A studio built on warmth, resilience, and the belief that movement is for everyone.
Cara founded CSFit Pilates after years of teaching in studios that never quite felt like home. She wanted a place where clients weren't just numbers — where instructors knew your name, your goals, and what was going on in your life.
Polestar certified and deeply committed to accessible movement, Cara believes Pilates isn't about perfection. It's about showing up for yourself, whatever that looks like today.
CSFit Pilates was born from conflict — and a deep belief that Bergen County needed a different kind of studio. Cara had spent years in the Pilates world watching clients feel intimidated, unwelcome, or like they didn't belong in their own bodies. That didn't sit right.
Then came 2020. The pandemic shut everything down. And in the middle of it all, Cara had a newborn. Many would have shelved the dream. Instead, she used that time to plan, refine, and build the studio she wished existed — one that would open its doors when the world needed community more than ever.
When CSFit Pilates finally opened in Bergen County's Allendale neighborhood, it wasn't just a business launch. It was a statement: movement should be warm, welcoming, and radically inclusive. All bodies are good bodies. Every single one.
Certified instructors who genuinely care about your progress.
Cara
Owner & Lead Instructor
Polestar Certified
Kate DeBenedetto
Instructor
Certified Instructor
Grace
Instructor
Certified Instructor
Sammie
Instructor
Certified Instructor
Jamie
Instructor
Certified Instructor
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