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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's less that rich people specifically like Pilates as that doing pilates in a studio with reformers and a lot of 1:1 coaching can be incredibly expensive so only fairly wealthy people can invest in it as a long term exercise plan. Regular gyms, yoga, and outdoor sports are all more economical.

Pilates also works best if you are doing it several times a week. A class might cost $30-40 a pop, 1:1 coaching significantly more, so to do it "right" at a dedicated pilates studio with reformers (so not like a weekly pilates class at the gym, which tends to be a bit more diverse), you need to be ready to spend $1000 a month on pilates.

I used to take aerial classes (silks, rope, hoop, etc.) and it was similar -- just a lot of rich housewives. They'd get really into it and attend class several times a week (again, we're talking $30-40 per class, more like $80-100 for a private or semi-private) and often bought their own equipment. I don't think aerial arts are uniquely appealing to rich ladies, but IME it was mostly wealthy middle age women and young professionals without kids (who tend to have more disposable income to spend on exercise and hobbies).[/quote]

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