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| - I have to say, I really wanted to like this place. A friend of mine raved about it, but I absolutely hated it (which is a shame because like a moron, I prepaid for an unlimited month before I even tried it--I ended up wasting $100). I went to my first class and felt like a total outsider. If you didn't know anyone in the class or the instructor, you were totally ignored. The class was also really, really crowded, so individualized attention wasn't possible. In addition, I felt totally lost on the movements because the instructor didn't take the time to go over proper form; you were just encouraged based on how much your legs were shaking. In fact, the only time the instructor acknowledged me was when my leg(s) would shake uncontrollably (it happened more than I thought was possible or normal). I have to say that personal trainers and pilates instructors have stopped me when my arms or legs began to shake during movements because it's a sign of muscle fatigue and can result in injury if you continue. I thought it was really odd that the instructor got excited over something that could cause minor injuries. It's no surprise that the next day I could barely walk. I recovered within a day or two, but walking was pretty uncomfortable. There is one other thing that totally deterred me from wanting to return after my first visit. While this isn't totally PC, I think it needs to be said. The instructor of the class was extremely overweight (borderline obese). She had extremely thin and toned legs, but her midsection was unhealthy, to say the least. It made me realize that this method of exercise almost exclusively toned arms and legs, but most likely did nothing for abs. In any case, I won't be returning to this studio. I truly believe that pilates is a much, much better and safer form of exercise.
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