A few post ago I raved about Pilates. I’ve been going this a lot more since taking a job at a Pilates studio in Virginia. Thrive Pilates has been a god send. However when I let people know that they can come in a free class, nobody takes the offer. I guess they are unaware of what Reformers Pilates actually is. When you think of Pilates you think of lying on your back and probably killing yourself to do this killer ab workout. That is a great way to build you core, but I’ve been doing Pilates and I have yet to lay down on a floor. So I figured I would break it down! These are the different types of Pilates that Thrive offers.
Here is a sample of Mat Pilates. When people call the studio and ask which is better I don’t say. I let them know that this is pretty much a 40 minute ab workout.
Now this is a great example of some of the positions you would do while taking a Mat Pilates class.
The class I hold up in the highest pedestal is Reformers Pilates. You basically use your weight on a reformer machine which reminds of me a total gym, but this machine is far more advanced.
Here is a break down of the machine and what it does.
This video features some of the basic moves that you do.
Looks fun right?
Now! This is something that my boss just added to the classes. She basically adds a jump board to the reformer. This video will break down what some basic workouts on the jumpboard
I’ll admit this class is intense! You are sweating afterwards, your heart rate rises, and you feel it for days.
I encourage you to take advantage of these classes if you have access to them.
I was introduced to this studio because of Living Social. I think that they do it twice or once a year for DC area residents.
So be on the lookout!
Like I said, if you are in the DC area you can ALWAYS take a free class here!
Thrive Pilates & Yoga
2800 S. Randolph St.
ARLINGTON, VA 22206
Phone: (703) 371-0054
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