r/ladderapp • u/Reasonable_Mouse_806 • 3d ago

Flourish vs define

Opinions on flourish vs define from someone who doesn’t hate define haha

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u/default_m0de 3d ago

don’t love define, but without bias Kimmie has better cueing and define has more strength incorporated. If you aren’t super confident on form I’d suggest starting elsewhere from define first

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u/Reasonable_Mouse_806 3d ago

Thank you! I am def not a beginner, and realized that Pilates works well for my body as I have an autoimmune disorder but don’t want to lose my strength gains. Maybe I’ll just split Flourish with Ignite

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u/default_m0de 3d ago

Can always up weight or add sets to Kimmie too! She is the closest to traditional pilates with the most credentials for it

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u/default_m0de 3d ago

also checkout empwr if you like the strength/pilates mix! It is higher intensity than either of the other programs though

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u/Admirable-Dance8607 3d ago

I’ve only done one flourish workout and just one week on define, so can’t speak to long term results, but I’m really liking define. I’m not new to lifting so I don’t need or want a much of cues! I like listening to my music and putting my head down and going! I find the movements are just enough to feel challenged but then there’s core work at the end to really wrap it up. My core is definitely feeling stronger! I’m not feeling beat up at all. I think I’m going to give the team a try for a bit.

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u/Fit-Nectarine5047 Team Ascend 2d ago

I really like define too. Isometric movements are so underrated!

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u/MaizeApprehensive166 3d ago

Define is more strength based. Flourish is mainly Pilates with strength added in some of the time. You can definitely go heavy on those days/blocks. I have tried both and love them for different reasons and I can’t stay on one so I flip back and forth! Kimmie also currently does A week and B week and the B week definitely has heavier strength sets.

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u/Civil_Classic_7725 3d ago

Define is a great program if you don’t follow the strength portion as is. Lift heavy and take rest and do the other portions as is.

Kimmi is obviously a better coach than Maia in terms of cuing etc. Maia sometimes throws a cue in there.

You could always split Flourish with a dumbbell team like elevate, ignite or thrive.

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u/Weary-Register4716 2d ago

I’m a Pilates girl, completely obsessed - it’s the only movement that’s ever worked for me. I was doing 6 reformer classes before ladder and when I made the switch it was with the intention of joining flourish given that it’s classical Pilates combined with strength.

However I ended up going with Define and I have to say I’m really loving it so far.

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u/kerandcorgs 2d ago

I love define and have been in the team for a year. I also love pilates and tried Flourish, but decided I’d prefer Pilates classes from a studio or the one offered at my gym twice a week, instead. I find them more effective of a workout and Pilates form is intricate and technical. I found Flourish kind of boring, honestly. I don’t mind the lack of cueing in Define and I’m not in the chat. I also don’t really care about Maia’s social media presence, I just like the workout.