247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Das erste Mal Ich habe Pilates ausprobiert Im Jahr 2021 war es so herausfordernd, dass ich geschworen habe, nie wieder dorthin zurückzukehren. Kürzlich jedoch auf einem meiner , kam ich an einem Pilates-Club-Standort vorbei und er sah viel zugänglicher aus als das vorherige Studio, das ich besucht hatte, was mich dazu verleitete, es einmal auszuprobieren.
Even though I skipped the free 30-minute introductory course Club Pilates offers and dove right into a level-one Reformer Flow class, during the actual session I never felt like I was working too hard; I wasn't profusely sweating or breathing too heavily. But I certainly felt the burn in the days after.
Unten finden Sie meine vollständige (und ehrliche) Rezension zu Club Pilates.
Was ist Club-Pilates?
Club Pilates ist eine Kette von Reform-Pilates-basierten Trainingsstudios mit Standorten in den gesamten Vereinigten Staaten und international, unter anderem in der Dominikanischen Republik, Deutschland und Singapur.) Darüber hinaus Reformer-Pilates-Workouts Club Pilates bietet Kurse mit TRX, Exo-Stühlen, Bosu-Bällen, Hanteln, Matten und Rollen an.
Das Unternehmen wurde 2007 in San Diego gegründet. Die von Club Pilates angebotenen Techniken umfassen einige Aktualisierungen der klassischen Pilates-Methode, nämlich die Erweiterung der Ausrüstung, die die Teilnehmer während des Unterrichts verwenden. Die Kernangebote und Trainingsmethoden des Unternehmens sind jedoch von der Philosophie von Joseph Pilates, dem Gründer und Namensgeber von Pilates, inspiriert.
Wie ist Club-Pilates?
Put simply, Club Pilates is as approachable as a fitness class can get. The location I went to looks like a regular Pilates studio. There are boxes, foam rollers, reformers, rings, weights, and yoga mats. The studio is adorned with mirrors along the walls adjacent to the reformers so that you can see (and correct, when necessary) your form.
247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Was mir am Club Pilates am besten gefallen hat, ist, dass das Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit ist. Mein Lehrer, Megan Wallace , made each of us feel really comfortable on our reformers. She provided clear instructions, gently reminded us to work with our breath, and gave us positive feedback when she heard us doing so. And while this is a small detail, at the end of class Wallace nudged us to spray and wipe down our reformers, and each participant did so happily. To me, this display of hygiene and gym etiquette always bodes well for a class's cleanliness and overall vibes.
Während Club Pilates nicht über Einrichtungen wie Equinox verfügt, ist das Badezimmer mit einigen Favoriten gut ausgestattet – darunter Batiste Dry Shampoo und Dove Spray-On Deodorant. Ich traf mich nach dem Pilates-Kurs mit einem Freund und musste mich frisch machen, deshalb habe ich diese Vergünstigungen besonders geschätzt.
247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Es gibt auch Fächer für Ihre Sachen Standort in North Hollywood Ich habe besucht. Sie waren wirklich geräumig und boten Platz für meine Tasche, meine Sandalen, meine Wasserflasche und meine Sonnenbrille, sodass jede Menge Platz übrig blieb. Das Regal ist ziemlich groß und scheint mehr Fächer als Reformer zu haben, sodass es kein Problem sein sollte, ein Fach zu finden (auch wenn Sie spät dran sind).
Ist Club Pilates ein gutes Training?
Even at level one, I'd say that Club Pilates is a good workout. Throughout the entire Reformer Flow class, I didn't really sweat. And while I did struggle during several moves, the class as a whole didn't feel super challenging, so I didn't think that I actually got a good workout in. But when I woke up the next day, my abs were sore. I couldn't even giggle without feeling my core hurt a bit. To me, that's the sign of a solid workout.
247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Es gibt vier verschiedene Unterrichtsniveaus at Club Pilates, starting off super easy at level one. From here, the classes ascend in difficulty by half a point measure at a time, with the highest level of difficulty for a given class being 2.5. Not all classes go this high, though. The Restore class only goes up to 1.5, and certain locations may not offer all difficulty levels. (The NoHo studio's Reformer Flow class only goes up to level 2, for instance.)
There are also different types of classes, including Cardio Sculpt (high intensity), Center + Balance, Control, Restore, Suspend (the TRX-based class), F.I.T. (bootcamp style), and teen. If you're looking for the best or most difficult workout, Wallace recommends the highest level Reformer Flow.
But another sign that Club Pilates is more concerned with making sure everyone gets the best workout for them, versus just filling classes: to sign up for Reformer Flow 2, participants need instructor approval, Wallace says. 'This class is for clients with extensive reformer experience, as it focuses on balance, strength, and advanced Pilates movements using lighter spring tension,' she says. If you don't have the experience but want to work hard, your instructor can help point you to a more appropriate class to help you build the experience you need. Wallace notes that the first two levels can still give you a good workout, especially if you focus on engaging your core and keeping the right form.
Regardless of the difficulty level or class that you choose, Club Pilates is a welcoming space where folks don't judge each other. I felt comfortable taking the modifications Wallace offered and never felt like people were staring at me or thinking that I was unfit. And that's the kind of energy that'll keep me coming back to a group workout.
Was es über Club Pilates zu beachten gibt
While I had a great time and will be returning, I'd be remiss not to mention that I felt a little out of place at first. My class was full of white-presenting people, and I was one of two women of color. That said, once the class started, those things didn't matter — again, a credit to the welcoming ethos of Club Pilates and the warmth of my instructor. We were all there to move our bodies in a judgment-free zone. I got out of my head and just started doing the movements. (Also, of course, the makeup of your class will depend on where your studio is located and even when you go: though my class was mostly white, the intro class at 5 p.m. had only women of color in it, so I could tell it was a welcoming space.)
Außerdem solltest du dich vorab darüber im Klaren sein: Für alle Kurse brauchst du Grip-Socken. Sie können Ihre eigenen mitbringen oder sie für etwa 20 US-Dollar im Laden des Studios kaufen.
Für wen Club Pilates geeignet ist
After attending a Club Pilates class for myself, I highly recommend it to anyone who's curious about Pilates, including those who are new to the workout modality and especially people who've been put off by it before. It's a great workout, although if you're looking for something super sweaty or intense, you may want to sample one of the more difficult offerings on the Club Pilates menu. Regardless, the folks at Club Pilates made the class less intimidating and reassured me at every turn, which is exactly what I want to get out of my fitness class.
Natalie Arroyo Camacho ist eine im San Fernando Valley ansässige Journalistin mit mehr als fünf Jahren Erfahrung im Bereich Wohlbefinden und Lifestyle. Als stolzes Kind von Einwanderern und mexikanische Amerikanerin der ersten Generation hat Natalie ihren Namen in der Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS und vielen anderen gefunden.
