My husband and I first met Mao 6 years ago while searching for a gym close to our apartment in the center. As Americans new to Rome, we wanted a gym with classes and equipment. We quickly came to be regulars in Mao's mat and cardio classes there. Fast forward to a couple of years later and Mao moved to another part of Rome and opened F&P. We were hooked by then and followed him to the new studio. The new location is out of our way, but the benefit of doing Pilates twice a week with Mao far outweighs the commute from one side of the city to the other (except when the buses decide not to come!). Mao is professional, fun, adapts the sessions to our abilities, and over the years he also has become a friend. Highly, highly recommend this studio for Romans and expats alike. Mao was born in NY, lived for a time in the U.K. and speaks English well.
Francesca De Santis
I've wanted to get closer to the world of pilates for a long time and now I've finally found the perfect studio 🤩 Mao is incredible, super professional and attentive in every way! A warranty. I highly recommend it! With Mao you never get bored, it's not just about physical training but also mental training! It is the perfect place to feel good, where time passes at a gentle pace that is good for the heart
My husband and I first met Mao 6 years ago while searching for a gym close to our apartment in the center. As Americans new to Rome, we wanted a gym with classes and equipment. We quickly came to be regulars in Mao's mat and cardio classes there. Fast forward to a couple of years later and Mao moved to another part of Rome and opened F&P. We were hooked by then and followed him to the new studio. The new location is out of our way, but the benefit of doing Pilates twice a week with Mao far outweighs the commute from one side of the city to the other (except when the buses decide not to come!). Mao is professional, fun, adapts the sessions to our abilities, and over the years he also has become a friend. Highly, highly recommend this studio for Romans and expats alike. Mao was born in NY, lived for a time in the U.K. and speaks English well.
Francesca De Santis
I've wanted to get closer to the world of pilates for a long time and now I've finally found the perfect studio 🤩 Mao is incredible, super professional and attentive in every way! A warranty. I highly recommend it! With Mao you never get bored, it's not just about physical training but also mental training! It is the perfect place to feel good, where time passes at a gentle pace that is good for the heart
Daniela Callia
A super welcoming pilates studio where you will be looked after with passion and great care by Mao. You will find professionalism and great experience but also enthusiasm and joy. With Mao you never get bored, because while you recover your physical well-being you spend carefree moments where laughter never fails!!
Isabella Vagnarelli
I am really happy to have found out about this center. Mao is an extremely trained professional and a special person, who follows you step by step throughout the lesson and who cares about your health. I'm sorry I didn't know about it before. Absolutely recommended centre!
Elisabetta Firenze
I met Mao following the recommendation of some of my friends who frequent his studio and they strongly recommended him to me... and they were absolutely right.
Mao is prepared and professional and you can sense that for him pilates lessons are not a simple "job", but a passion. For this reason he is always cheerful and friendly, fundamental aspects to make the lessons enjoyable and which are always fun and never boring (as single pilates lessons could be), and are now indispensable for my physical well-being. Lastly, the studio is studied in every detail, so lessons are taught in a very pleasant and relaxing environment.
I highly recommend it!.