why are pilates reformer classes so expensive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Comprehensive training to be an instructor is like 500-600 hours and costs about $5000.00.
So the instructor needs to be compensated fairly.
The equipment is very expensive, especially commercial grade, not an Aero Pilates reformer from Sam’s.
They take up a lot of space, so that gets factored in to the cost of the class as well.
The separate probably fee helps ensure that the classes are full, people don’t sign up and not show.

Still a lot less expensive than a private session.

How much do the instructors make an hour for the group pilates classes like clubpilates?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder this as well. I am a member at Lifetime Clarendon, where the dues are now $280/month, and everything is included except the pilates reformer classes. Why?

Really? $280 a month for a Lifetime Fitness? How can anyone afford that? How is that worth it?

[Anonymous]

At reformation fitness in dc you can buy memberships or class packs where the classes end up being about $25/class. I love them- great instructors and atmosphere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Comprehensive training to be an instructor is like 500-600 hours and costs about $5000.00.
So the instructor needs to be compensated fairly.
The equipment is very expensive, especially commercial grade, not an Aero Pilates reformer from Sam’s.
They take up a lot of space, so that gets factored in to the cost of the class as well.
The separate probably fee helps ensure that the classes are full, people don’t sign up and not show.

Still a lot less expensive than a private session.

How much do the instructors make an hour for the group pilates classes like clubpilates?

I don’t know about club pilates or gyms. But when I taught at a dmv studio it was a base rate - say $40, I don’t recall - with a sliding scale on top of that, depending on how many people were in the class.

[Anonymous]

I loved mat classes and reformer classes but ultimately gave them up due to the cost. I still do mat Pilates, but at home using videos.

[Anonymous]

Yes - I also used a discounted Class Pass from my insurance to do almost exclusively Reformation Pilates!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder this as well. I am a member at Lifetime Clarendon, where the dues are now $280/month, and everything is included except the pilates reformer classes. Why?

OMG you are paying so much! Are you getting your money's worth? For that fee I'd want them to work out for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder this as well. I am a member at Lifetime Clarendon, where the dues are now $280/month, and everything is included except the pilates reformer classes. Why?

OMG you are paying so much! Are you getting your money's worth? For that fee I'd want them to work out for me.

I am getting my money's worth because I LOVE IT SO MUCH there that I actually go. It's the first gym ever that I long to go to and get annoyed if something comes up and I cannot go. But I am still annoyed by the fee for the pilates reformer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Comprehensive training to be an instructor is like 500-600 hours and costs about $5000.00.
So the instructor needs to be compensated fairly.
The equipment is very expensive, especially commercial grade, not an Aero Pilates reformer from Sam’s.
They take up a lot of space, so that gets factored in to the cost of the class as well.
The separate probably fee helps ensure that the classes are full, people don’t sign up and not show.

Still a lot less expensive than a private session.

How much do the instructors make an hour for the group pilates classes like clubpilates?

$30 an hour with a 3% annual raise if merited (not a given).

[Anonymous]

Because the training for instructors is a total ripoff. They have to recoup somehow.

[Anonymous]

Do Solidcore. Much better than regular Pilates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Comprehensive training to be an instructor is like 500-600 hours and costs about $5000.00.
So the instructor needs to be compensated fairly.
The equipment is very expensive, especially commercial grade, not an Aero Pilates reformer from Sam’s.
They take up a lot of space, so that gets factored in to the cost of the class as well.
The separate probably fee helps ensure that the classes are full, people don’t sign up and not show.

Still a lot less expensive than a private session.

How much do the instructors make an hour for the group pilates classes like clubpilates?

I don’t know about club pilates or gyms. But when I taught at a dmv studio it was a base rate - say $40, I don’t recall - with a sliding scale on top of that, depending on how many people were in the class.

Club Pilates was the most reasonably priced studio I found. They also offer a govt discount. As much as classes cost though it doesn’t translate to higher pay for instructors… i also sometimes take a class at District Pilates which is a small class. In either studio I don’t remember any hands on assists or guidance for me personally on form so I’m not sure what the purpose of 500 hours of instruction is for.

[Anonymous]

It’s to make sure you don’t get injured. And you can always mention to your instructor that you like hands on cues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wonder this as well. I am a member at Lifetime Clarendon, where the dues are now $280/month, and everything is included except the pilates reformer classes. Why?

Really? $280 a month for a Lifetime Fitness? How can anyone afford that? How is that worth it?

Is today the day you learned that rich people exist? Where do you think all the world's value creation is going?

[Anonymous]

its worth more to me than 280 dollars of junk food or the latest iphone