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Joyce writes from the studio: studio news, the method, the apparatus, the body. 61 entries and counting.
LCPP April 2026 News
Photo credit to my husband Chuck Ganzermiller, yes it’s real- just edited and not Ai. As we wrap up the final week of April 2026, we’re excited to announce that…
April Lowcountry Power Pilates Studio News
Pilates beginnings and the Apparatus machines & Mat Classes As a Classical boutique Studio Owner, i get asked by many people what the benefits of Pilates are an…
LCPP April 2026 News
Studio News As we progress into April the new BYM online booking platform is fully functional and up and running! The migration should have transferred everyone…
LCPP April 2026 Blog
What a productive week! The Studio has started the Squats Challenge for April. **Remember to get your raffle tickets at the Studio each time you are in to get e…
Lowcountry Power Pilates Studio Blog
Pilates and ADHD For those of us with ADHD, our brains are wired to crave excitement, focus and variety. Pilates is becoming a go-to for neurodivergent brains b…
LCPP Studio News April 2026
How to Level Up and make Discipline Addictive Recently I read something quite inspiring and wanted to share for motivation. (We all need reminders from time to …
Pain Management with Pilates Spine Health
Have you ever tried the Pilates Spine Corrector? It’s a versatile piece of Pilates apparatus designed to help stretch, strengthen, and align your spine. This eq…
Spring Into Strength
Hello LCPP Family, ♥ MEMBER SPOTLIGHT♥ Today we’re excited to highlight Alicia McKean. Alicia has been coming to LCPP for several years and is being highlight…
Inclined Pilates Mat Abs Series Challenge
Welcome to a new six-day challenge with the Pilates mat abs series, which is meant to challenge the core muscles to the max. Perform one move each day and focus…
Exercises on the Wunda Chair Apparatus
I love working out on the Pilates Wunda Chair. It has strong springs that can feel intimidating at first because they really challenge your muscles – but that’s…
Pilates and Menopause continued…
If menopause has left you feeling sore, exhausted, or frustrated after workouts you used to enjoy, you are not imaging it. Your body is changing, and this seaso…
Pilates and Menopause
Why is Pilates beneficial for women who are going thru every stage of menopause? Not only is it great for a low impact exercising but has the added benefits of …
2026 Lowcountry Power Pilates News
What sets Lowcountry Power Pilates apart from other Studio’s? Personalized, safe, caring and effective training. When you walk into our Classical Boutique Studi…
Top Pilates Session Packages or Workout Equipment Holiday Gifts
Shopping for Yourself… Is your exercise regiment working for you? If not, try something new. The definition of fit is not just strength and cardio, but al…
Shop with us on Small Business Saturday – Nov 24th
Support your favorite small business – Us! This November 24th is Small Business Saturday®, a day to celebrate and support the local small businesses that boost …
Pilates Reformer Jumpboard Challenge
It’s time for a cardio blast series using the Pilates Reformer Jump Board! Torch some calories just in time for the Holidays. Each week in November I’ll show an…
Barre Class Certification in Charleston, SC
Are you interested in becoming Barre Certified in Charleston, SC? Now is the time to take the next step. Train with Lowcountry Power Pilates in November. We’ll …
New Pilates H.I.I.T. & B!AST Classes in Mt. Pleasant
As workouts and trends evolve, we take the latest and greatest and incorporate them into our Pilates studio! I’m more than pleased to announce two new class for…
Pilates standing the test of time | NEW FALL CLASS
Pilates has stood the test of Time Where would you put Pilates in the fitness continuum? If you follow fitness workout trends, you know they often come and go.…
Studio News from Joyce Plus Pilates & Barre Fall Specials
To our past, present and future clients! It’s difficult for me to share, but this year began with many sad events for my family. The passing of my mother and fa…
Introduction to the Pilates Reformer
Most Pilates Apparatus sessions begin with a warm-up on the Pilates Reformer. This is a resistance-based machine that allows you to work hard, stretching and le…
It’s Time to Get Barre Instructor Certified in Charleston!
Several years ago we watched barre enter the fitness world, and it has never left. In fact, in Charleston alone, you can pretty much find a barre class every fe…
Pilates Workout: California Rowing with Magic Circle
If you’ve taken a Pilates mat class before, then you’ve likely done 1/2 roll backs. I’ve provided a variation to this sound workout by adding a Pilates Magic Ci…
Pilates Workout: Hamstring Stretch
Are you looking for a great stretch for your hamstrings? Maybe you did a nice workout at the gym – whether on your own or in a group fitness class setting – and…
Pilates Mat Fundamentals Stand the Test of Time
If you follow fitness workout trends, you know they often come and go. Popular workouts are seen on TV, fitness sites and at your local gym. Have you noticed th…
Complimentary Pilates Mat Classes at Athleta Mount Pleasant
I have been having a blast teaching some Pilates mat classes at Athleta Mount Pleasant in Town Centre. If you haven’t made it yet, the good news is that I have …
Master the Pilates Rollup with These Instructional Steps
We’ve talked about how popular the Pilates Rollup is in mat classes as well as other popular workout trends. But, are you performing this move correctly? We oft…
Memorial Day Weekend & Summer Special!
As we approach Memorial Day, we first want to say our how much appreciate our troops for their service and sacrifice for our country! Please take some time this…
Spring Specials – Private & Semi-Private Pilates Sessions
We’re in the thick of spring, and we all know what that means – life is about to get busy (and sometimes lazy ;)) during the approaching summer months. Beat the…
Pilates Client Loses Now 95 Pounds and Transforms Her Body
UPDATE! LEAH HAS NOW LOST 95 POUNDS… AND STILL GOING STRONG! CONGRATS LEAH!! I had the privilege of meeting a wonderful lady, Leah, a few months ago. I am…
Spring Deals and Promotions Plus Next Barre Certification Dates
We’ve had a lot going on at the studio, so I want to make sure you are keeping up with all of our latest news and promotions! First, did you see our two Spring …
Pilates Spring Specials, Recipe and Workout
It’s already May – how are those New Year’s Resolutions going? Check out the Pilates Apparatus machines and find out for yourself why they call it a “Pilates Bo…
April Workout: Pilates Band Stretches
We have a series of exercises we perform in the studio with the Theraband, but none can be as important as our band stretches. It’s important to stay limber, im…
Great Studio Moments this Year
Have you been in the studio lately? If not, you are missing out on some great times! Not only do we work on your fitness goals, but I’m very happy to say that I…
March Promotion: 2 for the Price of 1!
Trade in your latte for the day and bring a friend to Lowountry Barre! For only $5 each ($10 total) you and a friend can enjoy a challenging barre workout with …
New Barre Class Schedule
Check out both locations! Many certified Lowcountry Barre instructors are currently teaching barre classes at East Shore Athletic Club – Park West AND Johnnie D…
Want to Become a Certified Barre Class Instructor? Train With Us!
Once again we are in a position to expand our Lowcountry Barre program! But, we need more instructors! Are you absolutely in love with barre like we are? Are yo…
Lowcountry Power Pilates Offers Second Barre Certification Training Program Feb. 24-26
Expands Program to Include Barre Cardio Kick and Private Barre Classes Mount Pleasant, S.C. (February 6, 2012) – Lowcountry Power Pilates, LLC today announced t…
Fitness Slump Tips, Pilates Stretching Techniques & Barre Certifications
Is it true that the early bird catches the worm? It may apply to the world of fitness as well. Many started their 2014 with grand workout plans, only to have th…
Happy New Year! Include Pilates in 2013!
It’s that time of year when we reevaluate our fitness goals and make aggressive plans for the New Year! As a Pilates instructor for more than eight years, I hav…
Year in Review Plus Current Pilates Schedule and Deals
Can you believe 2013 is over? In case you missed it, here are are a few highlights from the year and a few studio updates that I don’t want you to miss! We fini…
New Year’s Barre Class Rates & Location Changes
To Our Lowcountry Barre Enthusiasts: What an exciting introductory year! Looking ahead for 2012, we are offering enhanced classes that give our fantastic client…
New Pilates & Barre Classes in 2012!
Coming in January 2012! We are pleased to announce the launch of several new Pilates and Barre classes in our studio. For more information on any of our exercis…
Meet Renee & Her Tracy Anderson-Inspired Arms
Have you met Renee yet? If you took one of our Lowcountry Barre classes and woke up the next day with sore arms… it was probably Renee’s fault. She is our…
Top Five Reasons to Attend Our Wine Alates Holiday Party
Debating whether or not to come next Monday, December 19, to our Wine Alates Holiday Party? Here’s why you don’t want to miss it: 1 – Free Classes! Take our bar…
Go Figure Clients
To all of our Mount Pleasant and Charleston barre enthusiasts… we welcome all Go Figure clients to our barre studio and will honor any remaining classes a…
Wine Alates Holiday Party!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to celebrate it with you! We’ve decided to combine two of our most favorite things – Pilates & Wine – for …
Thanksgiving Week Schedule
Happy Thanksgiving week! Are you as excited as we are to indulge in some great Thanksgiving food? Join us in the studio before or after Thursday and burn off so…
Welcome our new instructor, Kelly Wren!
We’re excited to announce that we have a new Pilates instructor. Everyone please welcome Kelly Wren to Lowcountry Power Pilates and the Charleston area. Kelly i…
Our Groupon deal is featured today!
Did you see today’s Groupon deal? We’re featured! Ten Barre classes for only $39 (up to $100 value). If you haven’t tried Barre, this is a great introductory ra…
Barre certification program rescheduled for September
Due to Hurricane Irene last weekend, we postponed our Barre Certification Program. If you are interested in joining our group of instructors, please visit our c…
Back to School. Back in Shape.
It’s the start of a new school year! What better time to get back into the studio and meet your fitness goals? And, to sweeten the deal, now we’re happy to intr…
Pilates Results: Meet David Fender
We’re always excited when one of our clients achieves his or her fitness goals. Do you want to lose weight? Tone? Rehabilitate from an injury? Let the Pilates M…
We’re expanding to ESAC – Johnnie Dodds!
Did you hear? Beginning Monday, July 18, you can take our Barre class at TWO locations – East Shore Athletic Club (ESAC) Park West AND Johnnie Dodds. All of our…
Wanted: Barre instructors for our expanding program!
Are you absolutely in love with Barre like we are? The fever is catching on in Charleston and our demand is greater than our pool of instructors! So, we are rea…
Lowcountry Power Pilates Offers Barre Certification Program
Expands Barre Program to East Shore Athletic Club – Johnnie Dodds Location Mount Pleasant, S.C. (July 6, 2011) – Lowcountry Power Pilates, LLC today announced t…
No classes July 4th!
Just a quick note to ensure everyone knows we are closed Monday, July 4th. We will not have our regular 8:30 a.m. Barre class or any studio sessions. Please hav…
Online scheduling now available for Barre classes
Did you get a chance to try out our new Barre class? Or, did you recently purchase our very successful Living Social deal? If so, you’ll be happy to know that w…
Tips to receive exclusive promotions & deals!
Welcome to the Lowcountry Power Pilates Blog! We’re excited to stay connected with our clients and community. To show our appreciation, we want to provide you w…
Lowcountry Power Pilates Launches Barre
Offers Free trial workout week, May 16-21, 2011 Mount Pleasant, S.C. (May 12, 2011) – Lowcountry Power Pilates, LLC today announced the launch of its new progra…