BetterBody Pilates

BetterBody Pilates •Pilates•HIIT•Circuit training•Weight training & corrective exercises for athletes•Private TRX & Yoga Hi! I've been in the pilates industry for over 20 years.

I'm Maricar Pratt and I'm the owner of BetterBody Fitness & Pilates. I received my Pilates certification through Physicalmind Institute Pilates in New York. The program required over 600 intensive class hours and 2 years of hands-on training on all Pilates apparatus prior to receiving a certification. I also specialize in HIIT, Certified personal training,Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Perfor

mance Enhancement Specialization for Athletes,Behavior Change Specialization, Corrective exercise, weight training for women, private TRX and yoga sessions. I've gained a ton of experience by working with clients from all different walks of life, including young people and seniors. I love to help people feel their best in every way possible,whether that means giving them a great workout or helping them get back on track after an injury. Better Body Fitness & Pilates:
I opened up BetterBody Fitness & pilates in 1999. Since then BetterBody has been serving Calabasas community for over 20 years. It is a fully equipped Pilates studio offering private, semi-private and group instruction. Along with HIIT, Personal Training, Yoga, TRX , Weight loss program and RedCord Training. Our staff of experience and Nationally certified professionals will customize a fitness program for your individual needs, including rehabilitation, pre & post prenatal, dance, golf, improving athletic performance or overall conditioning.Our goal is for our clients to feel better about themselves and achieve their fitness goals.

Why BetterBodyfit? We could think of a tons of reasons but here's an important one We have the most incredible team of I...
09/04/2026

Why BetterBodyfit? We could think of a tons of reasons but here's an important one We have the most incredible team of Instructor.
All of our instructors are fully certified in all Pilates equipment with 600+ certification hours indicates that they have undergone rigorous training on all pilates equipment (reformer, chair, barrel, Cadillac). This level of certification likely means that they have a deep understanding of the Pilates method and can provide safe and effective instruction on a variety of equipment and prevent boredom.

One thing I've noticed after teaching Pilates for over 25 years...It's not that instructors don't care about anatomy. It...
09/03/2026

One thing I've noticed after teaching Pilates for over 25 years...

It's not that instructors don't care about anatomy. It's that so many were taught in a way that made it feel overwhelming.

You don't need to memorize every muscle, every origin and insertion, or every page in an anatomy textbook to become a better instructor.

You need to understand how the body moves.

You need to know why a client can't get into a position, why one side feels different than the other, what muscles are actually working, and how to modify safely when something doesn't look right.

That's why I created Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics for Fitness Instructors: Anatomy Made Easy.

I built it for instructors who have ever thought:
• "I should know this..."
• "I understand it in class, but then I forget."
• "I don't feel confident explaining anatomy to my clients."

My goal was simple: make anatomy practical, easy to understand, and something you can actually use the next time you teach.

If anatomy has ever made you feel intimidated, you're definitely not alone.

Learn more here:
https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/245b04e4e97

Stop feeling overwhelmed by anatomy. Learn muscles, joints, posture, and biomechanics in a simple, practical online course built for Pilates and fitness instructors.

Have you ever quit something right before it started working?That's what happens to a lot of people with Pilates. They e...
09/02/2026

Have you ever quit something right before it started working?

That's what happens to a lot of people with Pilates. They expect instant results, they're inconsistent, or they're just not in the right studio with the right instructors.

The truth is, the magic is cumulative. Less tension, a stronger core, better posture... it all compounds the longer you stay with it.

Come feel supported, guided, and challenged with us.

08/28/2026

Strong body. Clear mind. Better life. That's what health and fitness give you, and that's what we build every session at BetterBody.
Book your first session today.

The human spine naturally curves, but without support those curves compound with age. Reduced core strength, tight hip f...
08/26/2026

The human spine naturally curves, but without support those curves compound with age. Reduced core strength, tight hip flexors, and weakened postural muscles are the main drivers of the forward stoop we associate with aging.

Pilates directly targets this. The method strengthens the deep spinal stabilizers, the transverse abdominis, the multifidus, the muscles that hold your vertebrae in proper alignment, not just the visible ones.

The result: measurably better posture, spinal mobility, and balance, decade after decade.

Learning to teach Pilates is about more than knowing the exercises. It also helps to understand how the body moves and w...
08/25/2026

Learning to teach Pilates is about more than knowing the exercises. It also helps to understand how the body moves and why.

Mat training can help you start building practical teaching skills, while Anatomy gives you a better understanding of the movement behind them.

Together, they can give you a stronger foundation as you begin your teaching journey.

If becoming a Pilates instructor is something you’ve been thinking about, explore the Mat and Anatomy courses and see where you’d like to begin.

08/25/2026

A personalised workout gets you real results. We design your workout around your body's needs so every session builds on the last instead of working against it. Less guesswork, less risk of injury, more results you can actually feel.

A personalised workout plan considers:

🔹 Your fitness level — beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

🔹 Your specific goal — fat loss, muscle gain, endurance, mobility, or all of the above.

🔹 Your body type and mechanics — what works for your frame.

🔹 Your time constraints — a plan you can actually stick to.

🔹 Your limitations — past injuries, joint issues, medical conditions

Book a private session with us and let's build your personalised workout plan together, one that fits your body, your life, and your goals from day one.

Anatomy can feel like a lot when you’re first learning it, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.Understanding the basic...
08/24/2026

Anatomy can feel like a lot when you’re first learning it, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Understanding the basics can help you see movement more clearly and build more confidence in how you teach, cue and modify exercises.

The Anatomy Course is self-paced and designed to make the information easier to understand and apply to real movement.

Want to feel more confident understanding the body behind the movement? Explore the Anatomy Course and learn at your own pace.

Address

5733 Las Virgenes Road #B
Calabasas, CA
91302

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5am
Tuesday 7am - 5am
Wednesday 7am - 5am
Thursday 7am - 5am
Friday 7am - 5am

Telephone

+18182244734

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