goals, needs, and body mechanics.
Each session integrates the work across all apparatus—including the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, and Mat—to build a strong foundation, refine technique, and deepen your understanding of movement.
Pilates Classes
Sculpt Strength. Build Stability. Move with Purpose.
Whether you choose semi-private lessons for focused, individualized attention or opt for the high-energy rhythm of our SpringTone® classes, every session is designed to tone your entire body and build a strong, stable core.
At Pilates Fit Studio, our expert instructors will guide you through intelligent, results-driven workouts that improve posture, balance, and total-body strength, leaving you feeling powerful, aligned, and energized.
The integrity of the Method
The word “classical” gets thrown around a lot when talking about Pilates, but what exactly does it mean? How does Classical Pilates differ from contemporary renditions of the method? Let’s break it down.
Classical vs. Contemporary Pilates
What Sets Classical Pilates Apart?
Classical Pilates refers to the original method developed by Joseph Pilates, featuring a specific series of exercises performed in the exact sequence he designed. These exercises are taught using the original apparatus he created—each crafted to support a progressive, full-body system focused on achieving complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.
The Classical method is rooted in structure, precision, and flow. Movements build logically and purposefully from one to the next, creating a system that is both holistic and transformational.
Contemporary Pilates, by contrast, often incorporates modern modifications, hybrid approaches, or equipment variations. While these classes may draw inspiration from the original work, they frequently diverge from the classical order, techniques, and apparatus specifications.
At Pilates Fit Studio, we are proud to teach pure Classical Pilates—preserving the lineage, honoring the original method, and delivering its unmatched benefits through expert instruction and authentic equipment.
Certification Requirements to be a Classical Pilates Teacher
A Tradition of Excellence. A Legacy of Precision.
Becoming a certified Classical Pilates instructor requires a deep commitment to the original method and a rigorous standard of training. Aspiring teachers must complete a minimum of 600 hours of hands-on instruction, observation, practice teaching, and personal workouts—all under the mentorship of an instructor whose lineage can be traced directly back to Joseph Pilates himself.
What Does “Lineage” Mean in Pilates?
When Joseph Pilates operated his New York City studio in the early to mid-20th century, he trained a select group of individuals—including Romana Kryzanowska, Kathy Grant, Eve Gentry, and Lolita San Miguel—who later became known as the First-Generation Pilates Teachers. These protégés preserved and passed on his teachings to the Second Generation, ensuring the integrity of the method through direct transmission and mentorship.
Today, this lineage-based system serves as the cornerstone of Classical Pilates education. It preserves the original sequencing, apparatus usage, and teaching philosophy, while upholding the highest standards of excellence in the Pilates profession.
