What to expect CLUB PILATES

[@Cristashavonne]

Thank you for this review. I am currently a member of club pilates. In the beginning, I had the same experience with instructors. I was about to cancel my membership. Then, I decided to switch instructors. The instructor I have now is the absolute best. She is engaging, she uses a mic, she explains thoroughly, she walks looking for form, and she corrects me when my form is not correct. I love pilates now. I've gotten so much stronger since switching instructors.

[@drajhoy]

Instructors can really make or break the experience! I’m glad you are making progress in your fitness goals! Good luck !

[@diannevita4574]

So sorry you had this experience. My Club Pilates is very different. There is a brochure explaining each class type, as well as a posters that explains classes & class levels. I stayed at the Foundation level (1,0) for 6-7 months so I could learn the method, equipment & terminology. Once I started taking classes with the Master Trainer for our club, I advanced quickly. I now take level 2.5 classes - which is called "Mastery". It can seem slow at first to someone who thinks all workouts should leave you breathless & achy. That isn't so. Pilates is about controlling the body through the movements - building the stability, mobility & flexibility needed to function well. I do agree that there needs to be more consistency in the teaching, instructor to instructor; club to club, but in all fairness that is very difficult to control. Part of taking Pilates is finding a teacher who resonates with you. Also, the apparatus is designed to assist your body to perfect your form & make doing the matwork achievable. Mat is the hardest form of Pilates. Joe Pilates liked to brag that even the best toned athletics couldn't do his mat class in perfect form for the first time. It's designed to be difficult.

[@drajhoy]

Wow…6 months as level 1?!? It’s great you have an organized club. The turnover of instructors at the club I tried may have contributed to my frustrations. I didn’t know there were “master instructors”. That’s pretty cool! Good luck on your fitness journey. ❤

[@melocuit]

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[@royalbydesign2382]

Thank you for the detailed review. This is extremely for someone that wants to start but really have no idea what they are walking into. So again thanks!

[@drajhoy]

I’m glad it was helpful! Good luck on your fitness journey 🤎

[@britt8891]

Thank you so much for this review. I was considering trying this club and came to KZbin specifically for a review. This was so thorough & exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don’t think this is for me. Thanks!

[@drajhoy]

Glad it was helpful! Definitely check out mat Pilates if you don’t mind home workouts

[@debbielong1885]

Thank you for this video. I joined with no knowledge of Pilates based on them saying it was for all fitness levels. First class went ok and instructor was nice. Second class was awful. I don’t know what I’m doing and it was like the instructor was gaslighting me even though I told her it was only my 2nd class. She didn’t want to help with any modifications then told me at the end I needed to schedule a private class that was free to get some modifications and help. That would have been nice to know when I signed up. I left very discouraged. But I’ve got this 3 month thing I signed up for so maybe I can get some benefit. Will need to find a good instructor is key!

[@drajhoy]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Modifications and additional explanations during class is so necessary and helpful to new students. Once you find a great instructor, you will feel more comfortable. I hope it works out for you! Let me know if you continue after the 3 month period.

[@BethanyChanPlans]

This was so helpful! Thank you so much!

[@drajhoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@milluh]

Pilates is a practice. If it is not difficult you are doing it wrong. The springs on the reformer can aid OR make things more difficult, speak up if you need more work. If you would have stuck to foundational classes you would have learned your favorite stretch. Pilates is meant to be slow, controlled movement for the most part. If you can't hold neutral you shouldn't push yourself into more advanced classes. Jumps could use work... Your heels need to come down on the jump board. You are meant to land toe, ball, heel. If the heels can't land gear the machine out. As an instructor please quit telling others to skip the foundations class, it is dangerous if someone's not ready and you could be ruining the class for the practitioners that are ready along with ruining the instructors flow of the class because now they have to dumb it down so to speak.

[@drajhoy]

At my location the foundations class was garbage. After visiting another studio, it was clear that the instructors need additional training. Mat Pilates suit me better . And all of the instructions you gave above would have been great to have during my class-the instructors were just lazy. Definitely agree Pilates is a practice-and I’ve found what works for me-At home, on a mat with Move w/Nicole and Eleni Fit

[@milluh]

@@drajhoy it makes me frustrated you had instructors that came off as lazy and not giving enough queues and just how you were put off by the experience. I apologize for them. I love teaching and if someone walked away from my class feeling they needed the gym afterward along with not feeling happy after class, I have failed as an instructor. But it's wonderful you have found an instructor and routine that's works for you! You are right, instructors should be speaking almost the entire class. I was not trained by Club Pilates teacher training but teaching is my passion. Wishing you many years of health and happiness!

[@TempleOfToya]

I just joined. I wish they had a 6 pack tho. I got the 4 pack to start. Looking forward to it. Thanks for the review!

[@drajhoy]

Good luck on your fitness/wellness journey!! 🤎

[@yessica3420]

I tried a free class from them and it was really fun! My instructor was great and very energetic and informative but sadly the classes are way out of my price range. The other thing I didn’t like was that I got so many calls from them in the weeks after to join even though I said I didn’t want to. Edit: also, they weren’t open about the prices. They only told me about it at the end of the trial class.

[@drajhoy]

I find it strange that they don’t post prices on the website….I mean why not?? I am still trying to find an instructor that is consistent with feedback during class. I need to try classpass next.

[@amandaavia]

@@drajhoyI think it’s because each studio can set their own pricing based on location? I think this is the way it works with franchised studios, like pure barre, YogaSix, barre3, etc.

[@pixie3393]

If you're new don't take 1.5 ... I did start at 1.5 as I didn't understand the numbers . I would do 2 back to back classes to feel a workout however I've been doing it for almost a year and now the 1.0 classes are even hard. If you feel it's too easy - your positioning is wrong. It's slow yes but it helps you focus on proper positioning. And again they will give you options as you're supposed to have taken the 2 classes before jumping to the 1.5's. Mat pilates is actually harder for beginners. I started with winsome but reformer is great for injuries (I had Planter fasciitis) and the instructors for reformers were very hands on to help me properly positioning my body. As I hadn't realized I wasn't doing proper posture on my own in all areas. Instructors do very I love the personalities of all my instructors I do have one who talks about her day but her workouts are intense and in 2 months of taking her classes I've seen such a huge difference. Puck the instructors and classes that work for you. I did more flow at one point but now I've switched to all the cardios and controls.now switching back to flow and some cardio. Just depends on what my body needs at the time. I also love the suspense class but I need energy for it and I do mine early. Always let them know if you have injuries they will give you adjustment variations. I couldnt bend my.knees either and my instructor jist let me know to do smaller ones and bend onky as much as I could (same with lunges) now I can jump no issue (not so much standing so much just yet) my gym does have mics. We also have a free intro class. I'm ready to start using more weights. I recommend Windsor pilates. Absolute fave !

[@drajhoy]

Definitely will research Windsor! It’s great you’ve been successful in your practice. So awesome 🤎

[@pixie3393]

@drajhoy wow so many typos I can barley read what I wrote. I was in the middle of falling asleep. Haha sorry for the typos. I mean take the 1's* not the 2's. Took me 6 months to realize I skipped the beginners classes where they explain things (example bridges I'd feel in my knees. In the 1's they explained pulling ur toes towards u if you don't feel it in the targeted area and how you should not be feeling it in your knees 🤦🏻‍♀️ oops) but yes I don't know if they explained numbers in my intro class ? I space out and stop listening 😬 but it's a very me thing if I skipped that. It was so full I just took whatever class had a spot and that's how I ended up there. 😂

[@oliviae369]

This is an informative review! It's making me think about investing in club pilates here in NYC.

[@drajhoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Chevyheavy523]

The one near me is $269 per month unlimited. I can’t justify it at all. Going to look into the online mat Pilates instead

[@drajhoy]

$269? Geesh. It’s almost a car note lol. Check out Eleni Fit . Love her content

[@sandys2198]

I just signed up for a free month trial of class pass which does offer Pilates. I am nervous about Pilates , so I did sign up for the free 30 min intro class, before I sign up for a Pilates class. So far from what I’ve seen on class pass the club Pilates near me only offers the 1.0 classes no 1.5 or 2.0 which I’m not too concerned about at the moment since I’m only a beginner, but I wonder how I’ll feel once I get more practice. Anyway, thanks for your video! Very informative :)

[@drajhoy]

Only 1.0?? That’s interesting. I wonder what happens when clients progress out of 1.0. Thanks for watching!

[@charlottekalz7293]

i’m thinking about starting pilates. so thank you!

[@lauraland9311]

I’m a loud Pilates instructor! 😂 you are not lying about the whispering! I think some instructors want a spa, zen vibe. I know I’m not the instructor for everyone, and I do appreciate your comment! So true!

[@allisonscerbo2732]

Me too!!

[@allisonscerbo2732]

And it’s not a shrink session for the instructor: stop chatting and get these people moving. That’s our job.

[@drajhoy]

yesssssssss

[@danimb7475]

Thank you so much for this video. I was going to go to the Intro Class today and decided to cancel it. The prices are ridiculous! I'll continue to do online classes.

[@drajhoy]

Yes, very expensive! Good luck on your fitness journey

[@mbd9744]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@drajhoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taylorfan4196]

So helpful! Thank you!!!

[@drajhoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Joyinthemorn]

An 8 pack where I went was 269.10 and that was with a 10% discount. Thank you for the advice

[@drajhoy]

$269?? Gosh. I think $200 for unlimited classes is reasonable

[@tf8187]

The unlimited at my local club Pilates is 229 for one month then goes up to $299 after one month which I think is kinda ridiculous plus the enrolment fee $99 and 3 month’s mandatory contract. If I am paying for the unlimited I feel I should be able to cancel whenever.

[@crystalgale5103]

Do they offer those socks or do I Have to buy them somewhere else?

[@tf8187]

The unlimited at my local club Pilates is 229 for one month then goes up to $299 after one month which I think is kinda ridiculous plus the enrolment fee $99 and 3 month’s mandatory contract. If I am paying for the unlimited I feel I should be able to cancel whenever.

[@drajhoy]

$299 ???😳 oh myyyy

[@tf8187]

@@drajhoy yeah extremely expensive. Worth it I suppose? I dunno

[@patriciaverria7775]

You really should have 30 1.0 classes before you go to 1.5's.

[@nataliasofia7]

I live in New York City and am a member of Club Pilates in both NYC and Madrid. I started in September and absolutely love it. My sister and older mom are absolutely loving it now too. We all thought the intro was so helpful, and all started at different studios/instructors. I think your review is your own experience, and honest. But also encourage folks to keep going because I absolutely ADORE Club Pilates and it helps my Mental Health everyday. My mother also started with a lot of learning like you had to do. Even with less experience. For example, if you do Pilates at home, I am surprised you don’t know what a butterfly stretch is…

[@nataliasofia7]

I also never did a foundation 1 and do not need whispering! And we all started on 4 pack! Thanks for your video!

[@drajhoy]

I agree that it helps with mental calmness and clarity! I’m glad it has worked out for you. Good luck on your fitness journey! 🤎

[@snickerspickle8707]

I joined the St Louis location. trying classpass next. sorry dont have a link

[@drajhoy]

How do you like it?

[@chant_flo4475]

I felt somewhat lost in the beginning and stayed with Flow 1 for a while before moving on to Flow 1.5. I definitely tried different instructors until i found the right match. The Flow 1 can be challenging too depending on the instructor. Overall i like it.

[@drajhoy]

So glad it worked for you. And yes, instructors really matter! It's a great practice and can be really enjoyable when you find a studio that's a good fit..

[@PoetryOf]

I absolutely LOOOOVE club Pilates. Sounds like you had some subpar instructors. My instructors ask if anyone is new each class and they instruct on how to complete each move. Sorry your experience was different

[@Poopiepies]

I feel like for that price, I could buy a sliding bench trainer and have a home gym/ reformer. I just can’t justify paying so much 😢

[@drajhoy]

It’s definitely an expense that requires a lot of consideration. I will admit-it was fun being in community while working out. I would give another club a chance. Just not this one with the mediocre teachers . I’m enjoying mat Pilates at home for now

[@LaurendaD]

Are the prices per month?

[@drajhoy]

Yes, per month. and the prices vary by location.

[@zeexoxo4583]

Thank you!’❤❤

[@drajhoy]

Thanks for watching 🤍

[@vanessa9024]

Thank you so much for doing this . I know now for a fact I’m not coming there for teacher training or for a membership.

[@drajhoy]

Yeah-I recently tried another club, and it was tremendously more organized with energetic instructors. Good luck on your journey!

[@specks_alot]

You didn’t link suggested classes…..

[@drajhoy]

Move with Nicole and Eleni Fit . Both on KZbin. I love their mat Pilates videos 🤎

[@GoodDay-ox1el]

Thank you!

[@drajhoy]

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[@FAB5FORTY]

I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOUR ASSESSMENTS. I JOINED A NEW CLUB PILATES IN MY COMMUNITY. I ACTUALLY LOVE THE REFORMER MACHINE HOWEVER THE INSTRUCTORS ARE VERY HANDS OFF 🤣

[@drajhoy]

😩😩 are you going to keep your membership ?

[@FAB5FORTY]

@@drajhoy I will continue because I honestly saw results after class #4, also I am now careful to do stretching on my own prior to classes 🙌🏾

[@blahblah162005]

Damn...I wasn't expecting these prices 😮

[@drajhoy]

I know, right??!

[@LeoLane-e6e]

Have you heard of lagree?

[@drajhoy]

Yes--I might give it a try

[@britanbill]

It’s hard to find goood teachers

[@LeoLane-e6e]

Did you cancel?

[@drajhoy]

Yes

[@adlg4234]

great tips.

[@tonettahunt]

Did U just hate the class?

[@drajhoy]

It was moreso I didn’t like the studio as a whole. High teacher turnover, pace was slow. It didn’t feel like a true workout. I Liked only one teacher which left little variety. Mat Pilates watching KZbin is better

[@LeoLane-e6e]

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