Why Small Businesses Matter in Stamford: Pilates By Carly

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Why Small Businesses Matter

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Three questions with Carly D., founder of Pilates By Carly.

Why did you start your business?

After teaching for several years at different boutique fitness studios in Miami, Florida, I decided to start my own business upon moving to Stamford to share my style and experience with the community. I have a professional dance background with a degree in a dance performance that included specialized courses in anatomy and physiology.

And after enjoying Pilates for so long (since it was excellent conditioning for a dancer, not to mention it is fantastic cross-training for just about everything and anything), I eventually trained and certified to teach Pilates and Barre with pre/postnatal education.

What is your best-selling product/service?

Private Pilates Reformer training. I have an intimate workout space with a beautiful Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformer in addition to smaller pieces of equipment like the long box, jump board, and Pilates arc along with tons of additional small props. I also have a Fluidity Barre for all those who love to don't like Barre burning exercises. Every workout is customized and not one workout is ever the same.

Have you "reimagined" your small business?

I was “forced” to reimagine my business in March of 2020. Up until then, my business was based on simply offering in-person Pilates Reformer training, but I had to pivot like everyone else, so I started offering virtual classes from mat-based Pilates classes to Barre and even cardio sculpting workouts. I continued to offer private training virtually as well. Not being able to meet in person or use the equipment did not discourage folks at all. Let me tell you, a few simple workout props make for a very challenging and efficient workout even on the mat.

When businesses began to reopen in person, mine did as well, but the convenience of at-home virtual workouts was still a demand, so to this day, I continue to offer these virtual options. The wonderful thing is, that it has allowed me to reconnect with clients who are not local to me and it has allowed me to meet new ones.

Carly would like to nominate Proof Coffee to be featured next - "Another great local business right here in Harbor Point!".

Pilates By Carly is located at 401 Commons Park S. in Stamford. Visit Pilates By Carly online here, and make sure to check out their Facebook and Instagram pages as well!

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

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