Fotografia 247CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Fotografia 247CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Pierwszy raz Próbowałem pilatesu w 2021 r. było to tak trudne, że przysięgałem, że nigdy nie wrócę. Ostatnio jednak na jednym z moich , przeszedłem obok klubu Pilates, który wydawał się znacznie bardziej przystępny niż poprzednie studio, które odwiedziłem, co zachęciło mnie do wypróbowania tego.
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.
Poniżej znajdziesz moją pełną (i szczerą) recenzję Club Pilates.
Co to jest pilates klubowy?
Club Pilates to sieć studiów ćwiczeń opartych na reformie Pilates, z lokalizacjami w całych Stanach Zjednoczonych, a także na całym świecie, w tym na Dominikanie, w Niemczech i Singapurze.) Oprócz Reformator treningów Pilates Club Pilates oferuje zajęcia z wykorzystaniem TRX, krzeseł Exo, piłek Bosu, hantli, mat i rolek.
Firma powstała w San Diego w 2007 roku. Techniki oferowane przez Club Pilates zawierają pewne ulepszenia klasycznej metody Pilates, czyli poszerzenie sprzętu, z którego korzystają uczestnicy zajęć. Jednak podstawowa oferta firmy i metody ćwiczeń są inspirowane filozofią Josepha Pilatesa, założyciela i imiennika Pilates.
Jak wygląda klub 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.
Fotografia 247CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
To, co najbardziej podobało mi się w Club Pilates, to to, że personel jest przyjazny i pomocny. Mój instruktor, 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.
Chociaż Club Pilates nie oferuje udogodnień przypominających Equinox, łazienka jest dobrze zaopatrzona w kilka ulubionych produktów — w tym suchy szampon Batiste i dezodorant w sprayu Dove. Spotkałem się z przyjacielem po pilatesie i potrzebowałem odświeżenia, więc szczególnie doceniłem te korzyści.
Fotografia 247CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
W ośrodku znajdują się również schowki na Twoje rzeczy Lokalizacja w północnym Hollywood odwiedziłem. Były naprawdę pojemne i zmieściły się w mojej torbie, sandałach, butelce z wodą i okularach przeciwsłonecznych, zapewniając mnóstwo wolnego miejsca. Półka jest dość duża i wydaje się, że jest w niej więcej schowków niż reformerów, więc znalezienie schowka (nawet jeśli się spóźnisz) nie powinno stanowić problemu.
Czy Club Pilates to dobry trening?
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.
Fotografia 247CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Są cztery różne poziomy zajęć 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.
Co warto zwrócić uwagę na temat 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.)
Warto też wiedzieć wcześniej: skarpetki z uchwytem będą potrzebne na wszystkie zajęcia. Możesz przynieść własne lub kupić je w sklepie studia za około 20 dolarów.
Dla kogo jest przeznaczony klub Pilates
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 jest dziennikarką z San Fernando Valley z ponad pięcioletnim doświadczeniem w obszarze dobrego samopoczucia i stylu życia. Natalie, dumne dziecko imigrantów i meksykańska Amerykanka w pierwszym pokoleniu, znalazła się w Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS i wielu innych.
