Mat Pilates

Sculpt, tone & strengthen — no machines in sight.

Using just your own body weight and a mat, build deep core strength, lean total-body strength, and the kind of posture that makes everything else feel easier. No experience and no intimidating equipment required.

Tue & Thu5:30pm60 minAll levels

Why you'll love it

Built from the center out.

1

Build your powerhouse

Everything starts at your center — abs, lower back, and hips. A strong core protects your joints and powers every move, from lifting groceries to leading a line dance.

2

No machines, no intimidation

Just you, a mat, and precise movements that challenge your muscles without the high-impact stress of a traditional gym.

3

Posture & alignment

The antidote to phones and steering wheels. You'll walk out standing taller and moving more freely.

4

Control & breath

Quality over quantity. Every move pairs with intentional breathing, so you leave worked-out but mentally refreshed.

Mat Pilates class at The Well
When & where

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm.

A 60-minute class at The Well, 217 West Peace St. on the historic Canton Square. Bring a mat (or grab one of ours) and water — we'll handle the rest.

Who it's for: anyone who wants to feel stronger, stand taller, and build functional strength and confidence that lasts long after the session ends. Total beginners are right at home.

Coach Kendra, Mat Pilates instructor and founder of Thick Chick Pilates
Meet your instructor

Coach Kendra

Thick Chick Pilates

Kendra teaches Mat Pilates at The Well and has a special gift for finding muscles you didn’t know you had. Her classes are calm-but-spicy — slow, controlled movements, clear cues, and that one tiny adjustment that suddenly makes everything burn (in a good way).

She focuses on core strength, better posture, and moving in ways that support your real life — picking up kids, sitting at a desk, living in that body all day. Expect a chill vibe, smart sequences, and the occasional “Yep, that shake means it’s working.”

Nervous? Don't be

Your guide to a first class.

The mat

Bring your own or borrow one of ours — we've got you.

The clothes

Comfortable, stretchy clothes you can move and bend in.

The water

Bring a bottle — controlled movement still works up a glow.

The mindset

It's quality over reps. Move slow, breathe, and modify anything.

Real talk

Questions, answered.

Do I need to be flexible to start?

Nope — flexibility is something Pilates builds, not a requirement to begin. You'll get more limber over time. Start exactly where you are.

What's the difference between Mat Pilates and Reformer?

Reformer uses a spring-loaded machine; Mat Pilates uses your own body weight on a mat. Ours is all mat — no equipment to learn, no intimidation.

I have a cranky lower back. Is this safe?

Pilates is often recommended for core and back support — but everyone's different. Move at your own pace, modify anything, and let Coach Kendra know so she can adjust for you.

Will I be lost as a total beginner?

Not at all. Every move is taught and broken down, and you go at your own level. Beginners are right at home here.

What does it cost?

The easiest way in is two weeks of unlimited classes for $25 — try Pilates and everything else. See all options →

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Stand taller

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