r/ClubPilates

Good afternoon! Long story short I am doing my comprehensive training through CP. Unfortunately where I live the diversity scholarship does not apply to my program as they’re still “working on it”😅 so I was wondering if there are any other outlets I could reach out to or look into to get some assistance? I split up my program and I need to pay for my second half soon and I was just trying to get ahead of the game. I know it’s a longshot, but I wanted to see if there was any outlets for that.❤️ thank you!

My friend and I have been doing weightlifting for a couple of years and hot yoga for about a year. We started pilates at CP last week (intro class and then 2 classes of Flow 1) and it just felt too easy. Was it our responsibility to keep adding challenge moving the springs or something? or is it fairly easy for most people who had some fitness experience? We scheduled a 1.5 class for next week so I hope it’s not a rushed switch from 1 to 1.5 in our 3rd class!

has anyone ever done two back to back 1.5s? I usually do a 1 then 1.5 or 1.5 then a 1 ( of various class styles). if so do you recommended it? do you not? thinking of trying out a circuit 1.5 and reformer 1.5 as the reformer 1 before is already booked 🥲 but am not trying to over do it, so looking for advice please.

thank u!

edit: same day class

Hi, I just joined CP and took unlimited membership, for July 4th I am going Delaware but was not able to book classes anywhere in DE. Called my primary location and she checked and said that only locations under Spartan Franchise I can book. Then I went and checked which locations and there very limited CP locations even in my own states or area to book.

I was not aware of this and paying $240/month to only kind of access my nearest location. Kind of feel disappointed.

Anyone was aware of it or know how to go about this?

Thank you in advance!

I'm a list fanatic which gets me into long nights, however, I wanted to buy some of the newer grip socks for my next class (the dual grip ones) and decided to put together a list of all Pilates sock brands to maximize my investment!

Hope this helps! Feel free to add any missing names!

I've been doing mostly circuit 1.5 and flow 1.5 about 3-5 times a week for 5 months. I use 2 reds and a green on leg presses, 1 red or 1 blue on bridges, 2 reds on arms and lunges, 1 blue or 1 red on planks and jack rabbits, and either 2 reds and a blue or just 1 blue for footwork.

You would think my clothes would fit better. However, I'm unable to fit into my xs scrub bottoms, workout leggings, and some dresses. My fitted tanktops ride up over my belly (which has grown instead of shrunk). I used to have a flat belly, and now it's spilling over my workout pants.

I'm trying to eat better, i drink 80oz water a day, and i stand and walk most of the day. I've practiced activating my core and breathing techniques, and I'm pretty good at it. I'm overall stronger, can do pullups and hold planks longer, but I look like a snowman.

Someone please explain what I'm doing wrong or what I could be doing better. Thank you 😊

I’m 24 weeks pregnant and have been doing Pilates for a long time and so far still feel really good attending class! I’m wondering for other ladies that have done Pilates while pregnant did you go until you had the baby or did you stop at some point?

Also, I have still been doing supine arms with my legs in table top but was told from one instructor not to be in table top and to do supine arms on the mat with the spring board so my feet stay on the ground. Seems like different instructors follow different guidelines here. Wondering what I should be doing

Just saw a helpful post of sock companies and think we can all agree socks are not cheap. Can veterans (especially those who take 1.5/2 Flow classes) weigh in on what socks they prefer? I recently moved up to 1.5 Flow classes and have definitely noticed a difference in companies.

I know this has been asked. I’m just to lazy to search for answers. My apologies in advance. Those who stopped doing Pilates do you wish you can go back and have you. I like the instructors and Pilates but it’s getting into classes and the money I struggle with. Thank you

I tore two of my gluteus muscles (no idea how) and had to have surgical repair. I'm 8 weeks post-surgery and just transitioned from a walker to a cane. My surgeon said it's a long slow recovery and to wait one more month before returning to Pilates. Before the surgery, I was a little over 200 classes, mostly 1.5 flows and suspend. So my question is, what class would you knowledgeable people suggest that I start with when I'm able to return? I don't want to risk re-injury but I miss Pilates!

there’s basically no down time in between classes to talk to the instructor. I have Hypermobile ehlers danlos syndrome and POTS, so dizziness is not uncommon for me. However, today’s class ended with me being SO dizzy and nauseous. We were doing a lot of core work with chest lifts where our neck was unsupported, which is what I think triggered it.

Any suggestions for modifications for this type of work? It’s made today quite miserable.

Hi all, ive just got back into pilates after a fairly long recovery from a back injury. Looking forward to feeling strong again but very conscious of how my body looks after having to rest up. Does anyone have any recommendations on the best pilates clothes? Especially the leggings as I cant find any that feel right and dont slide down or are see through lol. Thanks in advance!

UPDATE: thank you for everyone’s insight, with your help I was able to get the enrollment fee waived completely just like I was told yesterday and I was able to purchase my membership. I still moved forward because I do think this sets a good precedent that I will not be taken advantage of at this studio 🤭

Visited a Club Pilates for an intro class yesterday and was told enrollment was $0. I specifically asked the front desk if I could call back later that day or the next day to sign up, and was told yes, with no mention that this was a monthly promotional rate ending that night. Enrollment jumped to $149 the next day. If this is a monthly promotion, front desk staff should know its terms and disclose them, especially when a customer asks directly about timing. I wasn’t given that information, and the fee changed as a result. When I explained this, I was offered 50% off instead of the terms I was originally quoted. I understand promotions end, but I was given incorrect guidance when I asked point-blank. Pricing also isn’t listed anywhere online, so customers rely entirely on staff for accurate information. Still waiting on a callback from a manager.

I really enjoyed the intro class and the instructor, but now I’m not so sure about purchasing a membership.

Studio management / owners :
What is your policy for people leveling up to level two? Our old manager had them pay $100 to be tested out as a private, but when she left and the owners realized that she was doing that and said that wasn’t policy, we changed it to “the instructor must say you’re able to take the class” meaning like 50+ 1.5’s under their belt and an instructor
Must specifically tell management, that member can book 2’s. But now there’s debate with the instructors all of a sudden. What do you all do?

I don’t know what it is but there’s one instructor that I feel like just never liked me. She’s encouraging and complimentary to so many in class and after class, but with me it’s only been critiques or radio silence.

She’s one of the few instructors who actually knows how to teach at my studio, so I still go to her classes, but I leave every time thinking damn that woman hates me lol. I don’t even need her encouragement or anything, but it’s also just this vibe I can feel from her that I’ve never felt from anyone else at my studio.

I’m going to one of my first Pilates classes tomorrow, and I’m so excited! I honestly don’t know what to expect, though.
One thing I’m wondering about is my hair. It’s pretty long (it goes past my waist), and I’ve gotten mixed advice. Some friends say to wear it down, while others say to put it up, but not in a ponytail.
What hairstyle do you recommend for Pilates? I don’t want it getting in the way during class, but I also don’t want it to be uncomfortable if we’re lying on our backs a lot.
Also… I bought a super cute pair of Pilates socks, so I’m extra excited for my first class. 😊 Any other tips for a beginner would be appreciated!

How do you get used to it?

I just want to know if this is a problem for all the studios or just a problem for me… I go to the reformer classes once a week and after each class we are given a wipe (obviously) I feel like my wipe goes dry the SECOND it touches the floor mat, I don’t know what it is! So now I will wipe everything else with one wipe and then ask for a second one just for the mat. Otherwise I feel like I’m dragging a dry wipe and nothing actually gets cleaned off. Is this just me?? Am I just a sweaty girl??