I was encouraged to try out Sandy Leo’s Pilates Matwork Class on a monday evening by my partner’s workmate a few months after giving birth to my son. In need of a good back strengthening, and definitely firming up of the tummy and buns, I was eager to give Pilates a go, as I have only heard rave reviews from friends in the past about it. Sandy is an amazing master of Pilates, she is in the best shape herself, and is super patient with beginners such as myself. The monday night Matwork class lasts for one hour and costs 16 dollars for a casual session, or you can pay for a couple of sessions and receive a card for a discount. All I had to bring to class was my eager attitude, a bottle of water, my yoga mat, and my entrance fee. The class was over before I knew it, and my body surely thanked me for giving it lots of stretches through core strength work. I really am thankful to sandy and her class for proving to me, that I am strong and I can achieve a healthy fit body through dedication.