Odell and Nassim Lewis, founders of ON Pilates, have opened Reformer Plate Studio at The Meadows at Ruskin Sports Village.
The couple moved from Essex just before the coronavirus pandemic and live in the Carmill area.
After surviving the “tough times” of the pandemic, Odell and Kasim decided to follow their passion and set up a facility on the Dentons Green site.
Nasim, 45, has been teaching classes for over six years and says she really enjoys helping people feel better about themselves and motivating them while keeping things fun.
She added that she is as passionate about reinventing Pilates as she is about dog walking.
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Meanwhile, O’Dell, 43, has more than 20 years of experience as a personal trainer and class instructor, and currently works to improve flexibility, strengthen postural muscles to reduce back and neck pain, and strengthen core strength. I am concentrating on the classes I will be taking.
“I’m very excited to get started,” Kassim said at the launch.
“And it’s about meeting all the people and explaining what Reformers is, because a lot of people don’t really know about Reformers and what it does.
“I’m excited to share my passion.”
The reformer is a device that provides a full-body workout and helps build strength, flexibility, toning and sculpting the entire body.
“There are many different ways to use Reformer,” Nassim added.
“It can be used as aerobic exercise equipment, used for rehabilitation, and used for strength training.
“Many athletes, including soccer players and rugby players, use Reformer Pilates to strengthen their muscles and bodies and prevent injuries.”
ON Pilates held a launch event at its Ruskin location on Sunday 21st April, giving people the opportunity to chat, ask questions and watch a demonstration.
In addition to physical exercise, the classes offered also include meditation and sound baths to enhance mental well-being and calmness.
The studio will also benefit from its location in Ruskin, Kassim added.
“We’re in a sports village. People can take a class and then go to one of our other facilities to have coffee or eat.”
