Heather Andersen, the founder and owner of New York Pilates, joined Cheddar News' Hena Doba on a 'Walk and Talk.'

Heather Andersen, the founder and owner of New York Pilates, joined Cheddar News' Hena Doba on a <i>Walk and Talk</i> to check out her newest location, discuss the evolution of boutique fitness, and break down what the Pilates hype is all about.&nbsp;

The Walk and Talk: New York Pilates

boutique fitness is on the rise and it seems like Pilates is now in the spotlight. New york Pilates just opened their newest studio which is their largest Pilates studio in the country. Better news is headed oba caught up with heather Anderson, the founder and owner of new york Pilates all to check out the brand new studio and find out what all the Pilates hype is all about. Here's a look at their walk and talk well heather, we are here in the newest location, the biggest location in the, one of the biggest in the country, I believe. This is one of the biggest plateau studios in the country. Why this location, what made flat iron stand out flat iron is so central in new york city and it is a place where a lot of our students who were having trouble getting to, where other locations live, where it's easy for them to get to. And um we're very happy to be here. You opened New York Pilates nine years ago, you're doing $7 million New York Pilates story? How did all this get started? Well, We opened our first location in 2013 in the West Village and it really was a bootstrap operation. My husband Brian and I opened it together and I had been an instructor already for about eight years at the time and we really haven't had a vision of opening a studio that was class based and really a great workout. Amazing music and a full vibe at the time Pilates was very therapeutic and primarily happened in private sessions. So bringing that into classes by doing that, making it a lot more accessible. How have boutique classes and boutique gyms evolved in the last few years. So much I would say that boutique fitness was very much a new new thing in 2013 when we opened our doors for the first time and now of course it's gone through a bubble, a bust and a comeback. So I think there's been a lot of transformation in the industry and I think a lot of people are focusing on more low impact workouts like this versus you know, five years ago, I think people were much more focused, sorry, I think people were much more focused on cardio based workouts and things that were really intense, like hit workouts, you know, Pilates can seem a little intimidating, even seem a bit expensive. What would you say to people who may be a little intimidated to get involved? Totally. What I would say is that even though the reformer might look a little intimidating, it is one of the most accommodating workouts available. People who are very de conditioned can come to a class and because we modify and advance every exercise, it really spans people who haven't worked out in a long time or people who are very strong and accomplished in the regimen and then we're gonna do a demo. Yeah. Ready? Yeah, I guess I've never done Pilates before. I feel like I'm a natural though. You're absolutely going to be a natural. Okay, so this first exercise we're gonna do is called serve a tray. It is classic Pilates exercise. So we have you on a red spring, which is a nice beefy weight. You can always lower the weight or increase the weight to make it to modify or to increase the challenge. So you're gonna take your straps, bring your elbows in at your waist good. Just straighten your arms straight in front of your chest, gorgeous. And then right back in just like that. Exactly. Exhale, reach, inhale bend. That's perfect. Exhale, reach, inhale bend like this. So we're working through your arms. But also your abs. Yeah, totally. Let's take your hands on your hips, right hug your abs and feel your spine really long. And then you're gonna send the carriage out a few inches and then bring it right back in. Feel that belly pull up pelvic floor, pull up long spine, keep going like that might be a Pilates devotee guys, this is awesome. I have taken a lot of new york Pilates classes one there on the more expensive side. But it is an amazing workout when you're able to do it. Yeah, baker. I, as a former ballet dancer Pilates is like one of the types of workouts that really like vibes with my body, but to your point, it is so expensive. It is just the most expensive premium workout that it seems like there's and the funny part is you might not have a reformer, but you can do Pilates at home on a mat for free. Yes. Very good point. Yes. And just find yourself some Youtube videos, I'm sure. Yes. Thanks by the way to head adobo and heather Anderson, founder and owner of new york Pilates and their walk and talk.