“Ideally our muscles should obey our will.”

~ Joseph Pilates

Pilates Is A Workout

A vibrant, fully equipped Pilates studio in downtown Sarasota outfitted with top of the line classical apparatus, providing excellence in classical Pilates training. We are located at the top of Main Street. Our studio is bright, private and spacious, with plenty of parking.

About Your Instructor

Michelle Sibilia is the owner and instructor at Pilates Is A Workout. She has been teaching classical Pilates in Sarasota since moving here in 2006, and has trained with many renowned instructors for well over a decade. She received her instruction and certification in NYC from Power Pilates, where she apprenticed under internationally recognized Master Instructor, Bob Liekens. Michelle has been a Pilates Method Alliance certified teacher since 2011.

What To Expect

Pilates is, first and foremost, EXERCISE. When classically taught, it is a unique and effective total body workout that honors the original method of Joseph Pilates, utilizing the exercises and apparatuses that he created. A session with Michelle will leave you feeling strong and energized; you will learn to initiate movement from your core, strengthening the deepest muscles, while lengthening and stretching the body as a whole.

How To Begin

Pilates training that fully utilizes various traditional studio apparatus is the authentic approach to learning the method. Private, one-on-one sessions address your individual needs, and build a solid foundation where you will learn the basics and become familiar with all the apparatuses, as well as the classical mat exercises. Once this is achieved, clients have the option to move on to semi-private sessions.