To be in great shape, you need a strong core. Give your core a kick-start with a gift certificate from Midtown Fitness Oak Park for a 60-minute pilates reformer session. Originally named Contrology by the inventor of the method, Joseph Pilates, Pilates is a body conditioning discipline focused on the core muscles of the abdomen and back, postural control, and flexibility. Whether you are a devout practitioner of Pilates or a beginner interested in learning the technique, Midtown can help you!