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If you’re here, it means you’ve made a choice: you’ve chosen your well-being, the best path to discovering your true self. I’m happy to welcome you to my Pilates studio.
Looking for a BASI Pilates teacher in Padua or Abano? You’re in the right place! First things first—introductions! I’m Marta Fridegotto, Italian by birth and a little bit American by adoption. I’m a BASI Pilates teacher and I welcome students to my studio in the heart of Abano Terme, in the province of Padua. Passionate about Pilates from the very beginning, I first discovered this discipline while still living in my hometown. Later, I trained as a teacher and specialized in the BASI method at Rael Isacowitz’s school in California, where I lived for almost 13 years.The first step has been taken: choosing to feel good with yourself, inside and out. The rest of the journey we can walk together.
As a BASI Pilates teacher, I work with two guiding principles: passion for a discipline that has given me so much, and professionalism and competence to guide every student on their path to well-being. As someone living with endometriosis and carrying the BRCA2 genetic mutation, I have undergone several surgeries, including a preventive bilateral mastectomy. This has given me a special sensitivity toward women’s health and well-being.
After practicing for many years in Italy, where I fell in love with Pilates for the countless physical and emotional benefits it brought to my life, I trained as a teacher at Rael Isacowitz’s school in California, where I lived for nearly 13 years.
After earning my certification, I never stopped learning, accumulating over 1,000 hours of training. Here are just some of the courses I have attended::
- BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training
- BASI Pilates F2 Systems
- BASI Pilates Learning from the Leaders Conference
- BASI Pilates Mentor Program
- BASI Pilates Set Up for Success
- BASI Pilates Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies
- BASI Pilates Get Together Italia
- Balanced Body Anatomy Course
-Balanced Body Pilates On Tour
Deeply faithful to Pilates as originally created and envisioned by its founder, Joseph Pilates, the BASI method—which I practice and teach—brings Pilates into the present day with an innovative repertoire, both mat-based and on dedicated apparatus, integrating a solid scientific foundation while fully respecting the original discipline.I chose the BASI method for its harmonious flow and clarity of movement—qualities I immediately felt aligned with on a personal level.
Pilates is a discipline that combines control, precision, and awareness of movement, with a strong focus on strengthening the body’s center—what we call the core—as well as posture and breathing. Unlike bodyweight workouts, which are often more dynamic and performance-driven, Pilates is practiced in a slower and more controlled way, emphasizing the quality of movement over quantity. It is a gentle yet intense practice, ideal for those seeking balance between strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Pilates helps create a harmonious, supple physique by lengthening muscle fibers and toning the body, while also enhancing perception and control. At the same time, it promotes a profound sense of balance, calm, and awareness on both a mental and emotional level.
No physical or athletic background is required. You don’t need to be young or sporty. Pilates is always for you—because it can be adapted to every body and every need.
Pilates strengthens your muscles in a gentle, non-traumatic way, thanks to a respectful and gradual approach.
With Pilates, you also train and develop body awareness that benefits every aspect of your life—including the practice of other sports and physical activities.
Pilates may not have been created specifically for weight loss, but by lengthening muscles and building tone and strength, it delivers results that feel as good as they look—strong, graceful, and balanced.