Take a Pilates Class

Arlington has a rich Pilates scene, with studios ranging from classical reformer instruction to high-intensity Megaformer workouts. Praxi Pilates on Columbia Pike offers contemporary group and private instruction using full apparatus; The Pilates Loft focuses on classical technique; Mind the Mat (with an Arlington location on Fairfax Drive) blends Pilates with yoga and barre in women-owned studios open since 2008; and [solidcore] brings a high-intensity, low-impact Lagree-method workout to two Arlington locations. And Club Pilates has a Pentagon City location and recently opened a second studio in Clarendon.

Arlington County also offers Pilates-based exercise classes through its parks and recreation program at various fitness centers. Whether you’re rehabbing an injury, building core strength, or just want something fresh, there’s a studio and format for you. Explore options at classpass.com or mindbodyonline.com.