Applause

Best of the West Shore

We have been honored to be runner up twice in The Sentinels the 8th annual Best of the West Shore Contest

ABSolute Pilates for Health Club &
Allison for Fitness Trainer

Click to right for a copy of the paper from August 1st.

Thank your to everyone that voted!

From Clients

After my first month of pilates I was able to shovel snow from the 30 plus inches we had on the ground with no back pain. ~ Diane, Mechanicsburg, PA

I walk out of the studio feeling taller and stronger after every session. I just feel better for the remainder of my day. Every session motivates me to get more exercise every day. ~ Marilyn M, Carlisle, PA

Pilates helped me lose those last inches for my wedding day, and my shoulders and back would have never looked so good in my white strapless gown without Pilates. It was great to also have the scheduled time away from hectic wedding planning to exercise, time just for me! The added bonus was my husband enjoyed the results and wanted me to do more pilates sessions.
I continue to take lessons twice a week. ~ Stacy N, Mechanicsburg, PA

Allison is an experienced pilates instructor who created a Pilates routine for me that was mindful of my changing medical conditions. ~ Stacey M, Harrisburg, PA

Pilates has helped me learn to kee my shoulders away from ears and pull my core in giving me good posture. This all helped me prevent neck pain and frequent headaches. ~ Ann

My workout with Allison left me feeling relaxed, yet energized. I was probably energized knowing I just helped put my tush back up where its supposed to be! After 3 kids, pilates put me back into a wardrobe I hadn’t seen in years. It was like shopping in my closet! ~Deanna F, Harrisburg, PA

Absolute Pilates has been a great help toward helping me achieve my fitness goals.  I learn something new every time I have a lesson. Allison is great at explaining the exercises and also at showing what they look like for people like me who are visual learners. I went into pilates thinking how hard can this be? The mat videos I had seen did not look all that hard. I did not know that there were pieces of equipment involved (chair, reformer and cadillac). After I had my first chair class I thought… this is different than I thought it would be I am going to stick with it to see what it will do for me. I have been taking lessons for almost a year I have noticed a difference in my back and stomach. My posture has improved.  I have not had back pain as often since starting pilates.  It is great for anyone that has back issues and I would recommend it. ~ Shelly M, Duncannon, PA

After working with Allison I woke up one morning and went to put on my skinny jeans only to realize that it was time to get a new pair of skinny jeans. Just the month before I bought these and they were so tight i had squeeze and suck my way in to them.~ Danielle, Mechanicsburg, PA

My size 6 bridesmaid dress finally arrived.  I slipped it over my head, zipped the back, and walked out of the room to show my mother and sister.  The horror struck look on their faces said it all until, in unison, they both said, “Just loose five pounds.” I’ve always been athletic but haven’t made it a priority since high school, and now that I work full time it’s just an after thought.  Allison told me about the Joe Pilates quote, “In ten sessions you will feel the difference, in twenty sessions you will see the difference, in thirty sessions you will have a whole new body.” I want to give pilates a try. I realized that I felt better about myself and had the urge to start exercising more in three sessions. In seven sessions I notice a new muscle in my arm. I think I have a new pilates quote going here. I felt good from the inside out for my sisters wedding! Read more about Emily’s Journey here. ~ Emily T, Harrisburg, PA

I had persistant back pain until I started pilates. My pilates session have helped release and strengthen my back. I leave my sessions feeling good. What I really notice which may sound strange is a feeling of energy in my back. ~Deb

I love that I have been able to do pilates with my teenage daughter. It gives us something healthy and active to do together. My daughter feels that it has helped her soccer play as well. ~ Kim R

Allison’s equipment is top-notch and so is her enthusiasm for the practice of Pilates. After practicing in 3 other large studios over the last 3 years, I could not believe the value in the private lessons offered here. You cannot compare a “Pilates” class in a gym with dozens of other students and an instructor who learned from a video to receiving the personal attention and feedback from a trained instructor. She creates a no-pressure environment but still pushes you to learn the exercises the right way. The hour long session really flies by! ~ Kathryn S, Carlisle, PA

After just over 20 session I could see a clear change in her waist. To complement those results I was at a concert a few weeks back and I noticed as I was clapping over my head that my arms are more tone these days. There is some truth to the Joe Pilates Quote that in ten sessions you will see the difference, in twenty session you can feel the difference, and in 30 sessions you will have a whole new body. ~ Suzanne B, Mechanicsburg, PA

After my first month of pilates I noticed my clothes were hanging better and my front of my paints were flatter. ~ Bertha, Shippensburg, PA

When I started Pilates I had a nagging back issue and side effects from MS. After my first two session my back was feeling considerably better. Then after three weeks I went to a movie with my husband and I was able for the first time in a long time to sit through the whole movie comfortably without having to stand in the back for the second half. ~Aimee, Mechanicsburg, PA

I love working out on the pilates chair. I feel it targets all of my trouble spots in the best way and I can see my legs are looking leaner. ~ Lisa, Dillsburg, PA