Core & Restore Pilates

06/16/2026

Alicia has been with Core & Restore Pilates since day one!

One of the greatest compliments we can receive is seeing clients continue to choose Core & Restore Pilates as their studio. We’re so grateful for clients like Alicia who have been with us since we first opened our doors.

When asked what Alicia loves most about Core & Restore, her answer says it all:

✨ “The instructors are very qualified, attentive, and knowledgeable. They can make adjustments depending on your level and your medical issues.”

✨ “I also love the community. This is the highlight of my day, coming to Pilates class. Everyone is super encouraging of one another, and it’s just my favorite thing to do.”

At Core & Restore, we’re committed to creating a space where every client feels supported, challenged, and welcomed; no matter where they are on their fitness journey.

Thank you for being part of our community and trusting us with your health and wellness. 🤍

06/10/2026

Picture this: a beautiful morning on the lawn at Back Forty Beer Company, your Pilates mat beneath you, friends by your side, and starting your day with movement feeling energized for the day ahead.

Mark your calendar for July 11th at 10:00am for Pilates & Pints at Back Forty Beer Company 🗓️

Join Core & Restore Pilates for a FREE pop-up Pilates mat class that’s fun, welcoming, and open to everyone whether you’re a seasoned Pilates lover or trying it for the first time.

Bring your mat, a water bottle, and friends for a fun filled morning of movement. We just ask everyone who attends to consider making a donation to support The Dyslexic Difference, a non-profit dedicated to empowering dyslexic individuals through local and global resources. This non-profit is founded by Angel Hussain, South Huntsville’s coffee owner of Angel’s Island Coffee.  

Every dollar donated from class will go directly toward helping individuals and families access the support and tools they need to thrive.

Come for the movement. Stay for the community. And after class, grab a pint and relax on the lawn with us. 🍻

Sign up in the link in our bio or send us a DM we’ll send you the info.

See you on the lawn! ✨

06/07/2026

She almost didn’t sign up.

Not because Pilates was too hard.

Because she wasn’t sure she belonged.

That feeling is more common than you think.

If you’ve been waiting until you’re stronger, more flexible, or more confident before trying Pilates, this is your reminder:

Confidence doesn’t come before you start.
It comes because you start.

Our Summer Pilates Mat classes were created for beginners who want guidance, support, and a place to grow.

☀️ Your first class doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to happen.

Comment “SUMMER” for details or click our link in the bio to join us for our Summer Pilates Mat classes

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

You are so busy, your life is so full in the best possible way, but it leaves you feeling drained and you don’t have time for yourself to workout.

What you really want is something that’s just for you and that you look forward to doing to help you recharge from the busyness, so you can show up as your best version at home.

You used to count a quick workout between your busy to do list as your time or it simply never made it on the list for the day.

You need a movement practice that is a place to unplug from all the chaos. No cellphone notifications. No music in the background. A calm grounding space. Just you and your piece of equipment. Time to unwind with each breath as you move through the Pilates session feeling the stress melt away.

You schedule the time on your calendar just for you because often you’re taking care of others and you keep the appointment.

You walk out of class feeling lighter, more energized, and already looking forward to your next Pilates session. You’re thankful you kept the appointment for yourself because it felt like a treat to move. Now you’re feeling ready to show up at home with renewed energy. The hour you took for yourself allows you to be your best self at home! ✨

Ready to claim one hour that’s just for you? Join us in the studio and discover how good it feels to move, breathe, and recharge. Comment below we’d love to help you unwind! 👇🏻

06/06/2026

Have you ever been afraid of trying an exercise because you don’t want to fail?

I watched my 5 year old learn to hop on one foot this week failing more times then I could count, but she was relentless in her pursuit. As I cheered her on she told me how hard it was, but that she wanted to keep trying. I realized that I could take a page from her book as well as my clients.

I observed that somewhere along the way, as adults, we tend to lose our willingness to try and fail in the pursuit of perfection, myself included. I’ve caught myself taking a Pilates class saying, before I’ve even tried the exercise, “I can’t do that!” Then letting the frustration of it not being perfect get the better of me.

Often after class clients just getting started in pilates will tell me they feel behind everyone else and doubt themselves. They say, “everyone else makes it look easy”. The more experienced clients will share with the new ones that “this isn’t easy for me either” and the exercises will get better for them.

As a person who tends to want things to be perfect. My kids have taught me valuable lessons as they learn new skills to bring into the studio in my own Pilates practice and my clients.

Every new experience comes with new mistakes, which is normal. I am going to fail at least a few things (often more than I’d care to say) before I feel confident, but I have to be willing to step into the arena.

Our clients have also failed, gotten frustrated, needed a boost of encouragement from others, and when they’ve gotten an exercise down it is magic to see. The joy, the awe, and the sense of accomplishment is everything on their faces.

So if you tend toward perfection, but also desire learning new things you’re in the right place. Come follow along 🤍

06/03/2026

“Mat Pilates is too hard for me.”

If you’ve ever thought that, you’re not alone.

Maybe you’ve tried a mat class before. You walked in feeling nervous, unsure where to grab a mat, wondering if everyone else knew something you didn’t. It seemed like people had their favorite spots, knew every exercise, and moved effortlessly while you felt lost trying to keep up.

By the end of class, you left feeling discouraged instead of empowered.

What you really want isn’t a perfect workout. You want to feel capable. You want to challenge yourself, surprise yourself, and leave knowing you can do hard things even when you’re still learning.

That’s exactly why we created our Summer Pilates Mat classes.

From the moment you walk through the door, you’ll be guided every step of the way. You’ll be welcomed by name, shown where everything is, and supported through a thoughtfully designed class that builds movement layer by layer. No guessing. No feeling behind. No pressure to be perfect.

Just a place to begin.

All you have to do is take the leap and show up willing to be a beginner.

Imagine walking into class feeling excited instead of intimidated. Imagine standing taller at the end of class, feeling stronger, more energized, and more confident than when you arrived. Imagine leaving already excited for your next session.

That’s the transformation waiting for you.

☀️ This summer, give yourself the chance to discover what you’re capable of.

Shoot us a DM if this is the summer version of yourself you’re looking to discover and we will send you the details to get started!

We can’t wait to see you on the mat! ✨

06/01/2026

You always wanted to join a Pilates studio, but every group fitness class seemed to end the same way.

You’d walk in nervous, then spend the class feeling self-conscious, trying to keep up, and wondering if everyone else knew something you didn’t. Instead of leaving empowered, you left discouraged.

What you really wanted was a place where you could learn confidently, move safely, and feel supported.

That’s when you found us.

Rather than being thrown into a crowded class, you started with private sessions designed specifically for new clients. Together, we discussed your goals, movement history, and concerns. You learned the equipment, practiced foundational movements, and built confidence in a low-pressure environment.

Step by step, those private sessions became the bridge to something bigger.

Before you know it you’re thriving in group classes, looking forward to every session with excitement instead of nerves. With small class sizes, personalized cueing, and instructors who truly know their clients, you’ve discovered what Pilates was always meant to feel like a welcoming space where progress is personal.

Three months later, you’re stronger, more flexible, standing taller, and more connected to your body than ever before.

The transformation wasn’t just physical.

You no longer walk into class wondering if you belong.

You walk in knowing you do. ✨

If this is the feeling you’re looking for in a Pilates studio you’re in the right place ✨

05/31/2026

You want to try Pilates, but you’re worried you aren’t strong enough. You’ve heard how challenging it is, and the fear of not being able to keep up is holding you back.

What you really want is to book that class without overthinking it to walk into the studio feeling confident, excited, and ready to try something new, even if it challenges you.

Maybe you’ve tried before. The online workout program that never stuck. The gym membership that barely got used. Consistency felt hard, and now you’re worried about failing again. Maybe “failure” looks like not being able to do every exercise perfectly or feeling like everyone else is further along than you.

But the truth is, you don’t need other people’s opinions or even your own self-doubt to decide what you’re capable of.

You need a Pilates studio where instructors guide you every step of the way, showing you how the equipment supports your body as you build strength. You need a community that encourages beginners and reminds you that everyone starts somewhere.

Because it’s better to try and discover what you’re capable of than to stay stuck wondering.

All you need to do is take the leap and show up, giving yourself permission to be a beginner again.

With every session, you’ll build strength, confidence, and trust in your body’s capabilities, leaving the doubts behind and proving to yourself that you can do hard things.

✨ Ready to start your Pilates journey? Book your first class today and discover just how strong you’re capable of becoming.

05/27/2026

We used to think Pilates had to look perfect as instructors, every movement executed flawlessly. Coming from competitive backgrounds and careers rooted in movement, physical therapy and massage therapy, we were trained to focus on precision and performance.

But life changed both of our stories.

In 2020, I became a first time mom and newly postpartum I felt completely lost in my body. My exercise routine wasn’t doable anymore like before, I felt disconnected in my body. In 2023, Maria suffered a devastating arm fracture after falling and questioned whether she’d ever be able to work again as a massage therapist.

We both had to start over.

That’s when we fell in love with the messy middle of Pilates, not the perfection, but the progress. The real transformation happened through consistency, patience, and learning to trust the process of rebuilding.
We’ve both experienced the initial fear, frustration of the slow progress, self-doubt, and the days we didn’t want to show up. We’ve questioned whether we were even making progress at all. And slowly, we regained confidence in our bodies again, but quietly knowing there’s still more work to be done.

We forget so easily how far we’ve collectively come, but we both remind each other where we were. We still value working towards being able to do an exercise to its full potential, but more greatly appreciate the progress we’re making. 

These experiences shaped our “why.” They taught us to celebrate progress, even when the journey isn’t finished yet. And we know with certainty feeling supported and less alone in the process truly makes all the difference.

Follow along as we keep growing together ✨