I attended the Yelp Hard Core Mat Pilates class at IBP and let me tell you - it kicked my butt...and my core...and my arms...you get the idea.
I thought going in there "oh, I do crossfit; I can definitely handle pilates." Holy cow was I wrong. Pilates is not for the faint of heart. I've taken some pilates classes in the past and never felt pain like I did the morning after this one. Some deets:
Location: Atherton Lofts to the left of Icehouse in Southend. Beautiful studio shared with Moga. Bright, airy and a bathroom conveniently located right off the room in case you need it (or a break from a really tough workout, wink wink).
Instructors: Heather is an owner and one of the instructors. The class I took was with another instructor, but I take crossfit with Heather and she's no slouch. Don't try to get away with anything while she's teaching or it'll be your head!
Ultimately, pilates is a great way to diversify your workout routine and tone up those abs. It's swimsuit season, folks. Get your very own six pack at IBP!