01 / SPRINGS
Tower Pilates & SpringSculpt
Wall-mounted spring resistance, coached form, standing strength and core sequences. An equipment-based way to challenge control and move with intention.
Explore Tower Pilates →KEN PILATES® / CHELSEA NYC
Pilates for men in NYC. Built for every body.
Looking for Pilates that feels like training? At Ken Pilates Chelsea, men are part of the room—not an afterthought. Train strength, control and mobility through spring-resistance Tower work and heated mat classes. Everyone is welcome.
541 6th Avenue, Floor 4 · Near Flatiron, Union Square and the West Village
THE TRAINING
Two rooms. One way to find your rhythm.
02 / HEAT
Heated mat & Hot Mat Sculpt
Mat-based sculpt and controlled strength sequences in our heated room. Our target temperature is 100°F; actual temperature varies. Take breaks and work at your own pace.
Explore heated Pilates →COME AS YOU ARE
You don't need to be flexible. You need to show up.
Whether you lift, run, cycle, dance, play tennis or haven't tried Pilates before, you'll find coached movement and options for different levels. This is not a men-only studio: we're intentionally building a mixed, welcoming community where men can see themselves in the work.
Founder Kennyth Montes de Oca is a professional dancer and Pilates educator who developed the Ken Pilates method. Here, people learn your name, and classes ask you to pay attention.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
New to Pilates? Start here.
Is Pilates good for men?
Yes. Pilates uses controlled movement, resistance and coordination to challenge how you move. At Ken Pilates Chelsea, men train alongside people of all genders in heated mat and spring-resistance Tower classes. You don't need previous Pilates experience to begin. Choose a class that fits your level and ask your instructor about modifications.
Is Pilates a replacement for lifting?
It doesn't have to be. Many people use Pilates alongside strength training and other sports. Our Tower classes focus on spring resistance, control and technique; our heated mat classes add a different movement environment. If you lift, run or play sports, explore how Pilates fits into your existing routine.
Will I be the only man in class?
Ken Pilates welcomes all genders and is intentionally building a mixed community. Men are represented in our leadership and instruction, but attendance varies from class to class. Come solo or bring a training partner. The work is challenging, the coaching is direct, and the atmosphere is social without being exclusive.
Where is the Chelsea studio?
Ken Pilates Chelsea is at 541 6th Avenue, Floor 4, between West 14th and West 15th Streets in Manhattan. We're convenient to Chelsea, Flatiron, Union Square and the West Village. View the schedule before arriving and follow your booking confirmation for check-in details.
YOUR FIRST THREE CLASSES
Get in the room.
Start with 3 classes for $60. Explore both Chelsea rooms, meet the instructors and find your rhythm.
