Fotografia da 247 cm | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Fotografia da 247 cm | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
La prima volta Ho provato il Pilates nel 2021 è stato così impegnativo che ho giurato che non sarei mai tornato indietro. Di recente, però, su uno dei miei , sono passato davanti a una sede del Club Pilates e sembrava molto più accessibile rispetto allo studio precedente che avevo visitato, il che mi ha indotto a provarlo.
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.
Di seguito, trovi la mia recensione completa (e onesta) del Club Pilates.
Cos'è il Club Pilates?
Club Pilates è una catena di studi di allenamento basati sul Pilates riformatore con sedi negli Stati Uniti e a livello internazionale, in luoghi tra cui la Repubblica Dominicana, la Germania e Singapore.) Oltre a , Club Pilates offre lezioni che utilizzano TRX, Exo-Chairs, palle Bosu, manubri, tappetini e rulli.
L'azienda è stata fondata a San Diego nel 2007. Le tecniche offerte dal Club Pilates includono alcuni aggiornamenti al metodo Pilates classico, ovvero l'ampliamento dell'attrezzatura utilizzata dai partecipanti durante le lezioni. Ma le offerte principali e i metodi di allenamento dell'azienda sono ispirati alla filosofia di Joseph Pilates, fondatore e omonimo di Pilates.
Com'è il 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.
Fotografia da 247 cm | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Ciò che mi è piaciuto di più del Club Pilates è che il personale è cordiale e disponibile. Il mio istruttore, 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.
Sebbene il Club Pilates non disponga di strutture simili a Equinox, il bagno è ben fornito di alcuni preferiti, tra cui Batiste Dry Shampoo e Dove Spray-On Deodorant. Dovevo incontrarmi con un amico dopo Pilates e avevo bisogno di rinfrescarmi, quindi ho particolarmente apprezzato questi vantaggi.
Fotografia da 247 cm | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Ci sono anche armadietti per le tue cose al Posizione a nord di Hollywood Ho visitato. Erano davvero spaziosi e si adattavano alla mia borsa, ai sandali, alla bottiglia d'acqua e agli occhiali da sole con un sacco di spazio libero. Lo scaffale è piuttosto grande e sembra che abbia più ripiani che riformatori, quindi trovare un ripostiglio (anche se sei in ritardo) non dovrebbe essere un problema.
Il Club Pilates è un buon allenamento?
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 da 247 cm | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Ce ne sono quattro diversi livelli di classi 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.
Cosa vale la pena notare sul 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.)
Vale anche la pena saperlo in anticipo: avrai bisogno di calzini aderenti per tutte le lezioni. Puoi portarli da casa o acquistarli presso il negozio dello studio per circa $ 20.
A chi è adatto il Club 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 è una giornalista residente nella San Fernando Valley con più di cinque anni di esperienza nel settore del benessere e dello stile di vita. Figlia orgogliosa di immigrati e messicano-americana di prima generazione, Natalie ha ottenuto la sua firma sul Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS e molti altri.
