Vital Pilates & Wellness Bar feels like a hidden escape inspired by the rustic warmth of Mexico City mixed with laid-back European charm. Walls are lime-washed in calming, earthy tones, and fresh plants surround the space. The aesthetic is cozy yet airy, minimal yet soulful.
Vital opened its doors in August 2024 and is the dream come true for owner Liz Gonzalez, who fell in love with Pilates years ago because of the instant sense of community it gave her. “It’s the only workout that’s changed me so deeply, inside and out,” she says. “I wanted to recreate that feeling for others: a place where you see real results, feel supported and genuinely look forward to moving your body.”
Instructors are trained in functional movement and anatomy, she says, and harness the power of the reformer to help you get stronger, build endurance and feel amazing in your everyday life.
Class to try: Butts & Guts. It’s a sweaty, feel-it-for-days favorite that targets your core and glutes with challenging yet functional movements and a killer playlist to match. Clients always leave breathless, saying they can’t wait to come back, and laughing about how they won’t be able to sit, walk or laugh properly for days (in the best way possible). If you want to feel strong, empowered and a little bit unstoppable, this is the one.
15501 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 440-687-4363, vitalpilatesstudio.com
