Knockout Pilates

Knockout Pilates is an airy, sunlit, art-filled Pilates studio in Gowanus Creative Studios. We offer privates, duets, semiprivates (3 students) and small group classes (6 students). We tailor our sessions with care to your unique needs. In each 50-minute session, you can expect a fun flow of mat and machine exercises to strengthen core muscles, improve mobility, and create a feeling of decompression in the spine. Sessions can range from quite vigorous – including aerobic jumping or punching techniques – to gentle therapeutic sessions incorporating restorative yoga and breathing. Let us know what your goals are, and we’ll help you get there!

We are excited to work with bodies of all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, and abilities. We have experience teaching athletes, dancers, artists, chefs, pre- and post-natal moms, folks with disc herniations, rotator cuff injuries, hip replacements, ankle replacements, Parkinson’s Disorder, scoliosis, osteoporosis, arthritis, anxiety, and depression. We are always studying and practicing to bring the best back to our clients, and we can’t wait to move with you!

Our equipment includes: a Peak PilatesSystem Deluxe reformer, Stott split-pedal stability chair, Balanced Body springboard, pull-up bar with suspension trainer, spine corrector, free weights, squishy balls, yoga props, potted plants, and a vintage harmonium. Our second-floor space is ramp accessible. Down the hall there is access to gender-neutral restrooms.

The women behind Knockout Pilates, Lesley Garrison and Sarah Deming, have over 40 years combined teaching experience. Sarah is a Golden Glove champion and Lesley was a long time member of the Mark Morris Dance Group.