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Pilates Builds New Neurons for the Brain

By Charlotte Penenberg | June 30, 2025

Pilates Builds New Neurons for the Brain resistance training boosts BDNF Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere CHARLOTTE PENENBERG studio owner & pilates instructor Pilates Builds New Neurons for the Brain Scientific studies are showing that resistance training is a highly effective way to grow new brain cells. Pilates provides ample ways for you…

Squats for Knees

By Sara Fuller | November 13, 2022

Squats for Knees tips to help them feel good Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere Sara Fuller pilates instructor Squats for Knees: tips to help them feel good Squats are a great exercise for many reasons. Oftentimes they are used to help with knee pain by strengthening the hamstrings, glutes, quads, and core. But…

Pilates: the Long-term Game

By Charlotte Penenberg | September 10, 2022

Pilates: the Long-term Game Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere CHARLOTTE PENENBERG studio owner & pilates instructor Pilates: the Long-term Game for Health, Success, and Well-being Pictured: Mira Cook – Photo by: Sara Fuller Christine Baranski’s article in the NYT, reminds us of another inspirational celebrity who does Pilates to maintain an incredible physique.…

Reduce the Risk of Dementia

By Charlotte Penenberg | September 3, 2022

Pilates Can Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere CHARLOTTE PENENBERG studio owner & pilates instructor Exercise and physical activity, of all varieties, have been proven to reduce the risk of dementia. Photo by Katarina Kojic An article in the NYT outlined three recent long-term studies on the effects…

Park Pilates

By Charlotte Penenberg | July 30, 2022

Park Pilates A 10-Minute Workout Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere CHARLOTTE PENENBERG studio owner & pilates instructor photography by Sara Fuller Jog, Jump, Lunge & Tricep Dip! Back in 1999, Pilates saved my life. I was running about 20 miles a week, but my back was going out regularly. The wind would blow, and…

Continued Covid-19 Safety Measures

By Charlotte Penenberg | March 12, 2022

Continued Covid-19 Safety Protocol Vaccination Required Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere CHARLOTTE PENENBERG studio owner & instructor As state, city, and CDC guidelines are changing for Covid-19 safety protocols, Streamline Pilates will continue to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination. However, our mask requirement will be flexible and based on our community risk, as…

The Pilates Studio and Home Connection

By Sara Fuller | January 9, 2022

The Pilates Studio and Home Connection Practicing at Home with Virtual Pilates Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere SARA FULLER instructor Have you been traveling but want to keep your routine? Or perhaps you have come into contact with Covid-19 and are quarantining? We’d like to encourage you to give virtual Pilates a try!…

Covid-19 Safety Protocol Update – Masking and Vaxxing with Omicron

By Charlotte Penenberg | January 7, 2022

Covid-19 Safety Protocol Update Masking and Vaxxing with Omicron Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere CHARLOTTE PENENBERG studio owner and instructor We value our clients presence more than we can say and feel fortunate to be working together. For our loyal clients and for those of you looking for Pilates near you, we want…

Covid-19 Safety Protocol Update – “Key to NYC Pass”

By Charlotte Penenberg | August 6, 2021

Covid-19 Safety Protocol Update Compliance with “Key to NYC Pass” Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere CHARLOTTE PENENBERG studio owner and instructor Your safety and health are a priority at Streamline Pilates. As you know, the Covid-19 situation is constantly evolving, and we have updated our safety protocol in compliance with the city’s mandate,…

What is Pilates?

By Sara Fuller | July 12, 2021

What is Pilates? And what is your core? Streamline Pilates Studio Brooklyn and Virtual, anywhere Sara Fuller instructor What is Pilates? And what is your core? We are all familiar with the idea that exercise can add years to your life-and improve the quality of those years as well. It lowers your risk of heart…