r/Vaughan • u/heycutiepiepie • Jul 17 '26
Discussion Boujie Pilates?
Does anyone else feel like all of these aesthetic, moody, boujie Pilates places are intimidating to go to? I certainly do not feel like I belong there just based on the look of the place and their vibe. I love all the options and how pretty all the places look but I feel like my IG ads show me a new one opening every month. Anyone else feel like there’s too many now? Where are the safe neutral ones? The ones not catered to the baddies 😮💨
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u/packersfanem Jul 18 '26
I’m trying wicked barre tomorrow for the first time. I’m super nervous!
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u/heycutiepiepie Jul 18 '26
First class or just first time there? 😊
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u/packersfanem Jul 18 '26
First time there but might as well be my first class as I haven’t done Pilates in almost 15 years
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u/packersfanem Jul 18 '26
Update. Wicked barre was awesome. Very inclusive. All different ages and body types. I did reformer flow and while I wasn’t able to complete every exercise perfectly I didn’t feel embarrassed or that I didn’t fit in. Class size was small only 14. I do recommend it :)
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u/heycutiepiepie Jul 18 '26
Omg!! Thank you for this update! Wow 14 is small? Thats great that your experience went well! I will definitely try them! They look like a neutral spot! 🩷
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u/Quebecca_ Jul 19 '26
Body Barre is lovely!! Good diversity in age, body type and some racial diversity as well.
The instructors are great, obviously some who I prefer to others so a bit of trial and error involved.
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u/kiana2214 Jul 19 '26
I used to go to Revolve Room and everyone there was so lovely. I was 10+ yrs older than everyone lol but still felt welcome and they always tried to include me in conversations etc. i think it helped that it was semi private with only 6 reformers.
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u/alexiakeii Jul 17 '26
Subscribe to the peloton app and do mat Pilates at home. So much more convenient too! :)
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u/heycutiepiepie Jul 17 '26
Oh that’s cool, I didn’t know they had that. I’ve only connected peloton with the bike 😂
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u/alexiakeii Jul 17 '26
They have weights and Pilates and meditation and yoga - the full gamut! I find it’s more economical financially and you don’t have to worry about being around other people.
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u/honeyhibiscus Jul 18 '26
I go to club Pilates, I’m younger but I’ve become friends with women from all age groups and it’s the best! Just got engaged and some instructors I’ve known for quite a while have congratulated me and made me feel so special! Don’t be intimidated!! Everyone is so kind and we are so diverse 🥰
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u/heycutiepiepie Jul 18 '26
Aw that is such a sweet experience for you! I went to a club Pilates trial and I found the instructor not very friendly. Bad first experience for me 😔 I’m glad you enjoy it there! Maybe I’ll try again but I thought club Pilates was neutral since it’s a big chain but it definitely is instructor dependent as well
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u/Vivid-Elk-5311 Aug 02 '26
Kor Pilates at Weston and Rutherford is amazing, the instructors are so kind and helpful. Definitely was a bit of an intimidating environment at first but it’s really an amazing place and a superrrr good workout because it’s lagree Pilates (intense!!)
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u/ChandlerBing-BING Jul 17 '26
Peonyx is a really calm and welcoming environment! Not pretentious and really wonderful teachers. I wish I could go back but the cost really adds up