In March, Shape magazine published a big "best-of" feature in which they canvassed the country's various gyms and other workout-related businesses to determine the "best" in each category. There was only one winner from Portland: Studio Blue, which was christened the best studio for "Pilates powerhouses." Naturally, I had to see what the hype is about, so click over for the rundown on one of the most diverse studio experiences ever listed under the term "Pilates."

Not actually torture devices.
  • Not actually torture devices.