This May, Alice Pilate and Hercule Studio are teaming up to offer one month free on the "Le Studio by Alice" platform with any purchase on the website.
A natural collaboration between two movement-focused entities, driven by the same conviction: well-being is not just a practice, but a true vision of the body in motion. An accessible, regular, and deeply integrated approach to daily life.
Meet Alice Pilate, creator of the online platform Studio by Alice.
Alice in 3 words.
Dynamic, challenging, intuitive.
How did Pilates come into your life?
Pilates entered her life in 2016 in Australia. Before that, a regular weight training routine had already been part of her daily life since 2013. At that time, Pilates was still not very developed in France, unlike Australia where Reformer Pilates studios were already very prevalent.
Her introduction was directly through Reformer Pilates, with mat work not being a priority at first. The practice gradually became daily, especially at the Body Mind Life studio in Sydney, a reference for Pilates in Australia.
In 2019, she obtained her Reformer Pilates teacher certification in Australia. A few weeks later, the COVID crisis led to border closures and a return to France with no possibility of going back. It was under this constraint that a new method was born: without machines, without a studio, live classes on Instagram transformed the principles of Reformer into mat Pilates, accessible everywhere.
How does sport influence well-being?
Sport has been a part of her daily life for over ten years. Running and Pilates complement and enrich each other.
Mornings become a key moment to recenter, activate the body, and set the day's energy. Pilates works deeply on stabilizing muscles, improves posture, and supports running performance.
Beyond the physical dimension, each Pilates session also becomes a mental workout: concentration, self-transcendence, endurance, and commitment. Physical strength and mental strength evolve together.
The Method and the Online Studio
The developed method is based on mat Pilates inspired by Reformer: dynamic, cardio, demanding, for both body and mind.
Sessions flow continuously, without pause, with a full-body approach even during targeted work. A significant emphasis is placed on standing exercises, in line with functional movement in an often sedentary lifestyle.
Each class is unique, built according to the energy of the moment, without fixed preparation, to guarantee a lively and adapted practice.
Le Studio by Alice is an online Pilates platform featuring over 250 filmed classes from around the world, more than 15 structured programs, and a monthly newsletter. Everything is accessible via subscription, without time or location constraints, to integrate Pilates into a sustainable routine.
Tips for establishing a true movement routine
The recommended approach is to start gradually: about three sessions per week, with short 20-minute formats.
An effective structure can include one full-body class and two more targeted sessions, before gradually increasing frequency.
As Pilates is a low-impact practice, it can be done daily. Results build up over time but become permanently ingrained in the body and posture.
An emblematic everyday object
Two essentials stand out: a water bottle always within reach and a face roller integrated into the morning skincare routine. Two simple rituals that accompany daily life and support overall balance.
Essentials for a successful session
Little equipment is needed: the body remains the primary tool for mat Pilates.
However, the quality of the Pilates mat plays a key role. A good mat should be stable, grippy, and suitable for dynamic flows.
It is in this spirit that the Mar mat from Hercule Studio was designed, conceived for demanding and fluid practices. It supports every movement without slipping, allowing for precise, engaged, and lasting practice. An essential accessory for a complete and effective mat Pilates practice.