Pilates with Irina is not just the training - it's the training of your body with the mind! She always finds exercises that will improve your body and reduce the muscle's tension, where it's not needed. She always follows the technique of execution and you get the results sooner! She is very well versed in the structure of the body, in the work of muscles, in breathing techniques!
The training with Irina is hard work with pleasure! She is very patient, attentive and you will want to come to her every day! At the same time, there will be no violence over the body! I had a problem in the abdominal area and I always thought that it was necessary to pump the muscles this area. As it turned out that I have a large deflection in the lower back and therefore the abdominal muscles don't work properly in everyday life.
The training with Irina is hard work with pleasure! She is very patient, attentive and you will want to come to her every day! At the same time, there will be no violence over the body! I had a problem in the abdominal area and I always thought that it was necessary to pump the muscles this area. As it turned out that I have a large deflection in the lower back and therefore the abdominal muscles don't work properly in everyday life.
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Pilates is a unique exercise system that corrects the wrong posture, strengthens muscles, develops flexibility, increases coordination, and improves health and well being. If you don't have time for everything, try Pilates, it will develop your body evenly, give you balance, flexibility, strength, and you will have lean, long and efficient body.
Pilates is a full body resistance training. It strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites body and mind, and creates a great shape. The main difference is that a MAT offers no added resistance to the workout, you work with your body weight and sometimes with small props (balls, bands, etc).
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Karina Chernysh
Oct 23, 2021
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I’ve been taking pilates classes at Upgrade Pilates for over two years, including when I was pregnant. I always new that Irina would find an individual approach to make exercises effective and safe considering my conditions (have lower back and neck issues). Postpartum I returned starting with private sessions and every week I feel stronger and more fit, I’m connecting with my body again! Irina’s individual gentle approach helps me build myself up and fill whole again!
Grace K.
Aug 28, 2021
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I've been going to Upgrade Pilates for almost two months now and have to say I absolutely love it. Irina is a highly professional trainer with experience, knowledge and passion. She is always learning new things to teach her students and I can tell in the way her workouts are designed. I've seen results in the way my body looks and feels in the short time I've been with her. I'm taking both private and group lessons each week and they've been great, giving me the results I want. The studio is also super clean and Covid safe. She provides us with a disinfectant spray and
Maria Lykova
Jul 29, 2021
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Claudette N.
Jul 12, 2021
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Irina is an awesome and her studio is gorgeous. She's incredibly attentive to small details, and takes the time to get to know your body with an intro class when you first join her studio. Irina is also so sweet and goes the extra mile to make sure that you're working the parts of the body you want to, and that the routine is working for you. I have a wrist injury right now and was worried that I would have to take some time off from group pilates, but instead she took the time and effort to accommodate for my injury, modifying/personalizing some of the exercises so that I could still
Alina Tatarchenko
Jul 02, 2021
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I recommend Pilates studio, because I started to love sport. Before It was very bored for me.
Every lesson I feel how my body works and I don’t want to die 😂
The pluses:
1. My stomach became less.
2. My back became straighter
Upgrade Pilates studio is very new and stylish, and the atmosphere in classroom light, cute thanks to coach Irina.
Every lesson I feel how my body works and I don’t want to die 😂
The pluses:
1. My stomach became less.
2. My back became straighter
Upgrade Pilates studio is very new and stylish, and the atmosphere in classroom light, cute thanks to coach Irina.
Elena Korotich
Jun 24, 2021
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I highly recommend Irina’s Pilates class, it is wonderful! She is very attentive and always makes sure you do each exercise correctly, and engage all muscles that should be engaged.
The very first intro class included body assessment which helped to understand the needs.
Time always flies by at this beautiful, clean and spacious studio. I’ve been coming here two times a weeks for about 3 months, but I already see, and, what’s even more important , feel the difference.
The very first intro class included body assessment which helped to understand the needs.
Time always flies by at this beautiful, clean and spacious studio. I’ve been coming here two times a weeks for about 3 months, but I already see, and, what’s even more important , feel the difference.
Anna P.
Jun 23, 2021
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Zukhro T.
Jun 16, 2021
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Great trainer! I am super happy I hate exercising but I know I need it. She is great coach and motivator. I have bulging disk and I couldn't do regular exercises because I didn't know what exercises I should do so I wouldn't get hurt more. My friend recommended to go to her... 1st day she had soooo much patience to explained everything step by step how Pilates works. Now I am getting hang of it and I love it. She is professional master of her work. I highly recommend it. It's really worth of money
Juno R.
Jun 16, 2021
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Kseniya Novikova
Nov 24, 2020
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Kseniya N.
Oct 25, 2020
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I highly recommended Upgrade Pilates to all because it has changed my life for better.I feel strong and fit!
I am toned and my posture has never been better. Irina is incredible. I loved that she would direct my body to where it should be so I got the correct group of muscles worked for each part of my body. Irina is knowledgeable and tailors the workout to each client individuals needs. I do recommend to anyone!!!!
Thank you Irina.
I am toned and my posture has never been better. Irina is incredible. I loved that she would direct my body to where it should be so I got the correct group of muscles worked for each part of my body. Irina is knowledgeable and tailors the workout to each client individuals needs. I do recommend to anyone!!!!
Thank you Irina.
Anya L.
Oct 24, 2020
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Fantastic studio with a phenomenal trainer Irina. It feels wonderful to do pilates in this clean and open environment. The space is well designed throughout. The studio is super COVID compliant with temperature checks at the front and wiping equipment in between classes. Thank you so much for welcoming us at your place! So glad you are open! Highly recommend Upgrade Pilates to pilates lovers!
Lightwings L.
May 09, 2020
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I used to dance five hours a day and trained with the Joffrey Ballet as a teenager, so when it comes to picking Pilates teachers, I can tell the difference between good and great. Irina is great. She pays attention to details, so her slight adjustments to what I am doing make all the difference in the world. Also, she doesn't let me go off on a tangent chatting so we get more done! LOL. In addition, I do not spend money easily. It is hard earned. But I invested in three privates a week. Lastly, I am very pleased to say that Irina is honest. When the pandemic hit and she didn't have
Jr S.
Dec 23, 2019
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I have SI joint dysfunction and I got re-injured with a previous Pilates instructor, so I was very diligent in searching out someone extremely knowledgeable and patient. Thankfully I found Irina! She is highly technical and precise and very well knowledgeable when it comes to the anatomy, I have been very impressed. I like her details, corrections, and am so happy with the progress I have had since I started her classes. Every class is different and I learn something new and I'm always happier when leaving there. I only wish I could take more classes! If you need expertise with Pilates you must
Olga A.
Sep 09, 2019
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This a review that's long overdue. I have been Irina's client for over 3 years. I first came to her when I started feeling the aches and pains 18 months after having my first kid. She helped me restore the balance in my body - no back or knee pain, muscle tone and lots of energy. She then helped me get through an active second pregnancy and another recovery. Ever since her new studio opened in Lake Forest, my motivation is through the roof. I look forward to my 8:30 am training and I am no early bird! The studio is light and airy. When I leave my class with Irina, I am energized without
Lisa J.
May 27, 2019
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My husband went to Irina for private sessions for two months while we were staying in San Clemente. He saw her 3x a week and she is amazing. He has been doing Pilates for over a year since being diagnosed with Parkinson's. He highly recommends her. Her technical knowledge of anatomy combined with being a highly qualified Pilates instructor was a fantastic combination. Every session was built to address his needs (strengthen core, increase balance, improve hernia) and she is detailed in precisely how moves should be done to get maximum results. Right amount of challenge in every session. Definitely
Tanya S.
Mar 05, 2018
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I started to do pilates 4 months after I gave a birth. My back was on pain and I could't loose the weight I gained during the pregnancy.
I'm so happy that I found Irina!!!
She is very professional, knowledgable, great trainer who is very passion about pilates.The groups are small, it's almost private classes. She corrects and pays attention to everybody. Love that.
After two months training 3 times per week I finally lost about 8 pounds. My back pain is gone too. I feel stronger and leaner and more toned.
Truly 5 stars.
I'm so happy that I found Irina!!!
She is very professional, knowledgable, great trainer who is very passion about pilates.The groups are small, it's almost private classes. She corrects and pays attention to everybody. Love that.
After two months training 3 times per week I finally lost about 8 pounds. My back pain is gone too. I feel stronger and leaner and more toned.
Truly 5 stars.
Anna G.
Jun 27, 2017
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I'm very happy that California introduced me to Irina, and thanks to Irina, I'm in love with Pilates. This is the first sport that I go to with pleasure and every time I am anxiously awaiting for Irina's classes. Ira is very professional, from the first meeting we saw all my "weak" spots, now almost 2 months of our classes - I see how my body is gradually changing, as Im getting stronger and healthier. And this is only the beginning!
Olga S.
Apr 10, 2017
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I've been training with Irina for almost 2 years. She is very professional, motivating and very knowledgeable person. She is also constantly improving her expertise by taking classes and attending various seminars which I think also help to develop the best precise training schedule and exercises to address the issues and achieve the planned goals.
I'm 35 with scoliosis, hypermobility joins, and all day sitting work which is actually not good "material" to work with. But I am really impressed with results and see continuous improvement and no back pain now.
She was also working
I'm 35 with scoliosis, hypermobility joins, and all day sitting work which is actually not good "material" to work with. But I am really impressed with results and see continuous improvement and no back pain now.
She was also working
Nata S.
Apr 07, 2017
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Finally! I found MY teacher!
I was in love with yoga, but for 5 years leaving in USA I couldn't find a teacher who would satisfy all my needs. I like when a teacher corrects you, if you're doing an exercise wrong ... Because if do it wrong, you can hurt yourself.
So I gave up on finding a yoga teacher and decided to try Pilates.
Yessss, Irina is everything I was looking for!
She's very knowledgeable and guides you through the whole practice!
I feel great after her class :)
Highly recommend!
I was in love with yoga, but for 5 years leaving in USA I couldn't find a teacher who would satisfy all my needs. I like when a teacher corrects you, if you're doing an exercise wrong ... Because if do it wrong, you can hurt yourself.
So I gave up on finding a yoga teacher and decided to try Pilates.
Yessss, Irina is everything I was looking for!
She's very knowledgeable and guides you through the whole practice!
I feel great after her class :)
Highly recommend!
Julia B.
Apr 06, 2017
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