Strip Pilates latest trend at MAC Studio One

Lewiston Porter Sentinel, March 23, 2006

Last month, Kelly Mac, owner and head instructor of MAC Pilates Studio One in Lewiston, traded the Western New York winter cold for some California sunshine as she traveled to Beverly Hills and Bel Air to learn more about the latest trends in Pilates from the internationally renowned master instructor Diana Lee.

Upon her return to Lewiston, Mac immediately added Strip Pilates to her list of programs, which also includes Pole and Floor Pilates. “Pole Pilates involves a pole as its major prop,” Mac said. “Strip Pilates, however, involves a chair and a man’s shirt. You dance around the chair, stretch your body and peel off the shirt.”

According to Mac, both exercises are very sensual and offer a great workout that involves the entire body. “You do a lot of yoga moves, but you’re standing up,” she said. Her students are already embracing the new program. “It definitely strengthens your torso and neck,” said Catherine Stella, who has been working out at MAC Pilates since last December. “I used to run, bike and swim a lot, but (Strip Pilates) trains your body differently.”

MAC Pilates Studio One is located at 779 Cayuga St. in Lewiston. For more information, including introductory specials, membership promotions and bachelorette parties, call 754-1911.