BetterBody Pilates

BetterBody Pilates •Pilates•HIIT•Circuit training•Weight training & corrective exercises for athletes•Private TRX & Yoga Hi! I've been in the pilates industry for over 20 years.

I'm Maricar Pratt and I'm the owner of BetterBody Fitness & Pilates. I received my Pilates certification through Physicalmind Institute Pilates in New York. The program required over 600 intensive class hours and 2 years of hands-on training on all Pilates apparatus prior to receiving a certification. I also specialize in HIIT, Certified personal training,Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Perfor

mance Enhancement Specialization for Athletes,Behavior Change Specialization, Corrective exercise, weight training for women, private TRX and yoga sessions. I've gained a ton of experience by working with clients from all different walks of life, including young people and seniors. I love to help people feel their best in every way possible,whether that means giving them a great workout or helping them get back on track after an injury. Better Body Fitness & Pilates:
I opened up BetterBody Fitness & pilates in 1999. Since then BetterBody has been serving Calabasas community for over 20 years. It is a fully equipped Pilates studio offering private, semi-private and group instruction. Along with HIIT, Personal Training, Yoga, TRX , Weight loss program and RedCord Training. Our staff of experience and Nationally certified professionals will customize a fitness program for your individual needs, including rehabilitation, pre & post prenatal, dance, golf, improving athletic performance or overall conditioning.Our goal is for our clients to feel better about themselves and achieve their fitness goals.

One thing I've noticed after teaching Pilates for over 25 years...It's not that instructors don't care about anatomy. It...
09/11/2026

One thing I've noticed after teaching Pilates for over 25 years...

It's not that instructors don't care about anatomy. It's that so many were taught in a way that made it feel overwhelming.

You don't need to memorize every muscle, every origin and insertion, or every page in an anatomy textbook to become a better instructor.

You need to understand how the body moves.

You need to know why a client can't get into a position, why one side feels different than the other, what muscles are actually working, and how to modify safely when something doesn't look right.

That's why I created Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics for Fitness Instructors: Anatomy Made Easy.

I built it for instructors who have ever thought:
• "I should know this..."
• "I understand it in class, but then I forget."
• "I don't feel confident explaining anatomy to my clients."

My goal was simple: make anatomy practical, easy to understand, and something you can actually use the next time you teach.

If anatomy has ever made you feel intimidated, you're definitely not alone.

Learn more here:
https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/245b04e4e97

Stop feeling overwhelmed by anatomy. Learn muscles, joints, posture, and biomechanics in a simple, practical online course built for Pilates and fitness instructors.

Thinking about trying private Pilates but not sure if it's for you?Honestly, the easiest way to know is to just try it. ...
09/10/2026

Thinking about trying private Pilates but not sure if it's for you?

Honestly, the easiest way to know is to just try it. We're doing free 15 minute private sessions on September 18 at the BetterBody Pilates in Calabasas so you can see what it's actually like to have an instructor's full attention the whole time.

Scan the code to grab your spot.

Pilates isn't just about flexibility. It's about control and athletes need control.An athlete's body is constantly being...
09/07/2026

Pilates isn't just about flexibility. It's about control and athletes need control.

An athlete's body is constantly being asked to produce and absorb force, maintain balance, stabilize joints, change direction, and repeat complex movements under pressure.

That's why athletic training shouldn't only focus on strength, speed, and endurance.

Movement quality matters too.

Pilates provides an opportunity to work on core stability, balance, coordination, mobility, muscular endurance, and body awareness through precise, controlled movement.

And because Pilates can be adapted to different fitness levels and training goals, it can complement a wide range of sports and conditioning programs.

Whether you're training for competition or simply want to become a more capable athlete, consider adding a different kind of challenge to your routine.

Train hard. Move well. Recover intelligently. Perform with control.

09/06/2026

Jump into our small group reformer class and get personal attention and feel the difference.

09/05/2026
Why BetterBodyfit? We could think of a tons of reasons but here's an important one We have the most incredible team of I...
09/04/2026

Why BetterBodyfit? We could think of a tons of reasons but here's an important one We have the most incredible team of Instructor.
All of our instructors are fully certified in all Pilates equipment with 600+ certification hours indicates that they have undergone rigorous training on all pilates equipment (reformer, chair, barrel, Cadillac). This level of certification likely means that they have a deep understanding of the Pilates method and can provide safe and effective instruction on a variety of equipment and prevent boredom.

Have you ever quit something right before it started working?That's what happens to a lot of people with Pilates. They e...
09/02/2026

Have you ever quit something right before it started working?

That's what happens to a lot of people with Pilates. They expect instant results, they're inconsistent, or they're just not in the right studio with the right instructors.

The truth is, the magic is cumulative. Less tension, a stronger core, better posture... it all compounds the longer you stay with it.

Come feel supported, guided, and challenged with us.

Address

5733 Las Virgenes Road #B
Calabasas, CA
91302

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5am
Tuesday 7am - 5am
Wednesday 7am - 5am
Thursday 7am - 5am
Friday 7am - 5am

Telephone

+18182244734

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