the Price of Pilates Classes

I had heard a lot about how great pilates was for you and how much fun it was both from a friend and of course on TV. I decided to do a drop in class (1 class to try it out) at a local studio. It was a beginners/intermediate class and was a combination of cardio and pilates. There were about 10 of us and one instructor. They played electronica music that was both soothing but also made you want to move.

I would not go again. I had to leave half way through the class as it was just too much for my overweight frame. It was obvious that this was more of an intermediate class than a beginners, as everyone seemed to know the program and moves except me. I did not understand that pilates was such a vigorous workout. I thought it was like yoga really, but it was not.

Know that pilates is not a relaxing exercise. Know that if you are fat, you will have trouble with this form of exercise. I found out after the fact that this pilates class was a combo class and that not all pilates classes include this much cardio. I should have done my research before going to the class and I would have saved myself the money and embarrassment.