How Many Times Per Week Should I Do Pilates as a Beginner?
When I first started working out during my senior year at Michigan State, I thought the only way I'd see results was if I worked out every single day.
Then one of my friends convinced me to join an eight-week fitness challenge.
The commitment?
Just two classes a week.
I'll admit...I laughed.
Two workouts? That wasn't going to change anything.
Fast forward eight weeks, and not only had those two workouts become one of my favorite parts of the week, but they completely changed the way I looked at fitness.
Because I learned something I still tell clients today:
You don't need to do more. You need to do what you can actually sustain and then build from there.
“I’m Not Fit Enough For A Reformer Class” (And Other Lies You Tell Yourself)
“I’m not flexible enough.”
“I need to get in shape first.”
“I’d probably look ridiculous in there.”
“I’ll try it once I’m more fit.”
We hear this all the time.
And honestly, it’s usually the exact reason someone should be in the room, not the reason they should avoid it. Because none of those thoughts are actually about fitness. They’re about fear of being seen in something you’re not already good at…yet.
Why We Start With a Consult Before Your First Class at Core (LP)
“Why can’t I just book a class?”
“Is this just a sales call?”
“Do I really need to talk to someone first?”
We get these questions all the time, and honestly, fair. Most fitness studios want as few barriers to entry as possible. Click a button, book a class, figure it out when you get there.
That’s just not how we do things at Core (LP). Because while skipping straight to class might feel easier upfront, it’s usually the reason people end up frustrated, inconsistent, injured, or starting over again three months later.
The consult exists to stop that cycle before it starts.
What Your First Pilates-Inspired Strength Class Actually Feels Like
You did it.
You talked to a coach. You made a plan. You booked the class…and somehow you’re still thinking:
“Wait…what is this actually going to feel like?”
That first class can feel like a question mark. So let’s break it down so you know exactly what to expect in your first Pilates-inspired strength training class at Core (LP).