Providence Pilates Center

If I go to a restaurant I’m trying for the first time, I’m secretly hoping the cooks are a little chubby, the presumption being that good cooks will be tasting as they cook to ensure the food tastes good. It’s obviously unscientific, but is uncanny when it does work out (ahem, celeb chef Giada. Skinny. Crappy restaurant food). By that same logic, the Pilates Center probably has the most fit instructors overall in all the many different studios I’ve tried in Providence.
I’ve done private reformer pilates, reformer trios, and mat classes here.
Pilates Reformer– The instruction I’ve had here has been very good. The reformer space itself is smaller and cramped compared to some other studios, but it’s functional. I’ve noticed the reformers here are not as heavy and industrial looking as some others I’ve tried that are built off the original Joseph Pilates spec. The pricing for reformer classes is highly competitive compared to other studios which is a big drawing point since I can take a higher volume of classes (packages are sold at a discount too). Again, the big draw for me taking trios or privates here is the physical fitness of the instructors. Abs you can bounce a nickel off of on an instructor is called motivation folks!
Mat classes– the main studio for mat classes is a lot nicer than the space for the reformers. It’s located off the Main Street and is brighter, clean, airy, with wood floors and mirrors so you can check out your form. I love the fact that there’s a lot of fusion classes like Pilates Mat-​Barre and intend on trying these more.
The location is kind of tucked away on the East side near Brown Stadium in a residential area. Street parking is easy to find. It’s a nice studio, and well worth trying out.

I started coming here after a back injury and physical therapy, it was a great decision. I have been taking 1:1 Pilates with Mel and Kristen, they are both energetic, motivating and knowledgeable. I work out hard but always have fun when I go there and my back/​core are getting stronger! The mat classes are great too, you get a intense core workout and a fun group environment. Rachel makes it fun but keeps a close eye on your form as well. Definitely would recommend PPC, a good investment in yourself.

I was prescribed pilates by my orthopedic doctor for a back condition that has been causing both back and hip pain. Being a weight lifting/​running/​gym person I was afraid pilates was going to be too easy or boring. I was so wrong and so happy that I have found Providence Pilates Center! I have previous experience with pilates, but it has been many years; and this studio was great at easing me back into practice. After only two months I feel incredibly stronger and my back/​hip pain has already started to resolve. The studio has a wide range of classes and difficulty levels that can be tailored to each individual making it feel really personal. All the teachers are very knowledgeable and passionate about helping others. The studio has a super user-​friendly website to sign up for classes and I feel the prices are competitive to other area studios. If you have any ineterest in pilates definitely come to Providence Pilates Center!

I started coming here for a combination of injury recovery /​core strengthening after years of only investing in cardio for exercise. I’m thrilled with my experience!!! Cheryl and her team are highly trained professionals, super accommodating and focused on personal programs (or group). It’s given me a new way of taking care of my body. Love this place!

Love this studio; it has lots of classes and wonderful instructors!

I am on a desperate quest to regain my pre-​kid body. I knew what I needed to do, I just had to find the right place… and now I think I have!
I had practiced Pilates years ago, and it is, hands down, the best activity to tone my abs… and everything else. Providence Pilates Center is right around the corner from me on the East Side, so I gave them a try. To be honest, I have eased myself in with the Mat Classes only, I have not tried a private lesions using equipment yet. The classes and instructors and fabulous! Cheryl, Raechel and Abbi really know how to teach a class! They explain things clearly, they show modifications for all levels, and most importantly, they make the classes fun. I have only been taking classes for a few months there, but I already feel part of the studio, and more importantly… I am seeing results!