Studio specializes in group, personal Pilates sessions

Kristin Olson has been in the fitness industry for more than a decade, but only in the last eight years has she seen her clients gain significantly more results in less time.

"I started my career as a personal trainer, but when I found that my clients weren't getting value out of their gym workout sessions, I did some research and discovered Pilates," said Olson, who opened Absolute Pilates in Brookfield in 2004. "Unlike gym workouts, which segment muscle groups, Pilates views the body as a whole system working as one."

Created by German-born Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, Pilates employs a series of controlled body movements and resistance training that builds lean muscles and a strong core and back, while developing proper breathing techniques to relieve stress.

Olson said that while many variations of Pilates exist, her studio practices the traditional form.

"It's very difficult to obtain a certification in the purist form of Pilates, but it's worth it," said the ex-gymnast with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. "The classical approach lets us teach the complete system of exercises that Joseph Pilates used, so our clients can get the utmost out of their workouts."

Located in Stonewood Village, Absolute Pilates conducts private and group sessions for beginners and advanced students, who range in age from pre-teens to senior citizens. Olson and her team of instructors also perform injury rehabilitation on clients, who have advanced beyond physical therapy.

"It brings me great joy to see the improvement my clients make from session to session," Olson said.

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JUST THE FACTS

BUSINESS: Absolute Pilates

ADDRESS: Stonewood Village-Bedford House 17700 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield

PHONE: (262) 617-0731

ONLINE: AbsolutePilatesStudio.com

OWNER: Kristin Olson

INCORPORATED: 2004

TYPE OF BUSINESS: fitness

PEARLS OF WISDOM: "You will feel different after 10 sessions, see a difference after 20 and have an entirely new body after 30." - Joseph Pilates