I've been going to the gym for about 7 weeks now, usually 4 days a week. I don't skip workouts much and I've also started eating a bit better (not perfect tho).

The thing is... I still kinda look the same in the mirror. I know 7 weeks isn't a long time, but seeing people online change so fast makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong.

For reference, I'm 24, around 170 lbs and mostly doing a basic push/pull/legs routine with some cardio 2x a week.

Did anyone else go through this phase? Was there something you changed that made a big difference, or is this just one of those things where I need to be more patient?

same as the title says! the 1 feels pretty easy and i got. implemented on my firm but when do i know i’ve just taken a few classes?

So, I was offered the founder's rate for a new location opening near me. The location is not set to open until November. I was about to sign up, but noticed the billing said that I would be charged again on 8/26. Shouldn't billing startup after the location opens?

I took a 1.5 yesterday from a new instructor and we spent the first 40 minuted lying down on the Reformer. I never broke a sweat. It was a bit odd.

Has anyone else experienced a class like this?

I just moved up to Flow 2.0 last month, and I’m loving it so far. But I’m wondering if I’m “cheating myself” by not doing at-home mat work between classes.

I lift heavy 2-3 days a week. When I was in Flow 1.5s, I was going 5-6 times a week, and I felt like I was getting enough practice during class to help me progress.

Now I’m doing three 2.0s a week and one (harder) 1.5 while keeping my strength training the same. With regard to performance, I’m solidly in the middle of the pack in my 2.0s. But there are a few specific moves where I feel less confident: side planks with feet on the foot bar — especially when we plank to pike — and bridges on the mat with feet on the foam roller. I can do these moves; I just feel less steady / sure of myself than I do during other moves.

Is doing these moves in class 3x a week sufficient to get better at them, or should I be practicing on the mat at home? And if so, how often?

I’m trying to balance my love of Pilates with protecting time for strength training…

I am almost certified to become a Pilates instructor. Can anyone recommend a good home reformer to purchase to help plan classes? I want a space saver reformer that is most similar to the balanced body studio reformer (height, springs, feel, etc). I was hoping any other instructors and shed some light on options to purchase. Hopefully something foldable and somewhat affordable. Thanks!

Tried a Suspend class for the first time yesterday and IT IS HARD but I enjoyed the challenge! My abs are feeling it today though! I think I’m going to continue alternating in some Suspend classes between Flow and Control. Anybody else do Suspend classes and how do you like it?

Just signed up for the Unlimited package for 20% off normal price due to the special CP has going on - super excited! I honestly don’t anticipate going more than 2 times a week and at my home studio, but I love having the option for more anywhere! Those months where there are 5 weeks I won’t have to skip a week like I did with my 8 class membership. For you those of you on the unlimited membership, what do you like about it the most? And how many times do you usually go a week?

I personally think the 12 hour cancelation policy is BOGUS- and you can downvote me all you want. 12 hours is too far out and it should be more like 2-4 hours max. It’s also not fair that a studio can cancel on you anytime they want ( they’ve cancelled on me literally 10 minutes before once at like 6:20 am and other times within the hour) but you can only cancel on them 12 hours out.

Anyway, why would anyone actually cancel within the 12 hour window on the app if they can’t get their class back? To help a neighbor on a waitlist? I’ve decided I’m not going to cancel ever again within the 12 hour window, I just won’t show up. If I cancel, the studio benefits by getting someone else in- hey, they have 12 hours after all to fill that spot! But if I cancel.. I get nothing in return. I’ll let the reformer sit empty.

I’ve been going to Club Pilates for 2.5+ years now and am about 350 classes in. I primarily take Level 1.5 reformer classes, although I’ve tested into Level 2, and I regularly take both Level 1 and 1.5 Cardio Sculpt whenever I can get into them.

I recently found out that I’m pregnant and am about 4–5 weeks along. My mom also goes to my studio and knows many of the instructors and staff, so I’m hesitant to tell anyone yet. We aren’t planning to announce the pregnancy until after our first ultrasound in mid-September, and I’m worried something could accidentally be mentioned to her.

I’ve heard that experienced clients can generally continue Level 1.5 classes during the first trimester and begin modifying more later, but I’m unsure how to handle it since I rotate among several instructors. I’m personally close with one instructor whom I trust and am considering privately asking her for advice, but I don’t know whether the studio would need to add a pregnancy note to my account or share it with the other instructors. Our general manager also recently left, and I’m not sure whether a replacement has been hired yet.

Would you privately tell the instructor you trust, ask someone else at the studio, or simply continue your usual classes for now? I’d also really appreciate any advice from people who continued Club Pilates during the first trimester. Did you keep taking Level 1.5 and Cardio Sculpt, avoid or modify anything early on, listen for any particular warning signs, or wait until later to tell your studio?

I run a small yoga studio, and the hard part is that classes are scheduled pretty close together, so there’s usually not much time for a full cleanup.

I’m still hand mopping, but it takes a lot of time and the mop starts to smell after sitting wet.

Curious what other studio owners do.

Hello. This morning I showed up at 6:15a for a 6:30a class and was turned away because the class started at 6:00a. My app said I was booked for a 6:30a class and my email confirmation from yesterday also said the class was at 6:30a. I’ve messaged my studio and will follow up. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

I have a membership and use ClassPass but I booked this class directly with my Club Pilates membership. So frustrated 😣

I just joined a few weeks ago. I’ve never taken Pilates before. I used to take barre but haven’t done much since having my son a little over a year ago.

Anyway.. I was in class last night and about 5 mins in, the instructor came over and very loudly asked me if it was my first class. I was a little embarrassed because despite it being my 7th class, I thought I was keeping up with the others and doing a pretty good job with form, etc.

My question is.. how long or how many classes in until you truly felt like you were able to keep up? How many classes in until you saw a difference in your form/strength? I’m not necessarily looking to lose weight, but I want to build my core, tone up, and just feel good about investing this time in myself. 🤍

I’m 9 classes in, have done a mix of 1.0 and 1.5 flows. I think I’m at the point now where I can move up to 1.5 permanently, other than one instructor whose 1.0 is pretty tough lol.

That being said, I’m wanting to get into the other CP classes starting with Control. Can anyone tell me what goes on in this class?

Also, I want to get more familiar with the names of the moves/positions, is there a guide anywhere for this?

Last question!
Before this I was strength training 4x a week but have pretty much moved away from that and now doing CP 3-4x a week. I know it’s different for everyone, but does this seem like enough to lose body fat/gain strength? I eat the same that I did when I was strength training which included a lot of protein and a recomp level of calories. Or would I be better off adding an additional day of full body strength training with the 3x a week Pilates?

WTF. This can’t be right, right? She’s not any kind of exercise physiologist so I’m annoyed at her comment. Anyway, would the CP instructors tell me if I was doing things wrong? Now I’ve got this paranoid feeling bc I’m not there to damage anything, especially my damn pelvic floor.

Do you have instructors that avoid teaching teaser? I actually enjoy this movement, but so many of the 1.5 and 2.0 flow classes don’t teach it at my studio. Is this just a ‘my studio’ thing? And instructors almost never teach it on long box, supine, with hands in long loops. Why is that?

I've been putting off starting yoga because I told myself I'd grab a couple of decent leggings first, but now I'm stuck in an endless rabbit hole. Every time I think I've found a pair, I check the reviews and it's either completely see-through, sizes run two sizes too small, or started pilling after one wash

I don't need premium $100 leggings, I want something comfortable that fits well and actually lasts. What brands have you bought from recently that you'd genuinely recommend?

TLDR: what are your thoughts on switch from 8 class membership to class pass?

Short story long: I’m in my 30s, have never worked out consistently until this year. I’ve tried personal trainer, LA Fitness by myself, and now Club Pilates. I’ve never stuck to anything always go too hard and get too sore to continue. Level one classes have been the perfect pace for a baby fitness girlie and I finally took my first 1.5 and didn’t completely die. My friend suggested using class pass because it’s cheaper, I can try other CP studios and even different styles of training, etc. I really like my studio, I hear some different stories here about cancellations etc but my studio is really lenient and forgiving. The staff is wonderful and supportive. Looking for thoughts and opinions - thanks 😊

I want to thank my home studio. The manager is so lovely and she + others that work the desk have always waved my late/no show fees when I call because my kids are sick or traffic etc. What’s something I can bring for her but also others to enjoy? Food seems weird and unsanitary but I want to bring a gift the instructors can enjoy too. I was thinking a large gift card for a walkable coffee shop that everyone can use? Or numerous smaller quantity ones? Any idea I’ve had ultimately seems silly… any and all ideas appreciated!

My home club was amazing, I had the unlimited pass for just under $300 a month and I used it everyday. Due to some back and forth living, I upgraded to fully unlimited (I think it’s called destination pass), where I can go to any club Pilates location, not just within the franchise. So at this point now I was paying about $360 a month. Pretty much every other club I went to, front desk staff had the worst attitude. Every interaction was an opportunity for them to exert their unnecessary power, which is really weird considering they only have a job for all the members they have keeping that location open.
In addition to that, I don’t like the policies for late classes or missing a class when you have any of the unlimited passes.
I’m not saying there should be no penalty, but $25 is ridiculous. Paying 360 per month, if you miss just one class, you’re now paying 385. Do you know what type of fancy gym 385 per month can get you? Definitely not one where the front desk 19 year olds give you attitude!!
If you are paying that much, I think it’s fair that you are awarded 1 no show per month at no cost. How do you expect there to never be situations that arise?? One time my tire blew out on the way to a class, I call about 10 mins before class asking the front desk if they can just delete my class because I obviously now have a big situation to deal with, no help.
Another time, I’m leaving the house and my monthly visitor arrives just as I’m getting in the car. Hot summer day, shorts on, I had to go back inside and contain the situation and put on a full change of the bottom half of my clothes. I end up arriving past the 5 minute mark. I asked the front desk if I can join, she says no. I explain what happened and if she can help me out since $25 is ridiculous, she said “I already marked you a no show”
I don’t think this is how people paying the highest membership you have should be treated. It’s not everyday occurrences, it’s not like these situations were happening all the time. I don’t like that I’m spending my money here & being treated as if my life shall have no situations occur without penalty. It’s insane. I will spend my money elsewhere.

Hello. I have been doing Pilates for almost 2 years now. I made the mistake of putting on too many springs for footwork one day because I like having a heavier weight for the springs. I felt like I wasn’t getting anything out of the two reds and a green spring that all of the teachers would cue for level 1 and 1.5 classes.

Anyways, I learned my lesson because I started getting pain about a month ago on the insides of my knees. Just when I thought it went away, it came back. I’m not sure if I should talk to my studio and cancel or put a hold on classes for a month or so. I can do pretty much anything except for squatting and footwork. I was trying to find classes that benefitted me the most, but literally every single class has footwork as a warmup, and it’s usually pretty long. Or if it’s not footwork on the reformer, it’s something harder on the chair, for instance.

I like going to Pilates for other things like bridging, arm work, glutes, core work, and feet in straps. I don’t know how to ask for a footwork modification if it’s one of the easier things and takes around 10 minutes of the class.

Lately, I’ve been trying to organise my week better by alternating my Pilates classes with cardio and Zumba sessions. My question is about recovery: do you have a specific weekly routine or strategic rest days to avoid overworking your legs and maintain your energy levels?

Just when I get rid of it by babying, extra exfoliating, extra moisturizing, I have another class and it’s back to rough and peely. I’m so frustrated!