Urbanfront PILATES is a Rittenhouse Square, Center City Philadelphia boutique Pilates studio, setting the standard in Classical Pilates exercise. Our experience, education, and personal approach make Urbanfront PILATES the premier studio in Philadelphia.

We offer diverse programming and a flexible class schedule to accommodate everyone's busy life. Whether looking to begin an exercise program, intensify your current workout, or become a serious Pilates student, Urbanfront PILATES can meet your needs.

Our goal is to inspire and empower Every Body through movement!

Urbanfront PILATES is a Power Pilates Participating Training Center.

LIVE LIFE FROM THE CENTER™

Our programs follow the exercises and principles created by Joseph Pilates. We teach a classical, systematic approach to Pilates exercise. Each session incorporates various apparatus such as mat, reformer, Cadillac barrels, chairs, magic circle and pedi-pole with the focus on STRENGTH, STAMINA, STABILITY, & STRETCH.

All programs are based on the principle that you must first strengthen and stabilize the core. All the work starts from and is sustained through the CENTER. Joseph Pilates called the CENTER your "POWERHOUSE".

Pilates taught in this style is a powerful whole body workout! Posture will improve & energy levels will dramatically improve as well. The results will leave you physically and mentally connected, balanced, and renewed.

Programs Available: Privates, Duets, Semi-Privates, Tower Classes and Mat Classes, Beginner to Advanced Levels.

Gift Certificates and Introductory Offers Available

LIVE LIFE FROM THE CENTER™

Karen Z. Pecarsky
Owner / Certified Teacher

Karen has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Her career in fitness began as an aerobic intructor and personal trainer, progressing to a group fitness director and program coordinator. She has designed, developed, and implemented movement programs at both ends of the spectrum; from advanced fitness levels to aquatic and land rehabilitation.

In 1998, Karen began her training in the classical method of Pilates. After completing 700 Pilates method apprentice hours, she pursued the opportunity to continue and advance her studies with Power Pilates. She earned a Level 3 (advanced) certification in both mat and apparatus. Karen is also certified (Level 2) Yamuna Body Rolling Practitioner. In addition she has studied movement anatomy with the famed Ms. Irene Dowd. Karen is also a member of the Pilates Method Alliance.