Pilates Classes (In Studio & Online)

Pilates classes are one of the most effective ways to build deep core strength, improve posture, and move through daily life with more ease — and at NU-U Health & Fitness, you can take them in person in North Bay, Ontario, or online across Canada and the USA. Whether you are brand new to the mat or returning after years away, every class meets you where you are and helps you build a stronger, more mobile body.

Founded by Elena Tonietto, a certified Pilates instructor since 2007, NU-U Pilates focuses on control, breath, and precise, mindful movement rather than speed or strain. You will learn to engage the muscles that stabilize your spine, protect your joints, and support everything else you do — from lifting groceries to trail running through an Ontario summer.

Our in-studio classes in North Bay keep group sizes small so you always get personal attention, while our online membership lets you follow along from your living room, wherever winter finds you. However you join, the goal is the same: to help you move well, age strong, and live vibrant.

Benefits at a glance

• ✓ Build deep core strength that supports your spine and everyday movement
• ✓ Improve posture and ease tension in your back, neck, and shoulders
• ✓ Move with a low-impact method that is gentle on your joints
• ✓ Increase flexibility, hip mobility, and full-body coordination
• ✓ Boost balance and stability for confident, steady movement at any age
• ✓ Join in person in North Bay or online across Canada and the USA

Pricing

• Free Intro Call15-minute call to find your best fitFree
• Group Drop-InSingle class, in studio$18–25 CAD
• 4-Week Session · 1×/weekOne class per week for four weeks$75–95 CAD
• 4-Week Session · 2×/weekTwo classes per week for four weeks$135–185 CAD
• Unlimited MonthlyAll in-studio classes for one month$175–225 CAD
• Online-Only MembershipStream classes from anywhere in Canada or the USA$50–75 CAD/month

Who These Pilates Classes Are For

NU-U Pilates classes are designed for real people with real lives — not just seasoned athletes. They suit beginners who have never touched a mat, active adults who want to move better, and anyone looking to rebuild strength gently after a break, a desk-bound stretch, or the natural changes that come with age. If you are completely new, you might start with our beginner-friendly guide to Pilates before your first session.

Pilates is especially valuable if you sit for long hours, notice your posture slipping, or want a low-impact way to protect your back and joints. It pairs beautifully with our posture, balance and core work and supports anyone focused on healthy aging who wants to stay steady, capable, and independent for decades to come.

What a NU-U Pilates Session Looks Like

Every class begins with breath and alignment, then moves through a flowing sequence of exercises that challenge your core, hips, spine, and shoulders in a controlled, deliberate way. You will use your own body weight along with props like resistance bands, small weights, magic circles, and mats — no intimidating machines required. Elena cues each movement clearly and offers modifications so you can make an exercise gentler or more demanding depending on how your body feels that day.

Classes typically run 45 to 60 minutes. In studio, group sizes stay small so you receive hands-on guidance and real-time corrections. Online, you follow the same expert instruction through clear, well-paced video, with cues you can trust even without a coach in the room. If you want fully individualized attention, private Pilates sessions let Elena tailor every movement to your goals and any limitations.

The Benefits of Pilates for Strength, Posture and Mobility

Consistent Pilates classes build the kind of strength that shows up everywhere in daily life — a steadier core, a taller posture, more open hips, and joints that move freely. Because the method emphasizes control and alignment over momentum, it is remarkably low-impact, which makes it a smart complement to higher-intensity training or a standalone practice on its own.

Over time, students often notice less back and neck tension, better balance, and a new awareness of how they hold and move their bodies. Those gains carry directly into functional strength and mobility for everything from gardening to hiking Ontario’s trails. Pilates is not about punishing workouts; it is about moving with intention so your body feels better, day after day. Always check with your physician before beginning a new exercise program, especially if you are managing an injury or health condition.

Learn From Elena — Certified Pilates Instructor Since 2007

Elena Tonietto has been a fitness professional since 2004 and a certified Pilates instructor since 2007, with a special focus on older-adult fitness and healthy aging. As the founder of NU-U Health & Fitness — and an active trail racer, triathlete, and hiker herself — she teaches from both deep training and lived experience. She grew up in the mountains of Romania, learned a love of movement and nature early, and has spent more than two decades helping people in her community move well and feel strong.

That means your classes are led by someone who understands how to make Pilates safe, effective, and genuinely enjoyable — whether you are 25 or 75, brand new or coming back. Elena’s warm, encouraging style keeps every session approachable, so you leave feeling capable rather than intimidated.

What’s included

How it works

1. 1Book a free intro callWe chat about your goals, experience, and whether group or private Pilates fits you best.
2. 2Choose in studio or onlineJoin us in North Bay or stream classes from anywhere in Canada or the USA.
3. 3Come to your first classWear comfortable clothes, bring water, and let Elena guide you through every movement.
4. 4Build a consistent rhythmShow up one or two times a week and feel your strength and posture improve.

Frequently asked questions