Tone Pilates and Wellness Studio

I love this place. The studio is so charming and I especially love their new location, right by the subway. The class sizes are small, so you really get personal attention. I usually take Tuesday night mat class with Abby, who is so fun, energetic and knowledgeable and makes a real effort to get to know everyone in her classes. I wasn’t a fan of pilates until I started coming here, but I love the way that she explains exactly what muscle each movement is working and why it’s beneficial. I’m so glad that there’s a place like this in my neighborhood.

Since NYC has a gazillion more Pilates studios than where I currently live, I decided to take advantage of this fact and check out a studio on my recent visit to the city. Tone came up in Unilocal,and I was ecstatic to find out about their new client special (two private sessions for $ 100). What a super deal since the privates are normally $ 80 each. There’s also a mat special of three classes for $ 30 that sounded pretty sweet too.
I worked with Jess the owner to set up some sessions on the days I would be around since it doesn’t seem like you can book directly on the Mindbody site. She was super nice and patient with me regarding scheduling and even followed-​up to see how the sessions went.
The studio looks like a converted apartment located above another business. So it’s not as open as the studios I’m used to, but it was very cute and homey. Susana and Abby were both awesome and friendly instructors who challenged me and worked me completely out. We did a little mix of everything: reformer, cadillac, chair. The best workout is one where the time flies by and you feel really accomplished at the end, and those things certainly happened.
I really liked how I was made to feel welcome even though everyone knew I wouldn’t be a regular client. Major points in my book. I’m so bummed that I don’t live in Astoria so I could become a constant presence at Tone! I’ll have to make do with another visit the next time I’m in Queens.

I’m moving out of NYC in a few weeks, and one of my city staples I will desperately miss is Tone Pilates and its amazing ladies. My physician recommended pilates as rehabilitative physical therapy late last year, encouraging me to use it to help with the lower back pain I’ve experienced thanks to a fairly serious degree of scoliosis curvature for over two decades. I chose Tone Pilates because so many of the studios I researched all over Manhattan/​Brooklyn/​Queens hired instructors who were not certified or taught a brand of pilates that catered to the trendy crowd (think: yogalates or fusion pilates — I’m still not sure what fusion pilates is) than pure pilates. Tone also has plenty of classes during the daytime (mostly 7 – 10:30am) and evening. Eight months of regular to semi-​regular pilates classes later, I’m so grateful for the teachers at Tone, in particular Andrea and Jessica. My body feels more balanced, strengthened, lengthened, and powerful. Seriously, do yourself a favor and let Andrea and Jessica take care of you.
The reformer classes are wonderful. Andrea rules over the three Allegro2 machines’ occupants with a friendly smile and chit chat without ever slowing the pace or intensity of the class. I absolutely love her classes that incorporate jump board. Jessica (the studio owner and «the pilates ninja») keeps a slightly more brisk pace, incorporating mountain climbers and squats in between sets on the reformer. She seriously kicks your butt. Every time I take her class, I want to cancel the rest of that day’s plans and lounge through an afternoon of online shopping. If you’re an absolute beginner to pilates, a few of Michelle’s classes might be more your speed, though even my anti-​flexibility, pilates-​fearing husband fared reasonably well in Andrea’s class. Modifications are aplenty in all classes for those days when your body has kinks and pains, but I’ve always felt challenged and, quite frankly, exhausted (the good kind) after a class with Andrea and Jessica. I’m going to miss Tone Pilates so much — they have me hooked on the reformer so much, I’ve decided to buy one myself!

Amazing studio with knowledgeable staff and good rates on classes. Because the class sizes are small you get a lot of attention and pointers from the teachers. I went to Tone regularly for about seven months and my body is so much stronger and toned as a result. I just moved out of the area and I’m already jonesing for my Tuesday night mat classes with Abby or my Friday morning reformer classes with Michelle! If you’re looking to get started in Pilates and want some personally invested instructors, I can’t recommend Tone enough.

I’ve been taking pilates at Tone since May 2014. I found the studio after following Andrea from another location, she was my introduction to Pilates 2 years ago. I’m physically stronger and my energy level has increased greatly thanks to Andrea and her expertise. She’s woken up and strengthened muscles I never knew existed. I walk out of a class having great pain which I often didn’t like but I now welcome that pain because I see the results… Andrea’s knowledge overall has proven to me no matter what your limitations are adjustments can be made that will have you feeling physically and mentally strong. Thanks to Andrea I now am addicted to reformer pilates it has changed me on many different levels.

I learned about Tone through Andrea Dusel-​Foil, who I’ve taken Pilates mat classes and private reformer at another studio. I’ve taken Andrea’s classes/​reformer for over a year now. Andrea is absolutely amazing! She’s very knowledgeable and always always makes adjusts for any pain or injuries. She challenges me in a way that produces results. After a workout with Andrea you feel fantastic — strong and properly stretched. Then, two days later I feel sore but a good kinda sore — the kind that makes you want to go back and workout with Andrea again. The Tone studio is lovely and very clean. The reformer machines are very nice too.

I have become such a fan of Tone Pilates after taking only 2 reformer classes here (I bought the intro package — 3 classes for $ 75). As a runner, I’m not at all flexible and tight muscles have led to numerous injuries for me. In the 2 classes I’ve taken at Tone I feel that my body not only gets a great core workout but it is also appropriately stretched, which makes a world of difference for me. Pilates targets muscle groups I don’t use while running (and some I didn’t realize I used) so I feel that incorporating the reformer classes into my weekly training programs will definitely improve my strength, athleticism, and overall health.
I have taken a class with Michelle and one class with Jessica and both sessions were different but equally challenging. I love how the teachers at this studio make it a point to learn your name. It gives the whole experience (that can at times be intimidating) a more personal and relaxed feel. The hour classes fly by and having only 3 people in a class ensures you are getting personal attention. I definitely recommend registering as far in advance as you can, classes seem to fill up quickly!

I have been wanting to take a Surf class since I saw it on TaxiTV a few months ago, but I was injured at the time so couldn’t do it then. My friend recently mentioned that this studio offered it and I went today.
What a terrific workout. It’s very challenging but really fun. It’s a small class, so you get very personalized attention. I do work out, but I am not a Pilates/​yoga person. I am strong but clumsy and self-​conscious.
Jessica was super-​patient and offered modifications for me without being at all condescending or dismissive. When I said I wasn’t a Pilates person she said, «…yet.»
So yes! I am going to sign up for some one-​on-​one introductory sessions. I know my core is my weakest area (and I actually had a little tantrum last week about it with my trainer because I find core work so frustrating). To be able to focus on it in such a welcoming environment is really appealing, and it will be great to mix up my workouts.
The studio is immaculate and inviting and everyone was super-​friendly. I work out in a meathead gym and this was such a pleasant change! I look forward to adding this to the mix.

Alicia and Jessica are absolutely incredible teachers, as is the entire team here at Tone. You are going to have a difficult time finding a work-​out as invigorating, inspiring, and effective as the ones here. Until recently I was living in Williamsburg and would trek 45 minutes to and from class at Tone — everywhere else I tried in the city did not come close. Absolutely the best!

I became so, so happy when I learned about Tone. It’s a pilates studio with mat, reformer, and surf classes, and its fabulous. I’ve only taken the mat and surf classes but I love the intimate class sizes and the solid workouts. The instructors are super friendly, funny and welcoming, and they make sure you are working hard (and in the right form) the entire time. I’ve taken class with Alicia, Annie and Mary so far and they’ve all been fantastic. I love coming here to start my weekend mornings off right and always leave feeling accomplished and ready for the day. Would love to check out the reformers class at some point too!

The endorphins that are released during and after a workout here are amazing! I’ve taken, surf, blast and advanced mat classes. I don’t think the classes miss a muscle everything gets worked. The two instructors I’ve worked with make the workouts fun. This is absolutely the place to go if you are looking for a great workout that will leave you smiling for the rest of the day!

I got a deal for 10 classes for $ 35. I’ve taken 2 of the basic mat pilates on Tuesdays with Marie. She is AMAZING. I left after the first day telling everyone how it’s the best pilates class I’ve ever taken. She pushes you and really shows you how to work your core muscles. I used muscles I didn’t even know I had. I left feeling sore in the best way. I can’t wait to take her class again and I HIGHLY recommend it!

Awesome studio. Took tone blast with Alicia and she was a wonderful instructor who pushed you to your limits without being mean/​boot camp style. Atmosphere is intimate, friendly and clean. Will definitely be going here a lot more.

I read about Tone in Boro Mag a few months ago. I heard they had surf set classes there and I was dying to check that out.
Out of the blue, I found an Amazon local deal for them and purchased a 10 pack of mat and group classes. Wow! What a great deal.
I’ve taken 2 classes so far – The surf set class on saturday afternoon and I love it! I can’t wait to come back for more.
The instructor was great. We had a pretty full class of about 4 – 6 people each time but I think that is a good small group class size.
The class was fun. It was sort of like pilates+ Insanity meet balancing on a surf board. The class was only 45 mins long but I felt it was very efficient and we targeted a little bit of everything and we got some cardio in :)
Their studio is very clean and conveniently located a few mins walk off the Broadway stop. Classes are easy to register on Mind Body Online and so far no issues getting into classes. Though, I heard in the warmer months, it’s good to register a little in advance, especially for surf set. I plan to continue and build on the classes and maybe just maybe try real surfing outside this summer!

You all have to check out the Tuesday. 10:30am Trio class with Annie. She has a great personality and makes the class challenging but accessible to all levels. I work as a Fitness Coordinator who is pretty advanced in fitness and I felt like I worked in the class.

The mat space has been open for sometime now. Tone Pilates is the best!

After practicing pilates for 10 years, I took a break since my new gym doesn’t offer classes at a convenient time. I did yoga for a couple of years, but really missed pilates.
Luckily I noticed Tone early one morning on my walk home. After checking out the site and reading the other reviews here, I signed up for an intro package.
Well, I’m getting re-​acquainted with my abs and loving pilates all over again. Tone is fantastic. Whether you take Alicia’s mat class or Surfset w/​Lauren, the workout is incredible and there’s a lot of variety for every taste and fitness level.
Classes are fun, well-​planned and the instructors are helpful and encouraging — you can’t ask for more from a fitness/​wellness studio. I’m looking forward to continuing my practice with the Tone staff.

If you want Great Pilates there is no other place like Tone
Can’t say enough about Jess and Alicia and their Staff :)

I recently took a class with Amber and she is pretty good as well, she gives you a really good workout and her direction is clear. You leave feeling accomplished and the next day I was a lil sore.

For the past 2 years I’ve trained with Alicia & every class is a new experience. A complete «kick in the butt, I’m going to cry while crawling back home» workout. Jessica is another amazing instructor with the same wonderful high energy attitude. The studio also offers kettle bell classes with Liz. You should definitely try out her classes! WHY?! Each class is fun & jam packed with cardio & strength exercises.
This studio is the best I’ve been to since I started practicing Pilates. The staff motivates you to do your best & reach your full potential.