Why are rich women into Pilates?

[Anonymous]

This is a theory/question, because I haven't done pilates since some maternity workouts in the mid-2000's, but I'm wondering if the workout at the new studios/home machines allow you to get toned but be more comfortable eating a very low-calorie diet, as opposed to things like intense Peloton, or running, or Orange Theory, which can make people very hungry? And/or whether people think it will make them toned but not "built" (rightly or wrongly thinking other exercise regimes will add bulk). So, rich women pay a lot for a class that lets them starve themselves and be lithe?

[Anonymous]

I have been doing it for more than 10 years. Most of the classes are during the day. The women tend to be DINKs with flexible schedules, SAHMs and retired older ladies. They are women of all shapes and sizes. I don't see anyone who looks to be starving themselves. Occasionally an SO or brother will come along.

The really rich ones have reformers and other equipment in their home gyms and instructors come to them.

[Anonymous]

Reformers are expensive and classes with reformers are expensive. It also promises the body that a lot of wealthy women aspire to.

I do it once a week. I did it for three months exclusively but put on weight. It is not a program to lose weight. Women that have the “Pilates body” don’t eat much and also do Pilates

[Anonymous]

Pilates is played out. Rich women are into HIIT now.

Im rich and I work out at home now. I have a gym with a peloton tread, peloton bike, weights and a bench, and space for HIIT and boxing. HIIT seems to be the consensus among my friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I found a Pilates studio I can go to every day. Each class is a little different. It hits all the major muscle groups. The instructors are kind and helpful. I’m in and out in 45 minutes. It’s the best money I’ve ever spent. It’s a lot cheaper than physical therapy. It exercises all these core, hip, side, back, etc muscles that I don’t do on my own.

Can you please tell me which studio?

[Anonymous]

You don't need to be a rich woman to do pilates. I found a reformer for free on craigslist and I do videos on demand $20/month.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I found a Pilates studio I can go to every day. Each class is a little different. It hits all the major muscle groups. The instructors are kind and helpful. I’m in and out in 45 minutes. It’s the best money I’ve ever spent. It’s a lot cheaper than physical therapy. It exercises all these core, hip, side, back, etc muscles that I don’t do on my own.

Was DC area? If so, pls post which one!

[Anonymous]

You don't even need a reformer for pilates. Yes, you can take very expensive classes for personalized training/feedback and use a reformer but I think all you really need a Denise Austin pilates book and some dedication. Some of the association with the exclusive clubs with pilates is the social aspect and the background of the instructor. Obviously, it is most ideal if you have sufficient background and training to know good form and be able to correct yourself as well as know variations but you don't need ongoing classes with an instructor to practice it.

To the PP who said the trend is HIIT and pilates is played out-I disagree. I also think doing both for balance provides the best results.

[Anonymous]

For those of you that do Pilates do you see a real difference?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those of you that do Pilates do you see a real difference?

Yes, absolutely. In fact I have had to miss classes because of work demands and have noticed a difference when I am not going.(Still going on the weekend). I have much better posture. I am an apple shape and I look much better. That said--- you cannot really just get by taking 1 class a week for it to be effective. You need to do it at least 3-4x a week.

[Anonymous]

Pilates has been great for my back. I’ve developed really strong core muscles which I never thought would be possible for me. I couldn’t do a sit up before and now I can not only easily do ab exercises, but I’m overall stronger. Several of the exercises I do resemble what I’ve done in PT as well. I came to Pilates after an injury.

[Anonymous]

Good for health. I felt amazing after 1-1 and group classes. Pilates mat is the same price as yoga usually.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those of you that do Pilates do you see a real difference?

Yes. This thread reminded me of that. Might be time to return!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those of you that do Pilates do you see a real difference?

I’m too fat now (and not rich, at least not the kind of “rich” people mean when they ask on here) but when I was thinner, yes, even my lazy video Pilates was enough to make me look sleeker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those of you that do Pilates do you see a real difference?

I went from more intensive exercise (HIIT, CrossFit etc) to Pilates. I put on weight. I think you need to eat not much and do Pilates to get the full benefit.