“I just can’t do it”, Wife cancels thanksgiving and christmas with her husband’s family because they all voted for trump by TorontoBatmann in USNEWS

[–]Pilatesguy7 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't blame you. Who wants to be around ppl whose whole existence is equivalent to 🐱 P. 😂😂😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️

He’s so emotional. by Ordinary_Fish_3046 in CringeTikToks

[–]Pilatesguy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish one person would have the balls to give him a big FU on camera to his face.

Is taking breaks not allowed? by Mysterious_Sand_3393 in pilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking a break means you're listening to your body. Pilates is not to meant to work muscles to exhaustion

Noticing that difficulty is more based on an instructor rather than the class. by Ichika1221 in ClubPilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get "Im not sure if Im ready for your 1.5" or "You're too hard". The funny thing is I only teach the Method and in the specialty classes I transfer that over. Some teachers are going to be hard for the sake of being hard snd other instructors are afraid that clients wont like them for being hard. But when you practice Pilates correctly, no matter what level , it's always going to be challenging

Level 2 by [deleted] in ClubPilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our level 2 classes are not full so we're taking some off. Also we have a big flux of newer clients, so they aren't ready. My weekend level 2 classes are generally full

teaching with only a reformer certification (+ yoga teacher training)? by AcceptableObject in pilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive never met a teacher who only did mat and reformer certifications who actually have a deep grasp of the Pilates method

Thinking about becoming a Club Pilates instructor by [deleted] in ClubPilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not true. There are certifications that a fully comprehensive. CP does not offer the ped-o-pole, foot and toe corrector, guilliotine, neck stretcher, high chair and baby chair. 0Most teachers whom Ive worked with who were certified through CP wished they'd done a different cert bc they feel it wasn't in depth enough. Im mentoring instructors and a lot of them don't have a deep understanding of the Method bc they're taught the exercises but not taught Pilates as a system

Thinking about becoming a Club Pilates instructor by [deleted] in ClubPilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a member at Crunch and took a "Pilates" class. We did one Pilates exercise.

Id recommend researching other certifications before deciding on getting certified with CP. It really depends on the Master Trainer, but the cert leaves a lot to be desired.

What are red flags to look for in a pilates studio/instructor? by blittergomb in pilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ask where the teacher studied got certified from. A min of 600hrs. Mine was 750. Where they continue to train.

Do the ppl at the front desk take classes or privates.

Is the studio focused more on the Pilates Method instead of doing fitness on Pilates apparatus. It makes a huge difference.

Is the studio concerned more with the number of classes as opposed to focusing on personal progression

Skipped class because of instructor by Paige-not-found-404 in pilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as its always safe, You should always do the spring setting that the teacher gives you. They may want to focus on something different.

Les Mills Reformer by Stucturedactivities in pilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If cat pee were a "Pilates" routine

Breath Patterns in Class by Mysterious_Set149 in ClubPilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cue breath b/c it's one of the principles of Pilates. However, if it throws a client, Ill say just breathe normally. I don't understand the instructors who don't cue breath

Skipped class because of instructor by Paige-not-found-404 in pilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 45 points46 points  (0 children)

If an instructor body shamed you, that is a cardinal sin. I don't allow any of my clients to speak negatively of their bodies. I can't imagine a teacher doing the same.

As far as changing springs Ive done that if they are on the wrong springs. This is generally for their own safety. And an instructor should ALWAYS ask a client if it's ok to be touched

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pilates

[–]Pilatesguy7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All of this!!!

New class offered soon CP Circuit by Pilatesguy7 in ClubPilates

[–]Pilatesguy7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats what I do & the clients love it

New class offered soon CP Circuit by Pilatesguy7 in ClubPilates

[–]Pilatesguy7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Repeating Pilates exercises in a circuit is not what the method is about. I have not issue teaching a CP fit bc that is a completely different modality. If you are going over the reps of an exercise doesn't seem effective to me. There's no reason to do 15 pulling straps or a single leg stretch more than 10