247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Poprvé Zkusila jsem pilates v roce 2021 to bylo tak náročné, že jsem přísahal, že už se nikdy nevrátím. Nedávno však na jednom z mých , prošel jsem kolem místa Club Pilates a vypadalo to mnohem přístupněji než předchozí studio, které jsem navštívil, což mě přimělo to zkusit.
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.
Níže naleznete moji úplnou (a upřímnou) recenzi Club Pilates.
Co je Club Pilates?
Club Pilates je řetězec reformátorských cvičebních studií založených na pilates s pobočkami po celých Spojených státech i mezinárodně, v místech včetně Dominikánské republiky, Německa a Singapuru.) Kromě reformátor cvičení Pilates , Club Pilates nabízí lekce, které využívají TRX, Exo-židle, Bosu míče, činky, podložky a válce.
Společnost byla založena v San Diegu v roce 2007. Techniky nabízené Club Pilates zahrnují některé aktualizace klasické metody Pilates, konkrétně rozšíření vybavení, které účastníci používají během lekcí. Ale základní nabídka a cvičební metody společnosti jsou inspirovány filozofií Josepha Pilatese, zakladatele a jmenovce Pilates.
Jaký je 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.
247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Na Club Pilates se mi nejvíce líbilo, že personál je přátelský a ochotný. Můj 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.
Zatímco Club Pilates nemá zařízení jako Equinox, koupelna je dobře zásobená některými oblíbenými – včetně suchého šamponu Batiste a deodorantu Dove ve spreji. Setkal jsem se s přítelem po Pilates a potřeboval jsem se osvěžit, takže jsem tyto výhody obzvlášť ocenil.
247CM Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
K dispozici jsou také kóje pro vaše věci Umístění v severním Hollywoodu navštívil jsem. Byly opravdu prostorné, vešly se do mé kabelky, sandálů, láhve s vodou a slunečních brýlí s tuny volného místa. Police je poměrně velká a zdá se, že má více kójí než reformátorů, takže by neměl být problém najít kóji (i když jdete pozdě).
Je Club Pilates dobré cvičení?
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 Fotografie | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Jsou čtyři různé úrovně tříd 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 stojí za zmínku o 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.)
Také stojí za to vědět předem: budete potřebovat grip ponožky pro všechny třídy. Můžete si přinést vlastní nebo si je zakoupit v obchodě studia za přibližně 20 $.
Pro koho je vhodný 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 je novinářka ze San Fernando Valley s více než pětiletými zkušenostmi v oblasti pohody a životního stylu. Natalie, hrdé dítě imigrantů a mexická Američanka první generace, se dostala do vedlejší role v Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS a mnoha dalších.
