To The Beat

I was surprised and pleased to find TTB right between AE and Decatur on College in the same building as Corner Pub, Duck’s Kitchen, All Souls Church. I signed up to check it out.nnThe studio is tucked away in a hall right around the corner from the Pub but not all the way to the front sidewalk. Look for the sign as soon as you turn the corner.nnIt is a perfect size studio - very clean and fresh - with lots of natural light and high ceilings. Owner/instructor Rosalie is a delight, warm and friendly and I soon found out, really knows her stuff. I was immediately comfortable.nnAs soon as class began, I was impressed with her cueing and spot-on adjustments. I recalled from my early days taking Pilates how deceptively challenging mat Pilates can be as I struggled in a good way to hold poses with proper alignment.nnThis is classic mat Pilates led by a highly qualified Instructor in a convenient and sweet location. My dream come true! the next day soreness confirmed that the work got me in all the right places - Abs, arms, thighs, butt.nnI found To The Beat while searching MINDBODY for Pilates near Avondale/Decatur. I was looking for an alternative to reformer classes (expense exceeds benefit), “megaformer” Pilates (reformer on steroids—good value & workout but very hard/potentially risky for shoulders, neck), and yoga.nnI am a Decades-long Atlanta fitness community adventurer. You name it, I have probably tried it. I know what is good & effective and what’s just okay. I run & do strength training with a personal trainer, yoga, and TTB is now my core-focus workout.nnTry it out!