Pilates has gotten me to a whole new level of fitness. It's weight-bearing exercise without straining. After 5 months at the studio and at the age of 73, I feel that I've have attained a higher level of fitness than ever before, and I've exercised daily for my entire life. The instructors are interested in each individual in the class, and classes are small. The equipment is in A-1 condition. Pilates rocks!