247CM fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
247CM fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Første gang Jeg prøvde Pilates i 2021 var det så utfordrende at jeg sverget at jeg aldri ville gå tilbake. Men nylig på en av mine , gikk jeg forbi et Club Pilates-sted, og det så langt mer tilgjengelig enn det forrige studioet jeg hadde besøkt, noe som lokket meg til å prøve det.
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.
Nedenfor finner du min fullstendige (og ærlige) Club Pilates-anmeldelse.
Hva er Club Pilates?
Club Pilates er en kjede av reformatorer Pilates-baserte treningsstudioer med lokasjoner over hele USA så vel som internasjonalt, blant annet i Den dominikanske republikk, Tyskland og Singapore.) I tillegg til reformer Pilates treningsøkter , Club Pilates tilbyr klasser som bruker TRX, Exo-stoler, Bosu-baller, manualer, matter og ruller.
Selskapet ble grunnlagt i San Diego i 2007. Teknikkene som tilbys av Club Pilates inkluderer noen oppdateringer til den klassiske Pilates-metoden, nemlig utvidelse av utstyret deltakerne bruker under timene. Men selskapets kjernetilbud og treningsmetoder er inspirert av filosofien til Joseph Pilates, grunnleggeren og navnebroren til Pilates.
Hvordan er 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 fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Det jeg elsket mest med Club Pilates er at personalet er vennlig og hjelpsomt. Min instruktør, 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.
Mens Club Pilates ikke har Equinox-lignende fasiliteter, er badet velfylt med noen favoritter – inkludert Batiste Dry Shampoo og Dove Spray-On Deodorant. Jeg møtte en venn etter pilates og trengte å friske opp, så jeg satte spesielt pris på disse fordelene.
247CM fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Det er også cubbies for dine eiendeler på Nord-Hollywood beliggenhet Jeg besøkte. De var veldig romslige og passet til vesken, sandalene, vannflasken og solbrillene mine med massevis av plass til overs. Hyllen er ganske stor, og den ser ut til å ha flere cubbies enn reformers, så å finne en cubby (selv om du er sent ute) burde ikke være noe problem.
Er Club Pilates en god treningsøkt?
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 fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Det er fire ulike nivåer av klasser 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.
Hva er verdt å merke seg om Club Pilates
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.)
Også verdt å vite på forhånd: du trenger gripesokker for alle klasser. Du kan ta med din egen, eller kjøpe dem i studioets butikk for rundt $20.
Hvem Club Pilates er bra for
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 er en San Fernando Valley-basert journalist med mer enn fem års erfaring innen velvære og livsstil. Natalie er et stolt barn av innvandrere og førstegenerasjons meksikansk amerikaner, og har fått sin byline i Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS og mange andre.
