Better off Tread

While New Orleans native Nicole Williamson worked for years in the fashion industry in New York City—most notably for iconic English luxury brand Burberry—fitness training remained a mere hobby for the fashion-forward Ole Miss graduate.

After moving back to live full-time in South Louisiana, Williamson became a certified Pilates trainer, and in August she opened her new exercise studio: TreadBR on Perkins Road near Southdowns Village Shopping Center.

Williamson says she likes to keep her classes to 12 people or fewer. As head instructor, she blends Treadmill-based cardio work, strength training and Pilates and a range of suspension band exercises into intense one-hour sessions.

“Interval training boosts metabolism much longer than a steady workout due to constantly spiking the heart rate,” Williamson says. “Besides torching calories, the best part is that people are moving ?and improving their health.” treadbr.com