Life by Pilates
Pilates studio in Old Tappan, NJ
Classical Pilates, Mat Pilates, Private Pilates and 2 more in Old Tappan.
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Old Tappan, NJ 07675
About Life by Pilates
Life by Pilates is a classical Pilates studio in Old Tappan, NJ, teaching the authentic method on Reformer and mat. Sessions are private or semi-private, with every class getting the instructor's full attention. An uninjured body typically starts on the Reformer. The studio is led by a Romana's-certified instructor, and memberships start at $80 a month.
- Private and one to one sessions available
- Semi private sessions for two to four people
- Equipment: Reformer, Mat
- 5 class styles on the timetable
Studio highlights
- 5Class styles
- 5.0Google rating
Class styles at Life by Pilates
These are the styles this studio teaches, not its full timetable. A studio often runs several named classes inside one style. Typical drop in ranges are national bands, and this studio's own prices are below.
Classical Pilates
The original Pilates repertoire, taught in its traditional order every time.
Typical drop in$30-$55View detailsMat Pilates
Core focused floor work with light props, built around control rather than speed.
Typical drop in$18-$32View detailsPrivate Pilates
One to one coaching planned around your body, your history and your goals.
Typical drop in$75-$150View detailsReformer Pilates
A full body workout on the Reformer, where the springs resist and support you at the same time.
Typical drop in$28-$50View detailsSemi Private Pilates
Close to private attention, shared between two or three people.
Typical drop in$45-$85View detailsPrices With a Date On Them
All prices below were last verified in August 2026.
Last checked August 2026
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Amenities
- Reformer
- Mat
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How Life by Pilates Compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
View all FAQsAre there group classes here?
No. This is a private and duet studio, so you are either one to one or training with one other person you brought yourself. Duets are arranged by mutual agreement and both people pay a shared rate.
What does Romana's certified mean?
It means the instructors trained in the lineage that runs from Joseph Pilates through Romana Kryzanowska, and they teach the method unmodified rather than as a contemporary reinterpretation of it. In practice that shows up as a fixed order of exercises, a particular vocabulary of cues, and less improvisation than you would meet at a studio that describes itself as contemporary. Whether that suits you is a matter of taste rather than quality.
What should I not wear?
Anything with zippers, buttons or metal detailing. Those catch in the springs, which is a maintenance problem for the studio and a safety one for you. Bring clean indoor footwear as well.
What happens in a first session?
An assessment rather than a workout. The instructor goes through your history, any injuries and your range of motion, then works out where to start you. If you have never done Pilates, that is the point of it, and clients regularly begin from nothing.
Can I pay with an HSA or FSA card?
Often, yes. The studio does not bill insurance directly and makes no medical claim, but clients do use health savings and flexible spending cards. Check with your plan administrator, not the studio.
What if I am late?
The session may be cut short and the full fee still applies.
How much notice do I need to cancel?
Eight hours, and inside that the session is charged in full. An instructor has blocked the hour for you alone.
How wide are the hours?
8am to 4pm Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3pm Friday, closed Saturday, and 8am to 2pm on Sunday. A Sunday open studio with Saturday closed is the reverse of the usual pattern.
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