BetterBody Pilates
•Pilates•HIIT•Circuit training•Weight training & corrective exercises for athletes•Private TRX & Yoga Hi! I've been in the pilates industry for over 20 years.
I'm Maricar Pratt and I'm the owner of BetterBody Fitness & Pilates. I received my Pilates certification through Physicalmind Institute Pilates in New York. The program required over 600 intensive class hours and 2 years of hands-on training on all Pilates apparatus prior to receiving a certification. I also specialize in HIIT, Certified personal training,Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Performance Enhancement Specialization for Athletes,Behavior Change Specialization, Corrective exercise, weight training for women, private TRX and yoga sessions. I've gained a ton of experience by working with clients from all different walks of life, including young people and seniors. I love to help people feel their best in every way possible,whether that means giving them a great workout or helping them get back on track after an injury. Better Body Fitness & Pilates:
I opened up BetterBody Fitness & pilates in 1999. Since then BetterBody has been serving Calabasas community for over 20 years. It is a fully equipped Pilates studio offering private, semi-private and group instruction. Along with HIIT, Personal Training, Yoga, TRX , Weight loss program and RedCord Training. Our staff of experience and Nationally certified professionals will customize a fitness program for your individual needs, including rehabilitation, pre & post prenatal, dance, golf, improving athletic performance or overall conditioning.Our goal is for our clients to feel better about themselves and achieve their fitness goals.
09/27/2026
One thing I've noticed after teaching Pilates for over 25 years...
It's not that instructors don't care about anatomy. It's that so many were taught in a way that made it feel overwhelming.
You don't need to memorize every muscle, every origin and insertion, or every page in an anatomy textbook to become a better instructor.
You need to understand how the body moves.
You need to know why a client can't get into a position, why one side feels different than the other, what muscles are actually working, and how to modify safely when something doesn't look right.
That's why I created Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics for Fitness Instructors: Anatomy Made Easy.
I built it for instructors who have ever thought:
• "I should know this..."
• "I understand it in class, but then I forget."
• "I don't feel confident explaining anatomy to my clients."
My goal was simple: make anatomy practical, easy to understand, and something you can actually use the next time you teach.
If anatomy has ever made you feel intimidated, you're definitely not alone.
Learn more here:
https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/245b04e4e97
Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics for Fitness Instructors | Online Self-Paced Course Stop feeling overwhelmed by anatomy. Learn muscles, joints, posture, and biomechanics in a simple, practical online course built for Pilates and fitness instructors.
Pilates is about control, alignment, and building strength from the inside out.
Every session works your core, improves your posture, and helps you move through daily life with more ease and less pain. It's low impact, but the results are anything but small.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, training for a sport, or just want to feel stronger in your own body, Pilates meets you where you are and builds from there.
❤️
09/23/2026
Consistency matters. Pilates isn't a quick fix. It's the strength, posture, and body awareness you build session after session. Keep showing up, because the difference is worth it.
09/21/2026
Three private sessions, One stronger start.
For Black Friday, we are offering 3 private Pilates sessions for $299 for new clients, a $151 savings off our regular rate.
Private, personal instruction from a team with over 25 years of experience.
New clients only. Limited spots. Reserve your spot from our website
09/18/2026
Balance isn't just about not falling over. It's one of the more complex things your brain does.
Every time you're holding a pose like this, your eyes, your inner ear, and the sensors in your feet and joints are all sending signals to your brain, which has to sort through them in real time and keep you upright. It's coordination, memory, and quick decision making all happening at once.
The harder exercises, the ones that make you think instead of just repeating a motion, are actually the ones that build the most brain plasticity. Athletes who problem solve through movement (gymnasts, dancers, figure skaters) show better gains than people doing repetitive cardio. Once a movement becomes automatic, the brain clocks out. The wobble is the point.
There's even a real link between balance and cognition. People who struggle to hold a one legged stance for 20+ seconds tend to score lower on memory tests. And the good news: balance is trainable at any age, with consistent practice and a little variety.
So this isn't just a stretch. It's a rep for your brain too.
09/16/2026
When Joseph Pilates created this method, he didn't design one machine, he designed a whole system. That's the difference with private sessions here: you're not just on a reformer, you've got the entire studio (Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel).
It just means more tools to actually work with your body instead of a one-size-fits-all flow.
And the biggest shift people notice with privates isn't the equipment, it's having someone watching your form the whole time, adjusting things in real time, and building the session around what you actually need that day.
Book your first private session today.
You just need a session that’s focused on you.
Private Pilates gives you the time and attention to work on your own goals, improve your movement, and build confidence at a pace that feels right for you.
Every body is different. Every journey is different.
So your Pilates should be too.
Book your private session and let’s work toward your goals together.
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5733 Las Virgenes Road #B
Calabasas, CA
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