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We are so excited to announce that beginning January 3rd we will be in our new, beautiful studio at 1275 Delaware Avenue. Our new studio gives us almost double the space, a private room for massage, lockers, a second bathroom and more! We could not be more excited to move into our new, beautiful space and embark on this new chapter. The studio will be closed for our move January 1st and 2nd with no classes or sessions on those days. For all appointments and classes on January 3rd and after, head to 1275 Delaware! See below for a note about parking.

 

 

In addition to our big move on January 3rd, the new year brings us a new name! That’s right, beginning in 2022 we are shifting to a new brand that better reflects our focus and mission as a Pilates and wellness studio. Everything you know and love about Long + Lean Pilates will remain, you’ll just be calling us by a new name…ID Pilates. Be on the look out for our new logo and name on social media, in your email inbox and on the web. We’ll be sharing more information about our new name and the motivation behind the change soon.

As always thank you for your dedication and support throughout the years and through these big changes! Feel free to contact us with any questions!

Parking at 1275 Delaware: Free parking is available along the side of the building (in front of the main entrance) and on Lancaster, on the same side of Delaware as our building. There are also parking spots available behind Canterbury Woods and paid spots in the parking ramp behind the building. Please be aware that the parking lot is reserved for residential tenants and therefore should not be used when visiting the studio.

L+L Pilates Holiday Gift Guide

L+L Pilates Holiday Gift Guide

We feel it too, the holidays are approaching, and fast! While we can’t do all of the shopping for you, we can certainly help make the process easier with these gift ideas for the Pilates lovers in your life!

If you’ve had a session at L+L Pilates, you know we take our calf stretching seriously. The half dome  makes a great gift for a friend or family member who is always on the go and needs a little TLC. Pair it with our pinky balls for the ultimate foot and leg care for runners, walkers, and posture enthusiasts. You can even get our clients’ go-to items for Pilates while their traveling with our Pilates On-the-Go Gift Box!

If you’re looking for stocking stuffer ideas, we have you covered with gear that will upgrade any studio or at-home Pilates practice such as grip socks (visit our studio boutique for options), resistance bands, yoga straps, or Pilates balls.

For true Pilates enthusiasts, there is no better holiday gift than personal Pilates loops to help them feel safe and demonstrate their own unique style while they’re at the studio. We have a variety of styles and colors to choose from; be sure to browse the boutique online or in the studio!

Maybe your plan has been to introduce a friend to Pilates and secretly get them hooked? Surprise them with a gift certificate to our Buffalo studio or an L+L Pilates Online Studio Membership, with on-demand classes that can be done from anywhere!

Last but not least, we have some truly awesome apparel for working out or lounging around the house available both online and in-studio. Check out our online boutique for one of a kind L+L Pilates apparel, and visit our studio on Elmwood Avenue for goodies from some of our favorite apparel companies like Beyond Yoga and Softwear!

Happy shopping!!

 

When we say long + lean, we are referring to the length and strength within the body that is created by doing Pilates. Long + lean is not meant to be a description of what a body should look like in order to do Pilates.  At Long + Lean Pilates, we do and teach Pilates because of how good it makes us feel, not because of how it makes us look. Pilates was designed as a system of exercise for everyone to do to improve their overall health and wellbeing. As it gained popularity, it became widely used among dancers, and began to be defined by the image of thin, white females. There is now an air of elitism and exclusivity associated with the Pilates industry that is being addressed and challenged in an important and necessary way right now. Pilates is for every body and we want to do our part in making sure that is universally understood.

 

We do however know that, by default, a name like Long + Lean Pilates may make people feel as though they do not belong in the studio unless they fit a certain mold. It has never been our intention to give off any vibe of exclusivity or elitism, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t done so. We truly believe Pilates is good for every body and we strive to address each person as their own individual body with their own needs and goals. When Long + Lean Pilates was started, the brand name was decided on for a few reasons:

·      The design of the logo and need for two words that complimented each other

·      To conjure the image of long, lean muscles facilitated by the Pilates workout

·      And yes, because of the idea that Pilates can give you a long + lean physique

 

To be very honest, I have struggled with the name Long + Lean Pilates for years now. We are not a studio that focuses on weight loss or aesthetics. Our brand has always been about helping people move well, feel good in their bodies, and go about their lives pain and injury free. Nothing makes me cringe more than the “get your body summer ready” ads.  Now, when I think about the words long + lean, I think about the length and strength that is created within the body: elongated muscles, the feeling of being long and lifted, and increased strength throughout the body. Apparently lean is also a name for the “Purple Drank” recreational drug beverage, so there’s that…

 

I have heard the sentiment “I feel like I need to workout for a few months before I start Pilates.” We want to make sure no one ever feels that way when they consider coming to our studio. Come as you are. We are here to help you achieve your goals. And truly, any goal is welcome. Maybe you do have the goal to lose weight, you’re welcome here. You’re also welcome if your goal is to alleviate back pain, take an hour to do something for yourself each week, increase flexibility, or meet new people. Those are all admirable goals that are more than welcome at Long + Lean.  Please do not feel that you have to look a certain way in order to do Pilates. Every body is welcome at Long + Lean.

 

While we are not changing our name, you will notice us using L + L Pilates more often than Long + Lean Pilates. We will be heading in that direction because it is incredibly important to us to make sure we are not contributing to any sense of elitism in the Pilates industry or making anyone feel unwelcome at our studio, even if it is inadvertently.  Additionally, we are always open to hearing feedback from you about how we can improve our inclusivity and be more welcoming to the entire community. Thank you for being part of L + L Pilates past, present, and future. We love you all!

We are so, so very excited to announce that we will be able to reopen the studio on Monday  August, 24th. Based on State mandates, we will be opening at limited capacity and with policies in place to ensure the safety of our team and all of you. The studio will be reopening in phases, beginning with private and duet sessions only, and only one session taking place at a time. Unfortunately, we will not immediately be able to offer our Reformer classes. We still have a schedule of outdoor Pilates mat classes each week, you can sign up for those classes here.

In the first phase of our reopening, we will be offering 50 or 30 minute private or duet sessions with only one instructor/client in the studio at a time. If you are interested in booking a private session, please contact us with what days and times work best for you. We will do our very best to accommodate everyone’s requests!

We are operating with an abundance of caution and have worked hard on our business safety plan, in accordance with the state’s requirements. All clients will be required to wear face coverings while in the studio and adhere to our safety policies. Please read the complete list of our Covid-19 policies here.

If you are not yet ready to come into the studio, we totally understand! You can request a virtual private session or head to Long + Lean Pilates Online for a variety of virtual class options, with new on-demand Pilates workouts added weekly.

We want to thank you for your continued support while we have been closed. It has been an adventure, but we are grateful for the ways we have been able to stay connected with most of our wonderful community. We want to make sure you feel safe and secure coming in to the studio, so please always feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We can’t wait to see you!!

Long + Lean Pilates instructor Jacquie

We are so excited to announce that we have partnered with Balanced Body to give you  a discount on Balanced Body equipment, including Reformers! As studios have had to remain close, many of us have been inspired to outfit our homes with the equipment we love and miss. If you have been considering buying a Reformer, click the image below to shop Balanced Body Reformers (our favorite brand) and get a 5% discount off anything you buy!

Have any questions about which equipment is best for you? Feel free to contact us; we’re happy to help!