Work It Out
Just in time for bathing suit season, W’s editors reveal their secrets for staying in shape.
“With toning, cardio, strength training, and stretching, dancing at AKT is the ultimate workout.” – Karla Martinez de Salas, Fashion Market and Accessories Director
AKT InMotion, aktinmotion.com.
“The name of this class is appropriately intimidating. This advanced Pilates class, taught by Anula Maiberg, requires planks, push-ups, handstands, and more… all while working with a partner.” – Sarah Leon, Web Editor
Pilates Fight Club at Sixth Street Pilates, sixthstreetpilatesnyc.com.
“Have I mentioned that I am the laziest person in the world? When I DO drag my butt up to SLT, I know the workout’s great for me, but what I look forward to most is the end-of-class stretching with the bungee cords. It feels so good.” – Jane Larkworthy, Beauty Director
SLT, sltnyc.com.
“I’ll be hitting this cardio-centric, muscle-building class to get bikini ready.” – Nora Milch, Accessories Editor
Cardio Chair at ChaiseFitness, chaisefitness.com.
“I’ve been a dancer for most of my life, but gave it up a few years ago. When it came time to start working out for summer, I went back to my roots and with intense barre training from a retired ABT prima ballerina.” – Sam Walker, Assistant Accessories Editor
Ballet Class at Broadway Dance Center, broadwaydancecenter.com.
“There’s nothing better than working out with my husband.” – Claudia Mata, Jewelry and Accessories Director
Class with Zander Gladish at Yoga Vida, yogavida.com.
“I’m a huge fan of Pilates and spin classes, but when getting to the gym just isn’t an option, I pop in this DVD for a toning workout.” – Mia Adorante, Associate to the Fashion and Style Director
Exhale Spa’s Core Fusion Body Sculpt DVD, exhalespa.com.
“Michael Olajide is amazing. He plays great music and offers an ass-kicking combination of shadow boxing, jump rope, and calisthenics.” – Erin Simon, Photo Producer
Aero 3 at Aerospace NYC, aerospacenyc.com.