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247CM Fotogrāfija | Natālija Arojo Kamačo
Pirmo reizi Izmēģināju Pilates 2021. gadā tas bija tik sarežģīts, ka es zvērēju, ka nekad neatgriezīšos. Tomēr nesen vienā no maniem , es gāju garām Club Pilates vietai, un tā izskatījās daudz pieejamāka nekā iepriekšējā studija, kuru biju apmeklējis, un tas mani pamudināja izmēģināt.
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.
Zemāk atrodiet manu pilnu (un godīgu) Club Pilates pārskatu.
Kas ir Club Pilates?
Club Pilates ir reformatora Pilates treniņu studiju ķēde, kas atrodas visā ASV, kā arī starptautiskā mērogā, tādās vietās kā Dominikānas Republika, Vācija un Singapūra.) Papildus reformatora Pilates treniņi , Club Pilates piedāvā nodarbības, kurās izmanto TRX, Exo-krēslus, Bosu bumbiņas, hanteles, paklājiņus un rullīšus.
Uzņēmums dibināts Sandjego 2007. gadā. Club Pilates piedāvātās tehnikas ietver dažus klasiskās Pilates metodes atjauninājumus, proti, dalībnieku nodarbību laikā izmantotā aprīkojuma paplašināšanu. Taču uzņēmuma pamatpiedāvājumi un treniņu metodes ir iedvesmotas no Džozefa Pilatesa, Pilates dibinātāja un vārdamāsa, filozofijas.
Kā izskatās 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 Fotogrāfija | Natālija Arojo Kamačo
Man visvairāk patika Club Pilates, ka darbinieki ir draudzīgi un izpalīdzīgi. Mans instruktors, Megana Vollesa , 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.
Lai gan Club Pilates nav ekvinokcijai līdzīgu iekārtu, vannas istaba ir labi aprīkota ar dažiem iecienītākajiem produktiem, tostarp Batiste sauso šampūnu un Dove izsmidzināmo dezodorantu. Es tikos ar draugu pēc Pilates un man vajadzēja atsvaidzināties, tāpēc es īpaši novērtēju šīs priekšrocības.
247CM Fotogrāfija | Natālija Arojo Kamačo
Ir arī cubbies jūsu mantām Ziemeļholivudas atrašanās vieta es apmeklēju. Tās bija patiešām ietilpīgas, pieguļot manai tonei, sandalēm, ūdens pudelei un saulesbrillēm, kur bija daudz vietas. Plaukts ir diezgan liels, un šķiet, ka tajā ir vairāk kubiņu nekā reformatoru, tāpēc ar kubīša atrašanu (pat ja jūs kavējat) nevajadzētu būt problēmām.
Vai Club Pilates ir labs treniņš?
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.
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Ir četri dažādu līmeņu 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.
Kas ir vērts atzīmēt klubā 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.)
Ir vērts zināt arī laicīgi: jums būs nepieciešamas satvērējamās zeķes visām klasēm. Jūs varat ņemt līdzi savus vai iegādāties tos studijas veikalā par aptuveni 20 USD.
Kam ir piemērots Pilates klubs
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 ir Sanfernando ielejā dzīvojoša žurnāliste ar vairāk nekā piecu gadu pieredzi labklājības un dzīvesveida jomā. Lepns imigrantu bērns un pirmās paaudzes meksikāņu amerikāniete Natālija ir ievietojusi savu rindiņu Los Angeles Times, GQ, Teen Vogue, Remezcla, PS un daudzos citos.
