Ellie Herman Studios

After suffering an injury 20 years ago—while pro wrestling—Ellie Herman tried Pilates. Since then, she's written Pilates for Dummies, developed the wall-mounted Pilates Springboard and invted Walk-ilates, which utilizes Masai Barefoot Technology shoes. The Californian teacher's Brooklyn studio is an airy space where students gather for 45 minutes of mat work before strappingon MBTs for a Pilates-based stride around the Slope. Herman also proffers custom-tailored classes—“It's Pilates for the people,” she says.