BACKYARD PILATES
Backyard Pilates at Balanced Fitness Studios
Backyard Pilates is a no-nonsense Pilates program led by Erin O’Hagan, designed for people who want to feel better in their bodies while getting stronger, leaner, and more capable.
This is not fluff Pilates. It’s intelligent, form-driven training that builds real strength from the inside out.
Classes focus on deep core activation, glute strength, joint stability, and full-body control. You’ll move with intention, understand what you’re doing, and leave feeling worked—but not wrecked.
Meet Erin
Erin is a certified Pilates and fitness professional with a background rooted in both training and rehabilitation.
After years of high-impact training and multiple injuries—including neck surgery and chronic lumbar strain—she turned to Pilates as a way to rebuild her body. What started as recovery became a complete shift in how she approaches movement.
Her philosophy is simple:
Move better. Feel better. Get stronger without breaking yourself down.
She combines breathwork, alignment, and strength to help clients build sustainable results. Her coaching is detailed, practical, and tailored to the individual.
What Makes Backyard Pilates Different
Erin’s approach blends traditional Pilates principles with a practical, results-oriented style. Every movement has a purpose.
You can expect:
Strong emphasis on proper form and alignment
Clear instruction with real-time corrections and modifications
A focus on quality over speed or repetition
Workouts that challenge you without beating up your joints
A balance of strength, mobility, and recovery
This is training that builds your body—not breaks it down.
Who Backyard Pilates is For
Backyard Pilates is built for a wide range of people, especially those who want to train smart and stay consistent.
It’s a great fit if you:
Want a stronger core and better posture
Are dealing with tightness, aches, or recurring injuries
Sit a lot or feel disconnected from your body
Are returning from injury or managing chronic conditions
Are pre- or postnatal and want safe, effective training
Want a toned, strong body without high-impact stress
You’ll get options whether you’re new or experienced, so you can meet your body where it is and progress from there.
Areas of Focus
Core Strength & Stability
Everything starts at the center. You’ll build deep abdominal strength that supports your spine and improves how you move in everything you do.
Glutes & Lower Body Strength
Targeted work to build strength, shape, and function—without unnecessary strain.
Joint Health & Injury Prevention
Movement patterns are designed to support longevity. Less wear and tear, more control and resilience.
Posture & Alignment
Better awareness of how your body moves and holds itself, both in and out of the studio.
Mobility & Recovery
Incorporates stretching and self-myofascial release to help your body recover and stay consistent.
Specialized Support
Erin brings a depth of experience working with clients who need more than a generic workout.
Her work includes:
Back pain and injury prevention
hEDS
Hypermobility and joint instability
Pelvic floor dysfunction and core rehabilitation
Prenatal and postpartum training
Chronic conditions including scoliosis, arthritis, and POTS
She pays attention to asymmetries, compensation patterns, and how your body actually moves—then coaches you accordingly.
Certifications & Training
Mat Pilates – NASM
Reformer Levels 1 & 2 – Balanced Body
Anatomy & Movement – Balanced Body
Group Fitness – AFAA
Injury Prevention – NASM
Hypermobility Training – The Line Method
Prenatal Fitness – NASM
Barre – ACE
The Experience
Backyard Pilates is about doing things the right way for your body.
You’ll learn how to move with control, build strength where it matters, and take care of your body so you can keep showing up.
It’s challenging, focused, and effective—and it leaves you feeling better than when you walked in.