Pilates With Kris – Pilates With Kris

Kris

Hello! My name is Kris(tin)- I am a certified Pilates and yoga instructor. This year will be my fifth year of teaching Pilates, and what an amazing five years it has been. I came to Pilates about ten years ago after becoming seriously ill. Before then, I had rarely workout out, ate terribly, was extremely overworked and was very stressed with school. Pilates was something I always wanted to try but always allowed excuses to get in the way. Well, after finally getting around to it, I was hooked right away. I finally found my “thing”. Soon after I noticed profound improvements in my physical appearance, as well as in my mood and ability to cope with stress. I found a form of exercise that not only gave me a kick-ass whole body workout but also left me feeling so Zen, as if I had just done yoga. I had found my happy place.

Kris

Hi! My name is Kris(ten)- I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and have been living in the DC area since 2012. Shortly after moving, I was involved in a traumatic freak accident that left me with a broken back (fractured L3) and screws in my right foot. Needless to say, the months following were quite challenging- both mentally and physically. Prior to my accident, I was never one who felt connected to a certain way of keeping fit- in fact, I hated playing almost all sports and would drag myself to the gym to get in 30 minutes of “cardio” that I thought I needed in order to feel and look my best. The reality was, I felt worse. As part of my recovery plan, I was introduced to Pilates, and I will honestly never forget my first session- I was hooked. Not only has Pilates greatly improved my back pain (bye-bye pain killers!), I’ve never felt or looked stronger and through this practice, I have been provided essential tools to manage my anxiety. After practicing Pilates for seven years, I became a certified instructor to be able to share my passion with others, and hopefully help to improve their lives as well.

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When I started Pilates on a friends recommendation I was not sold, but as soon as I took Kris’ class, things changed. I was pushed and motivated to do things that I would not have imagined possible. She is a great instructor- innovative and always makes the routines fun, hard, and worth the effort. Also she corrects form and ensures safety for her clients as required. I could not give her a higher recommendation!- Keri, Washington DC Area I have been working with Kris for 7 months through FaceTime on my home reformer and it has been absolutely wonderful! She is so knowledgable, focused, upbeat and professional in every way. She makes each class challenging and so worthwhile. Thank you Kris!

The first time I met Kris, I was attending group Pilates classes, and honestly I was intimidated. She was tough, so much so that I felt like I couldn’t complete her classes. However, this year proved an opportunity to experience the personal and professional investment Kris has in her craft. During this past year, she’s shared how seriously she takes training and helping people mentally and physically. Her personal training became a vital therapy for me and I’m continually amazed at how she challenges me and helps me grow in ways I didn’t even expect. She’s a gifted and talented instructor that even beyond that she’s an incredible individual who will continue to impact people through her passion for physical and mental fitness. She’s a Pilates angel! Thank you Kris

Kris introduced me to Pilates almost 2 years ago, and I have been working with her weekly ever since! Kris is a joy to work with- so proficient, professional and pleasant always! Her program is challenging but is tailored to the day you are having. This is the one workout I will do everything I can to never skip! She didn’t miss a beat switching to virtual as was my preference and the experience is no less energetic and personal as it would have been in person. I am a HUGE fan!

I met Kristin 4 years ago when she was my favorite Pilates class teacher. I appreciated her attention to detail, her ability to communicate clearly, and her intention to teach a class that was helpful to her clients. This past year, she became my personal Pilates teacher, first in person, and then, when things shut down in March of 2020, remotely. She has been fabulous throughout this stressful time: calm, encouraging, and thoughtful about what my body required in the way of exercises. Since I am frequently injured, I appreciate her flexibility and willingness to find the right movements for me. She does not have a set program. She works with the client to figure out what is the best exercise for the client. And when things change, she changes the program. Last but not least, it is a lot of fun to work with her. I cannot say enough good things about her as a Pilates teacher.

We’ve been training with Kris for two years, and we can’t get enough! When the pandemic shut down our Pilates studio, she seamlessly transitioned us from the reformer to virtual mat Pilates sessions that were equally, if not more challenging, by integrating Yoga, cardio, and weights for strength training. Kris trains us as a couple, and she is able to create sessions that challenge us both, tailoring moves for our individual needs. No session is ever the same, as she continues to motivate us and keep it fun every time. With Kris, we’ve seen the difference in muscle tone in our bodies and overall health, stayed mentally motivated during the pandemic, and found something we look forward to doing as a couple. We are hands down in better shape than we were in our twenties!

Kristin has been my Pilates go-to instructor for 5+ years because not only is she knowledgeable about form and practice, but she makes me challenge myself each and every class all while brightening the studio with her beautiful smile and encouraging spirit.

Kristin has made a huge difference in my life. After trying dozens of professionals over many years to help me with strength, posture, and pain, I finally found someone who SEES my problem areas, which are not necessarily the ones I or anyone else had focused on. She figures out what is wrong and what is needed to help, and she is amazingly clear and supportive about giving directions, while also making me work very hard! What is wonderful about Kristin is that she responds well to my requests, such as what to do with new difficulties or pain, she is understanding when I vent general body complaints, and she is generous in helping me organize props when I am late or fall behind. After almost two years of sessions- and hopefully there will be many more- I am extremely grateful for Kristin.

Kris Schneider is a gifted Pilates instructor. I initially met Kris via group classes and she quickly became my favorite instructor. When the pandemic shut down the studios, I purchased a reformer for home and started virtual private sessions with Kris. She is extremely professional, and her teaching style is empowering. She understands physiology and works to specify our sessions to meet my goals and focus on my areas of weakness. Since starting our private sessions, I have become stronger than ever before, my posture is improved and my long-term cervical spine issues are significantly improved. I feel so lucky to be able to work with Kris.

I own a fitness company and am myself a personal trainer and wellness coach. Kris is this trainer’s Pilates instructor. Kris is extremely knowledgeable, reliable, creative, and passionate about her work. She knows her clients’ strengths and limitations and is incredibly adept at bringing just the right level of challenge to ensure measurable progress. I credit her with my numerous strength gains over the past 10-month pandemic, and I am grateful for her commitment to her craft and for her charming approach to fitness.

Kris is an amazing Pilates instructor! I’ve been doing Pilates for 14+ years, and Kris is truly one of the best. She definitely gives a very challenging workout, changes it up and always offers a variety, but I also always feel safe. And I always know I’m getting a great, full body workout. My body reminds me for days after. Thanks Kris!

I have been taking on-line Pilates classes with Kristen for about six months and can definitely see the difference in my core muscles. She is an amazing teacher who keeps me motivated with very clear instruction and a lot of reassurance! I highly recommend these classes.

Hi, my name is Fiona Kelly, I am a widow and live in rural Ireland. The pandemic this past year has made life quite difficult for a lot of people, I have been working from home since March 2020 and rarely get a chance to get out to exercise. Kristen invited me to join her on Zoom to participate in a weekly Pilates class. Well, this is my lifesaver, apart from getting a great burst of energy and fitness, the class flows, helps with breathing and self care which is much needed at this time and is a lovely way to communicate with others. She is so polite, motivating, and giving of her time and energy. I look forward to Pilates every week, it helps tremendously with mental health and wellbeing.

My experience with Kristen as my first Pilates instructor was great. She made me feel like I was capable of all the moves and had lovely words of encouragement. I felt sore after each class, so I know it works! Time flies in her classes. I would highly recommend Kristen, she is a natural who produces #results.

Kristen is such an amazing teacher! I’ve been attending her zoom classes for around 8 months now and for the only exercise I do, I feel myself getting so much stronger! Her classes are so easy to follow along and the small yet controlled movements really make a big impact as I can feel the benefit for days after. I always feel like Kristen is rooting for me and willing to personalize the class to fit my needs or how I’m feeling that day mentally/physically. I have definitely found my new favorite way to exercise all thanks to Kristen and would 100% recommend her classes to anyone looking for a fun and highly beneficial way to exercise.

I have been going to Kristen for Pilates since March 2020 and I have to say- it’s been amazing! I’d never done it before and was keen to try it out. Our weekly zoom classes keep me motivated and gets the week off to a great start. Kristen has encouraged and supported me throughout becoming an accountability partner to keeping Pilates a weekly part of my routine. I feel myself getting stronger each week and this is all down to Kristen’s gentle and gradual teaching approach. I always feel great after a class! Everyone should be doing Pilates with Kris