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a place where you can breathe, stretch, play, flex, jump, develop, reflect and be accepted for who you are with coaches who understand what you are becoming.

IM=X® Pilates & Fitness offers pilates reinvented, re-choreographed, and reconstructed to include other physical disciplines. IM=X® updates concepts and practices to reflect the newest research on fitness, cardiovascular training and spine stabilization; and thus is truly the next evolution of pilates fitness workouts.

East Hanover

320 State Rt 10
East Hanover, NJ 07936

(973) 935-4219

easthanover@imxpilates.com

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IM=X® Personal Advantage

IM=X® Elite Membership: Receive regular sessions with an IM=X® Advanced Trainer plus access to all our signature pilates and fitness classes. Our Elite Membership is the perfect solution for post-rehabilitation, post-natal, or any other physical fitness objectives. Achieve dramatic results quickly with private sessions plus weekly classes.

IM=X® Personal Training Packages: If you are healing back, hip, knee pain or simply want your workouts to be all about your goals and needs, our trainers are eager to provide a hands-on approach. Your trainer will teach you the IM=X® stabilization exercises so that your core is engaged as you perform any move; and help determine your spring loads for optimal success.

East Hanover Instructors

Sam and Oscar Chavez

Co-owners and IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructors

Helena Alayon

Co-owner, General Manager & Head Instructor

Taylor Wagner

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Jessica Lowe

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Nikki Febbraro

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Stephanie Powell

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Sam and Oscar Chavez

Co-owners and IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructors

Oscar & Sam Chavez (co owners of IMX Pilates Wyckoff, Westwood & East Hanover) have a combined fitness experience of over 15 years in multiple fitness studios & commercial gyms. Oscar Chavez, graduated from Rutgers University, certified personal trainer & IMX Certified Pilates Instructor with fitness manager experience at large commercial gyms. His extensive knowledge in Anatomy, nutrition, physical fitness and warm personality make him a well rounded trainer with only one goal in mind; to give you a great, fun & personalize workout that will get you one step closer to your fitness goals. Samanta Chavez, graduated from Montclair State University with a double Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts with concentration in Dance and Communication Studies, ex professional dancer, versatile group fitness instructor and IMX Certified Pilates instructor has a passion for group fitness and her classes are known for being challenging, fast pace & achievable for every body no matter what your fitness level is. They both share a passion for fitness & helping others live a healthier life style. Their promise is to give you the best fitness experience that will make you comeback with a smile!

Helena Alayon

Co-owner, General Manager & Head Instructor

Helena is a Doctor in Physical Therapy who graduated in Colombia in 2008. Afterwards, she became a pilates instructor and studied in different Pilates schools in addition to having a Master Degree in Health Services Management. She has been teaching pilates for the past 10 years focusing on people with various injuries. She loves teaching Pilates because it allows her to transfer her knowledge to people and teach them how to perform exercises in a safe way for the muscles and joints. She enjoys helping her clients feel muscles that they haven’t felt before and she always hopes they finish their workouts and they feel happy not only physically but, mentally too! She thinks Pilates is a very innovative exercise technique, every movement has been strategically planned to work the muscles without inflicting any injuries. It combines a workout that includes even dance movements which makes it intriguing and challenging. She enjoys working at IMX Pilates because the program allows for a full body workout which includes; strength, resistance, flexibility and cardio.

Taylor Wagner

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Taylor started dancing at the age of three. After she graduated from her hometown competition dance studio, Performing Arts Academy, she continued her dance training at the Alvin Ailey School, in NYC, and obtained her certificate in dance. Taylor is currently working for a contemporary dance company, IKADA in NY, and as a professional dancer for the NLL Riptides lacrosse team in Long Island. She took interest in IMX Pilates about four years ago because of the fundamentals and movement that the exercise entailed. She enjoyed the way it incorporated stretching, strengthening, and health simultaneously. She now loves seeing her clients progress, feel better, and achieve the goals/mobility they desire. Taylor is a strong believer that everything happens for a reason and that "To be who you are and become what you are capable of is the only goal worth living." -Alvin Ailey

Jessica Lowe

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Jessica is a dedicated mother of three with a deep-rooted passion for health and wellness. She has spent years cultivating her expertise in fitness and holistic living. From an early age, she was drawn to the transformative power of movement and nourishing the body and mind. Her journey in fitness began as a personal pursuit, but it quickly evolved into a mission to inspire others to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Jessica is deeply grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others and to continue growing and learning on this journey toward optimal health and happiness.

Nikki Febbraro

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Hi there I’m Nikki! I love Pilates because it has made my body so much stronger. I love knowing I’m getting a well rounded workout, breaking a sweat and improving my flexibility with each session. Once you start seeing muscles you never knew you had emerge, it becomes addicting to grow your practice. I hope to encourage anyone who comes to my class to get hooked on the feeling of showing up for yourself. Hope to see you in my class soon!

Stephanie Powell

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Stephanie joins our team of passionate instructors, with years of group fitness experience; her love for wellness expanded in high school, when she began working as a swim instructor. Since then she’s coached runners, as she herself is an avid runner, enjoying run clubs in her free time and teaching nutrition classes to elementary students. Stephanie believes in a holistic approach to wellness and looks forward to seeing you all in her classes!

IM=X® Introductory Specials

New Clients Only
Intro Week (One week of Unlimited Classes): $50

Intro VIP Reformer Session: $45

To give you the best fitness experience possible when you purchase the intro unlimited week of classes please make sure that your first class is our IMX First VIP Reformer session. We can’t wait to meet you!

IM=X® Semi-Private Unlimited Memberships (Group Classes)
Unlimited Xercizer Sessions – up to one class per day
3 Month Membership: $65 per week – after 3 months the program will continue on a month to month basis with a 30 day cancellation policy
6 Month Membership: $1,450 Paid in Full
12 Month Membership: $3,000 Paid in Full

IM=X® Semi-Private Limited Memberships
3 Month Limited (2 classes per week) – $55 per week (Regular $65)
(Note: The above programs are 3 month programs – after 3 months the program will continue on a month to month basis with a 30 day cancellation policy)

IM=X® Semi-Private Packages
Single IM=X® Session – $45
10 Session Pack Session $349 regular $399 (4 months expiration date)

IM=X® Student Training Packages with valid ID
10 Pack $250 – One Year Expiration
1 Month Unlimited Classes – $299
2 Month Unlimited Classes – $499

IM=X® GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

Membership Terms & Policies

Our memberships run for 3 months and after the 3rd month, they renew on a month-to-month basis with a 30-day cancellation notice. Student membership month to month 30 days notice to cancel.

Freezing your membership:

You have the option to freeze your membership in the event of a vacation or another personal reason. You can freeze for a MINIMUM of two weeks and a MAXIMUM of 4 weeks. Only one freeze is allowed every 3 months of the membership.Longer freezes require a medical note with a return date as we do NOT do open ended freezes. Freezes are to be requested via email to easthanover@imxpilates.com You will receive a response via email within 24-48 hours. Student membership: 4 week freeze minimum per 3 month period. A $10 weekly freeze will be charged to the account on file for non medical freezes when such request is received.

Booking your classes:

Using our app, you have the option of booking your classes up to 4 weeks in advance. You can cancel your classes up to 2 hours before the class is set to begin. In the case that you cannot make it last minute, please call or text us so you are not charged a $15 no-show fee. Please keep in mind that we offer several different class types. The description, level, and instructor of each class is listed in our app. You are welcome to take any of our classes unless advised to avoid certain class levels. As you continue your journey at IMX, you will notice a vast improvement in your pilates skill set including your core strength, stability, body awareness, mobility, and flexibility. We strongly encourage you to challenge yourself safely and consistently to get the best results.

Canceling a membership:

We’d hate to see you go but in the case that you have to cancel your membership, that request should be made to our email, easthanover@imxpilates.com. easthanover@imxpilates.com All memberships have a 30-day cancellation notice. This means you have 30 days to use up your membership from the point that you request a cancellation. You will get billed for a month of classes which you can certainly use or gift to a loved one. No immediate cancelations are issued under no circumstances, not even with a medical note. Once you request a cancellation via email, you will be sent a DocuSign (electronic cancellation form) that will contain your final billing date. You must electronically sign and send this form back to us to process your cancellation. We do not cancel memberships over the phone or via text message.

Booking your First VIP Reformer Session with us!

We want to make your first fitness experience with us as enjoyable as possible! While booking your first session with us over the phone one of our awesome fitness professionals will ask your fitness goals, your fitness experience if any (don’t worry we are super beginner friendly), your physical and medical history in the event that you have any back, neck, knee injuries that we should know about and they will ask you for a credit card number just to reserve your spot due to our booking system and guide you to purchase any of our trial options.

** Please be advised , we have a 2 hour window cancellation policy since we are reserving an awesome spot for you! ***A $ 10 no show fee will apply if you are not here at your check in time & do not cancel at least 2 hours before the start of your session. Please note, if you are not here at Your Check-In Time which is 15 minutes prior to your appointment time , we may need to reschedule your appointment. This is to ensure your safety and give you the best fitness experience possible ** We can’t wait to have you in our studio!

Stepping the intensity up a notch, IM=X® incorporates cardio and strength-training elements for optimal sculpting success…utilizing pelvic and ribcage stabilization techniques…plyometric jump segments sprinkled throughout the workout which was created by exercise physiologist Elyse McNergney.”

- PilatesStyle Magazine

Here is one equation that will keep you fit! The benefits of an IM=X® workout have been discovered by many pro athletes, including members of the New York Mets …IM=X® offers a cross-conditioning system focusing on muscle efficiency through posture and core endurance. The comprehensive program includes resistance training, plyometrics and innovative formats…IM=X® brings intensity and efficiency to functional-strength and flexibility training.”

- Physical Magazine

I recently found a method of training that uses aspects of pilates but is geared towards the non-dancer…This method is called IM=X® which stands for Integrated Movement Xercize. Based on pilates, IM=X® puts more emphasis on strength…If you do the exercises consistently, with proper form, you will see and feel the difference!”

- Women’s Fitness

Integrated Movement Xercize (IM=X®). It’s loosely based on pilates — a muscle toning and flexibility program –but IM=X® is a formula that packs more of a strength-training punch. IM=X® pioneer Elyse McNergney leads exercisers through a series of toning and stretching moves on a sturdier version of the pilates reformer (The Xercizer) …You’ll gladly groan through the 30-60 minutes of body shaping.”

-Fitness Magazine

I had a fitness epiphany in a class called IM=X®. Created by Elyse McNergney, M.Ed., M.A., IM=X® stands for Integrated Movement Xercize…Each repetition demanded extreme concentration. My legs shook because despite all my training, they didn’t recognize – and couldn’t handle – the new movements…I broke a sweat and was thrilled to feel the lower part of my abs burn…The IM=X® class passed my fitness test: I was sore and sweaty. But, more than that, the next morning my run seemed a little boring in comparison.”

-Shape Magazine

You need strong core muscles, front and back, to keep your spine elongated and healthy says Jeffrey Goldstein, M.D., a spine surgeon at the Hospital for Joint Diseases…so we asked Elyse McNergney, founder of IM=X® to design a back-focused workout exclusively for SELF…In two weeks, you’ll have better posture and more powerful muscles. But don’t stop there! Within four weeks, you’re bound to look great in any bare-back style, because a strong back is a sexy back — and that feels good all over.”

- Self Magazine