A 70-year-old method for toning mind and muscle

The News Journal Wilmington, Delaware · Monday, September 27, 1993

The studio certifies instructors in the original Pilates method. Gallagher says it's important to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the system that's composed of more than 500 exercises and five major pieces of equipment. "The system is only as good as the teacher," he says. "We are trying to keep the basic Pilates program what it was." The Pilates Studio in Philadelphia is operated by Janine Galati, who was trained by Kryzanowska. The studio is housed in Alternative Health and Fitness Concepts, 2016 Walnut St.