Kiki Carpenter
August 21, 2018 18:48
I tried Firehaus Pilates (and Pilates in general) for the first time when I was six weeks postpartum. Having zero experience with Pilates, I didn't know what to expect -- but I did know that, at the time, my ab separation meant I was restricted from running, doing planks, push ups, and a whole host of other exercises I loved doing pre-pregnancy. JoAnna and the Firehaus were very familiar with postpartum and they understood what my limitations were and had some great recovery exercises to help get my core strong again without making the injury worse. I started with three private sessions but loved my experience so much, I recently bought a 10-pack of private training sessions that's already halfway gone.
JoAnna is a wonderful instructor and is great at creating exercises that are perfect for what my body needs that week. If I want to work on obliques, we work on obliques. If I want to get rid of that flabby "mom arm" -- she's got something we can try.
I can't say I've noticed huge changes in my body just yet, but my stomach is getting flatter and my core muscles are feeling stronger for sure. The movements are more isolated and require more control, and I love how I feel when I walk out after a session.
If you're on the fence about Pilates, either because you've never done it or you haven't enjoyed your experience at other locations, you need to check these guys out! I highly recommend this studio and the people who work there.