New York, NY Strengthen Lengthen Tone (SLT), a cult favorite, has signed a lease for its tenth studio location (fifth in Manhattan) at a former Maison Cleaners site, 580 Columbus Ave. The new 1,300 s/f studio will be on the ground floor and house 10 Megaformer machines and offer private sessions in addition to signature group classes.  This is the first ground level location for the brand in NYC. Clients can expect a stellar lineup of instructor favorites. The tenant (SLT) was represented by Eric Fisher of Walker & Malloy and the landlord was represented by Doug Kleiman of Ripco Real Estate Corp. Deemed “Pilates on crack,” SLT is a combination of strength training, Pilates and cardio. Intimate 50-minute classes (only 10 per class) tone, energize and sculpt the entire body to the beat of heart-pumping music. SLT has evolved the traditional Pilates workout to incorporate fast transitions and muscle quivering moves, exhausting each muscle group to fatigue. A favorite among men and women alike. Founded by Amanda Freeman in 2011, SLT has chiseled the bodies of Kyra Sedgwick, Sofia Vergara, Lo Bosworth, Nina Agdal, Emily DiDonato, and more. “We believe that the UWS (NW corner of 88^th St. and Columbus Ave.) is one of the few areas of the city that has a dearth of fitness options. We are excited for Upper West Siders to experience SLT, which provides clients the full-body results they’ve always wanted through a trendy challenging, core-intensive workout,” said Freeman. “Unlike our competitors, we provide a semi-private experience on one machine that does it all in 50-minutes. Thanks to continued and growing interest in the SLT fitness method, we are constantly on the lookout for new locations that will bring the workout to those who can’t currently access a studio conveniently.” Freeman became obsessed with the workout and its transformative results while traveling regularly to Los Angeles for work. “New Yorkers have a limited amount of time and they want to see results quickly,” said Freeman. “This one-of-a-kind fitness program offers them the results they want – strengthening, lengthening and toning in an efficient and fun way.”   With a keen sense on what works in the fitness and wellness community, as she co-founded the healthy living website Vital Juice, Amanda knew that this workout was destined for an NYC following. SLT offers an unparalleled full body workout for all levels. At the core of the SLT workout is the Megaformer, which represents a significant evolution of the traditional Pilates reformer.  The state of the art Megaformer provides constant resistance and infinitely more exercise options than a traditional reformer; it allows the body to shift quickly and smoothly from one exercise to another to maintain increased heart rate and get the blood pumping. All muscle groups, from big to small, are strengthened in a non-aggressive, non-impact manner making this workout as good for your muscles as it is for your joints. Your spine stays protected, your mind engaged, and your body pushed to its limits. SLT (Strengthen Lengthen Tone) Upper West Side is located at 580 Columbus Avenue (at 88th Street) with ten studio locations across the Northeast including Manhattan’s SoHo, Upper East Side, Flatiron, Midtown neighborhoods; Roslyn, Rye Brooke, Scarsdale, Short Hills, N.J., and East Hampton. Ripco Real Estate Corp. was founded in 1991 as a boutique firm specializing in retail real estate in the New York Tri-State area. The goal of the company was to combine our expertise in both owner and tenant representation in a friendly, hard-working, and intelligent manner. Our success has been based upon forming long-term relationships and putting our clients’ needs first. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of detailed information, enabling our clients to make educated decisions about their real estate needs. Ready for the hunt. Retrieving the win. Ripco Real Estate has been a trusted companion to the commercial market for over 23 years. If you’re a retailer looking for the perfect location or a developer looking for the perfect tenant, we are here to meet your needs. Our relentless curiosity for the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area and our ability to back up our recommendations with demographics, statistics and just about everything else, have made Ripco “best in show.”