10/20/2026
It’s about time I introduced myself! HI!!! I’m Leah Barczykowski, the owner of Midland Strength Lab. My pilates journey or love affair if you will, started in August 2025. A good friend asked if I wanted to try a class and I immediately said yes. I had been wanting to try reformer pilates for a long time.
One class and I was hooked. I loved how it made me feel, both mind and body. I loved feeling strong and the almost meditative state I was in during class. The contrast of working and stretching at the same time, slow and controlled movements with intention behind them, and the amount of focus on your muscles and which ones are doing what, I found so engaging. I was becoming more patient as a mom and feeling so grateful to be able to take the time to move my own body. I started coming 4-5 times a week, I noticed changes in my body and my endurance that made me so proud of myself.
My husband and I took over the studio from Sarah in June 2026. It wasn’t something I thought I would ever do, own a fitness studio, but I’m so glad we jumped. My background is in art education, I am a born teacher. Taking a break to have our four, wonderful daughters, becoming a certified Pilates instructor just seemed like the next logical step. Watching our clients build strength, flexibility and confidence just fuels my passion more.
I love Midland Strength Lab because the community Sarah built here is top notch. I found everyone in all of my classes were so fun, encouraging, real life people who like to move together. I have made wonderful friends here and I am so excited to continue to nurture that warm and welcoming community. Welcome to Midland Strength Lab, where movement and community collide.
