There are Pilates classes, taught by certified instructors at the gym for free. Why should I go to a Pilates “studio” and have to pay?
The main difference between pilates classes at a gym and at a Pilates studio is class size, certification level, and use of apparatus: In general gym classes tend to be larger and less supervised. This can be dangerous for students who are not fully aware of their bodies and have not mastered the principles and fundamentals of Pilates before engaging in higher level exercises. Some instructors will give modifications to less experienced students, but it is hard for even the best instructors to be aware of too many people at one time. This MAY result in injury, unsatisfactory results, and frustration. Classes at Synergy+ have between 3-8 students as a maximum. Our instructors have gone through comprehensive training programs of 400 hours or more. Please visit our Staff (coming soon) page for a full listing of our Instructors credentials. Many gyms do not offer qualified individual instruction on high caliber apparatus, which is a staple of Pilates studios.
