247CM fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
247CM fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Første gang Jeg prøvede Pilates i 2021 var det så udfordrende, at jeg svor, at jeg aldrig ville vende tilbage. For nylig dog på en af mine , gik jeg forbi et Club Pilates-sted, og det så langt mere tilgængeligt ud end det tidligere studie, jeg havde besøgt, hvilket lokkede mig til at 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 finder du min fulde (og ærlige) Club Pilates anmeldelse.
Hvad er Club Pilates?
Club Pilates er en kæde af reformator Pilates-baserede træningsstudier med lokationer på tværs af USA såvel som internationalt, blandt andet i Den Dominikanske Republik, Tyskland og Singapore.) Ud over reformer Pilates træning , Club Pilates tilbyder klasser, der bruger TRX, Exo-stole, Bosu-bolde, håndvægte, måtter og ruller.
Virksomheden blev grundlagt i San Diego i 2007. Teknikkerne, der tilbydes af Club Pilates, omfatter nogle opdateringer til den klassiske Pilates-metode, nemlig udvidelse af det udstyr, deltagerne bruger under undervisningen. Men virksomhedens kernetilbud og træningsmetoder er inspireret af Joseph Pilates filosofi, grundlæggeren og navnebroren af 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 elskede mest ved Club Pilates, er, at personalet er venligt og hjælpsomt. 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.
Selvom Club Pilates ikke har Equinox-lignende faciliteter, er badeværelset velassorteret med nogle favoritter - herunder Batiste Dry Shampoo og Dove Spray-On Deodorant. Jeg mødtes med en ven efter pilates og havde brug for at blive frisk, så jeg satte især pris på disse frynsegoder.
247CM fotografering | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Der er også cubbies til dine ejendele på North Hollywood placering jeg besøgte. De var virkelig rummelige og passede til min taske, sandaler, vandflaske og solbriller med masser af plads til overs. Hylden er ret stor, og den ser ud til at have flere cubbies end reformers, så det burde ikke være et problem at finde en cubby (selvom du er ved at være forsinket).
Er Club Pilates en god træning?
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
Der er fire forskellige niveauer af 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.
Hvad er værd at bemærke 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 værd at vide på forhånd: du skal bruge grebsokker til alle klasser. Du kan medbringe dine egne eller købe dem i studiets butik for omkring $20.
Hvem Club Pilates er god 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-baseret journalist med mere end fem års erfaring inden for velvære og livsstil. Et stolt barn af immigranter og førstegenerations mexicansk amerikaner, Natalie har landet sin byline i Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS og mange andre.
