SAN DIEGO — One of the oldest pilates clubs in San Diego is celebrating their 20th Anniversary by offering a free week of workouts.
In this Zevely Zone, I headed to Little Italy for a good deal I could feel deep down in my core.
Katia Pessoa, the CEO of Pilates Room Studios in Little Italy, Mission Valley and Point Loma, is a special type of person with the ability to get people motivated in the morning. "Let's go, 1,2,3," said Katia during her class. Raised in Brazil with a background in ballet, Katia told me about the very first time she ever tried Pilates. "It was like love at the first try," said Katia.
In 2004, when she opened Pilates Room Studios, she said San Diegans called with questions.
"People didn't know about pilates, so they would call and say what is pilots?" laughed Katia. To celebrate 20 years in business, Katia is offering a week of free classes to all new customers. "Because we are celebrating and it's good to give back," said Katia.
"This is my first pilates experience," I said as I tried a move called the Flamingo.
"A little more graceful with the leg like this yes, like a flamingo, there you go, that's looking a little better," encouraged Katia.
The next big step in my workout relationship came with a ring. "Squeeze the ring three times, and come back down, good again," said Katia.
It's a workout that brings football players to their knees.
"All the way down for me yes, 1,2,3, and down. Remember to do the sit up Jeff," said Katia who can somehow make 'Power Pilates Planking' playful. "Wow he's doing good, look at that," said Katia. "It's almost like a massage, but it's an exercise."
Pilates Room Studios provides quality pilates instruction on state-of-the-art apparatuses. Katia wants to empower her clients to "be the change" inside and out!
"Embarking on a journey two decades ago, I envisioned a sanctuary of strength and wellness. This summer, as we celebrate 20 years of Pilates Room Studios, I'm grateful for every heartbeat, every triumph, and every transformation. Join me in honoring our legacy of empowerment and embracing the limitless potential of the future for our clients, said Katia.
After relocating to the USA in 2000, Katia immersed herself in the world of fitness as a personal trainer, drawing from her diverse background in athletics, including volleyball, handball, swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, track and field, ballet, and even bodybuilding competitions. Today, Katia continues to lead Pilates Room Studios. Katia can also train you to become an instructor. For more information on the free week of Pilates, click here.