247cm fotografija | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
247cm fotografija | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Pirmą kartą Išbandžiau Pilatesą 2021 m. buvo toks sunkus, kad prisiekiau niekada negrįšiu. Tačiau neseniai viename iš mano , praėjau pro klubo pilateso vietą ir ji atrodė kur kas lengviau pasiekiama nei ankstesnė studija, kurioje lankiausi, ir tai paskatino mane pabandyti.
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.
Žemiau rasite visą (ir sąžiningą) „Club Pilates“ apžvalgą.
Kas yra „Club Pilates“?
„Club Pilates“ yra reformuojančių Pilateso treniruočių studijų tinklas, veikiantis Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose ir tarptautiniu mastu, įskaitant Dominikos Respubliką, Vokietiją ir Singapūrą.) Be to, Reformer Pilates treniruotės , Club Pilates siūlo užsiėmimus, kuriuose naudojami TRX, Exo-Chairs, Bosu kamuoliai, hanteliai, kilimėliai ir voleliai.
Įmonė buvo įkurta 2007 metais San Diege. Club Pilates siūlomos technikos apima kai kuriuos klasikinio Pilates metodo atnaujinimus, ty išplečiant dalyvių naudojamą įrangą užsiėmimų metu. Tačiau pagrindiniai bendrovės pasiūlymai ir treniruočių metodai yra įkvėpti Josepho Pilateso, Pilateso įkūrėjo ir bendravardžio, filosofijos.
Kaip atrodo 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 fotografija | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
„Club Pilates“ man labiausiai patiko tai, kad darbuotojai yra draugiški ir paslaugūs. Mano instruktorius, 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.
Nors „Club Pilates“ nėra lygiadienį primenančių patogumų, vonios kambaryje yra daug mėgstamų produktų, įskaitant „Batiste“ sausą šampūną ir „Dove“ purškiamą dezodorantą. Buvau susitikęs su draugu po pilateso ir man reikėjo atsigaivinti, todėl ypač vertinu šias privilegijas.
247cm fotografija | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Taip pat yra cubbies jūsų daiktams Šiaurės Holivudo vieta Aplankiau. Jie buvo tikrai erdvūs, juose tilpo mano krepšys, sandalai, vandens butelis ir akiniai nuo saulės, kad būtų daug vietos. Lentyna yra gana didelė ir atrodo, kad joje yra daugiau kubų nei reformatorių, todėl rasti kubą (net jei vėluojate) neturėtų kilti problemų.
Ar „Club Pilates“ yra gera treniruotė?
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 fotografija | Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Yra keturi skirtingų lygių klases 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.
Į ką verta atkreipti dėmesį kalbant apie klubinį pilatesą
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.)
Taip pat verta žinoti iš anksto: jums reikės rankinių kojinių visoms klasėms. Galite atsinešti savo arba nusipirkti studijos parduotuvėje už maždaug 20 USD.
Kam tinka Pilateso klubas
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 yra San Fernando slėnyje gyvenanti žurnalistė, turinti daugiau nei penkerių metų patirtį gerovės ir gyvenimo būdo srityje. Išdidus imigrantų vaikas ir pirmosios kartos meksikiečių amerikietė Natalie įtraukė savo eilutę į Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS ir daugelį kitų.
