Park Pilates
CHARLOTTE PENENBERG
studio owner & pilates instructor
photography by Sara Fuller
Jog, Jump, Lunge & Tricep Dip!
Back in 1999, Pilates saved my life. I was running about 20 miles a week, but my back was going out regularly. The wind would blow, and I’d be laid up for a few days. The last time it happened, I spent 5 days in bed, unable to roll over.
Would I end up needing surgery? I didn’t want to know. Finally, I took my sister’s advice and looked into this thing called Pilates. It changed my life.
These days, thanks to Pilates and increased core strength, my back doesn’t go out. My joints are stable and my alignment is solid. But I struggle to get a proper cardio workout. I created this workout routine during the early days of Covid when I had to temporarily close Streamline due to the city lockdown.
I walked to Cadman Plaza Park, right around the corner from my apartment, and started this jog/jump rope/lunge workout. It helped me keep healthy and strong for my family, my business, my clients, and myself. And importantly, it helped me connect my Pilates training to the cardiovascular exercise I was lacking.
The deal I made with myself is that it had to be quick and not too demanding, to ensure I kept doing it.
I'm excited to share my favorite workout routine with you because much of what I do outdoors correlates with Pilates exercises.
Once again, the benefits of Pilates are abundantly clear!?
What’s your favorite routine? We’d love to hear from you—and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Charlotte & The Streamline Pilates Team
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"Professional, warm, spotlessly clean—Streamline Pilates Studio is the place I've been looking for. Outstanding Pilates teaching with experienced and knowledgeable experts. Training specific to individual needs and abilities—yet always pushing you just a little bit further. Highly recommend!"
"I have been a member of Streamline Pilates since March of 2016. Each instructor is very knowledgeable in the Pilates practice and guides you through each session. The studio is well designed with quality and up to date equipment and all appropriate pandemic precautions are in place and maintained."
"My daughter and I started with Streamline Pilates during Covid quarantine and it was such a great way to get out of our quarantine fitness slump! Great teachers, challenging yet do-able exercise!"
196 State Street @ Court Street
Brooklyn 11201
718.488.8688
streamlinebk@gmail.com
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