Fotografía de 247 CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Fotografía de 247 CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
la primera vez Probé Pilates En 2021, fue tan desafiante que juré que nunca volvería atrás. Sin embargo, recientemente, en uno de mis , Pasé por una ubicación del Club Pilates y parecía mucho más accesible que el estudio anterior que había visitado, lo que me animó a probarlo.
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.
A continuación, encuentre mi reseña completa (y honesta) de Club Pilates.
¿Qué es el club Pilates?
Club Pilates es una cadena de estudios de ejercicios reformadores basados en Pilates con ubicaciones en todo Estados Unidos e internacionalmente, en lugares como la República Dominicana, Alemania y Singapur). Entrenamientos de Pilates reformador. , Club Pilates ofrece clases que utilizan TRX, Exo-Chairs, pelotas Bosu, mancuernas, colchonetas y rodillos.
La empresa se fundó en San Diego en 2007. Las técnicas que ofrece Club Pilates incluyen algunas actualizaciones del método Pilates clásico, es decir, la ampliación del equipo que utilizan los participantes durante las clases. Pero las ofertas principales y los métodos de entrenamiento de la compañía están inspirados en la filosofía de Joseph Pilates, el fundador y homónimo de Pilates.
¿Cómo es el 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.
Fotografía de 247 CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Lo que más me gustó del Club Pilates es que el personal es amable y servicial. mi instructor, 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.
Si bien el Club Pilates no cuenta con instalaciones tipo Equinox, el baño está bien equipado con algunos de los favoritos, incluido el champú seco Batiste y el desodorante en aerosol Dove. Me estaba reuniendo con un amigo después de hacer Pilates y necesitaba refrescarme, así que aprecié especialmente estos beneficios.
Fotografía de 247 CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
También hay cubículos para tus pertenencias en el Ubicación en el norte de Hollywood Lo visité. Eran realmente espaciosos y cabían para mi bolso, sandalias, botella de agua y gafas de sol, con mucho espacio de sobra. El estante es bastante grande y parece tener más cubículos que reformadores, por lo que encontrar un cubículo (incluso si llega tarde) no debería ser un problema.
¿Es el Club Pilates un buen ejercicio?
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.
Fotografía de 247 CM | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
hay cuatro diferentes niveles de clases 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.
Lo que vale la pena destacar sobre el 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.)
También vale la pena saberlo con anticipación: necesitarás calcetines con agarre para todas las clases. Puedes traer los tuyos propios o comprarlos en la tienda del estudio por unos 20 dólares.
¿Para quién es bueno el 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 es una periodista radicada en el Valle de San Fernando con más de cinco años de experiencia en el ámbito del bienestar y el estilo de vida. Natalie, hija orgullosa de inmigrantes y mexicoamericana de primera generación, ha conseguido su firma en Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS y muchos otros.
