TONE is Astoria’s premier boutique Pilates studio offering an exclusive, intimate setting for your workout experience.

Pi·la·tes [pi-lah-teez]

improves your mental and physical well-being, increases flexibility, and strengthens muscles. Pilates uses controlled movements in the form of mat exercises or equipment to tone and strengthen the body.

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What is pilates?

 

Pilates is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without adding muscle bulk. In addition, pilates increases circulation and helps to sculpt the body and strengthen the body's "core" or "powerhouse" (torso). People who do pilates regularly feel they have better posture, are less prone to injury, and experience better overall health.

The "powerhouse" - abdomen, lower back, and buttocks - is supported and strengthened, enabling the rest of the body to move free.

 

benefits of pilates

 
  • Improves coordination and balance
  • Heighten mind-body awareness
  • Enhances athletic performance
  • Does not stress your joints and helps you avoid injuries
  • Increases your confidence and self-esteems
  • Safe and effective way to stretch, strengthen and streamline your body
  • Builds strength without "bulking up"
  • Flexibility, circulation and skeletal alignment
  • Core strength and stability in the abdominal area
  • Relieves stress and back pain
  • Longer leaner muscle
 

QUESTIONS + ANSWERS

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the class begins to fill out an information form needed by the teacher prior to your first class. All information will remain confidential and used only for TONE private use.

WHAT TO WEAR?

It is recommended that participants wear close-fitting clothing to allow for the most efficient movement and teaching (T-shirts and baggy pants are not useful). Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the studios. Socks with sticky soles however are recommended and a towel is advised. Socks required for all equipment classes. 

HOW OFTEN TO ATTEND?

The keys to success in any exercise program are commitment and consistency. We recommend two to three times a week.

WHAT TO BRING?

Reformer classes - the studio provides all necessary equipment.
If you are attending mat classes, please bring a mat. If you forget to bring a mat, you can rent one for $2. Water is available for purchase.

What are your COVID Safety Policies?

To maintain the safety of our clients and employees, the following temporary safety policies are in place.  Your entrance to our studios indicates your compliance with these policies. Please note that these are subject to review and modification at any time at our discretion, and the most up to date policies are prominently posted in each studio.

  • Temperature checks are required.

  • All clients and employees must wear a mask at all times in the studio. Bandanas, buffs and gaiters are not acceptable face coverings.

  • All clients must wear socks. Grip socks are preferred.

  • Employees and clients must maintain 6ft social distancing from all other clients and employees at all times.

  • Clients must depart promptly following the completion of the session.

  • Clients and employees must use care to avoid contamination of any common surfaces including wiping down any surfaces and wearing PPE where practically possible.

  • Each time you attend a session, you will be required to sign a contact tracing form including waiver of liability and acceptance of our policies.

Please note that while TONE Pilates is taking precautions to minimize the risk to our employees and clients including additional cleaning and sanitizing procedures, employee precautions, limiting sessions etc., it is not possible to provide complete protection against Covid-19 in a group setting.  If you are symptomatic or may have been exposed, please stay home.

We are proud to belong to the New York Fitness Coalition. We joined the NYFC in an effort to obtain expert guidance as we planned to reopen our facility. Through the guidance of Industry experts and an Occupational Health and Safety expert we have been instructed on not only how to open in line with State guidance, but how to exceed that guidance and provide you with an safe studio environment. Our cleaning products are on the Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) list of products registered in New York State and identified by the EPA as effective against COVID-19 and organic. This not only assures your safety where COVID is concerned but also secures your long term health and wellness free from pesticides and harmful chemicals.

  • Additional sanitizing of touched surfaces between each class

  • Vinyl straps are used which can be effectively disinfected between use

  • Sanitizer stations available through the studio

  • Deep cleaning of the studio each night

  • Air Purifier

  • Monthly voluntary testing for according to a 50 page NYFC sanitizing protocol

  • All cleaning products are compliant with CDC guidelines for disinfectants

  • Employee, client and visitor contact tracing and logs are maintained

  • Detailed sanitizing logs for teachers and cleaning staff are maintained and reviewed by management

  • Employees self-certify every day and stay home if they are sick

  • PPE is available to our employees and emergency supplies of PPE available to clients (e.g. if your mask breaks during class)

  • Extensive signage throughout the studios with specific safety protocols