“Here’s my personal detailed review after my first month as an unlimited member and as a beginner to Pilates(first time ever) and coming back to exercising after quite a long break:
I went to my first class with coworkers and it was an Intro to Pilates class with Alisha as the instructor. It was WONDERFUL. Definitely challenging for us but realistic and it made me realize I wanted to commit and sign up for an unlimited month pass!
I found out they didn’t offer intro classes anymore but the website said all Pilates classes were suitable for all levels so I went to my first class as an unlimited pass holder… and literally almost died. It was with Destinee. (Something I have to say is every single instructor here is INSANELY kind and sweet and welcoming!) But this class was WAY too advanced for me. There were barely any breaks if any, it was FAST paced so I couldn’t really go at my own pace because they’d be 3 exercises further after me trying to calm my heart rate. At one point I had to leave the room because I felt like I was going to pass out. I left feeling SO discouraged and thinking I never wanted to go back, I felt like a kindergartener in an AP Calculus class… thinking “what am I gonna do after investing in an unlimited month pass?!” So I reached out to one of the owners (Jerlyn) who was SO kind and understanding! She gave me some suggestions on instructors to try and told me to get back to her with how I’m feeling because she wanted me to get my moneys worth (which I so appreciated!)
So that’s what I did. I started trying out a bunch of different instructors and here’s my personal experience with each (as far as the class goes because as far as the instructors they’re ALL extremely sweet and welcoming!)
Whitney - challenging BUT she gives SO many modifications, takes breaks, is so empowering and kind in her cueing, and just so many positive vibes she’s become my absolute favorite! I told her it was my first class with her and she made a point to check on me afterwards with how I felt which I really appreciated. Truly suitable for all levels.
Alexa - another favorite, balanced pace, regular breaks, look forward to her class each week! Suitable for all levels.
Destinee - SUPER intense, advanced, fast paced, breaks? Never heard of her … she’s super woman lol
Annie - advanced, fast paced, few breaks, very intense
Kym - intermediate, medium to fast pace
Abba - advanced, fast paced, few breaks, very intense
Kaylee - intermediate, medium to fast pace, intense
Those are all I’ve been to so far. Instructors I’ve had repeat classes with because I enjoy and they fit my current fitness level: Whitney, Alexa, Jori & Alisha.
Looking forward to trying the others as my schedule permits but overall very happy I found classes I love that make me enjoy exercising and will continue to be a weekly regular! I do wish they had levels for each instructor but they literally everything else right so I’m very grateful this studio exists here in Vernal !!“
Pilates
“Here’s my personal detailed review after my first month as an unlimited member and as a beginner to Pilates(first time ever) and coming back to exercising after quite a long break:
I went to my first class with coworkers and it was an Intro to Pilates class with Alisha as the instructor. It was WONDERFUL. Definitely challenging for us but realistic and it made me realize I wanted to commit and sign up for an unlimited month pass!
I found out they didn’t offer intro classes anymore but the website said all Pilates classes were suitable for all levels so I went to my first class as an unlimited pass holder… and literally almost died. It was with Destinee. (Something I have to say is every single instructor here is INSANELY kind and sweet and welcoming!) But this class was WAY too advanced for me. There were barely any breaks if any, it was FAST paced so I couldn’t really go at my own pace because they’d be 3 exercises further after me trying to calm my heart rate. At one point I had to leave the room because I felt like I was going to pass out. I left feeling SO discouraged and thinking I never wanted to go back, I felt like a kindergartener in an AP Calculus class… thinking “what am I gonna do after investing in an unlimited month pass?!” So I reached out to one of the owners (Jerlyn) who was SO kind and understanding! She gave me some suggestions on instructors to try and told me to get back to her with how I’m feeling because she wanted me to get my moneys worth (which I so appreciated!)
So that’s what I did. I started trying out a bunch of different instructors and here’s my personal experience with each (as far as the class goes because as far as the instructors they’re ALL extremely sweet and welcoming!)
Whitney - challenging BUT she gives SO many modifications, takes breaks, is so empowering and kind in her cueing, and just so many positive vibes she’s become my absolute favorite! I told her it was my first class with her and she made a point to check on me afterwards with how I felt which I really appreciated. Truly suitable for all levels.
Alexa - another favorite, balanced pace, regular breaks, look forward to her class each week! Suitable for all levels.
Jori - balanced pace, regular pauses, modifications
Alisha - balanced pace, regular pauses, modifications
Destinee - SUPER intense, advanced, fast paced, breaks? Never heard of her … she’s super woman lol
Annie - advanced, fast paced, few breaks, very intense
Kym - intermediate, medium to fast pace
Abba - advanced, fast paced, few breaks, very intense
Kaylee - intermediate, medium to fast pace, intense
Those are all I’ve been to so far. Instructors I’ve had repeat classes with because I enjoy and they fit my current fitness level: Whitney, Alexa, Jori & Alisha.
Looking forward to trying the others as my schedule permits but overall very happy I found classes I love that make me enjoy exercising and will continue to be a weekly regular! I do wish they had levels for each instructor but they literally everything else right so I’m very grateful this studio exists here in Vernal !!“