Last year NY Magazine made an uncharacteristic stir (note the sarcasm) when it proclaimed a Pilates Apocalypse. Basically, with the rise of boutique studios, pilates, the original boutique studio, was going bust. I have to admit, in reading the article, I totally got what they were saying and, I kind of agree. Basically, the issue with pilates is that it doesn’t provide the same edgy experience or the same sweaty workout you get with the likes of spin classes at Flywheel and Soul Cycle or barre classes like Physique 57 and barre3. Not only that, the newer boutique fitness studios cater to those who want to feel pampered, prestigious and enjoy their workout surroundings, something that was maybe not a huge focus in opening the traditional pilates studio.
But does this mean pilates is dead? Maybe not, but the article did have a good point in that people are looking for more out of a pilates workout. I don’t disagree. I’m looking for more!! It seems to me that in order for pilates to survive, it needs to transform itself from the traditional purist pilates to a more amped up, fitness focused pilates that attracts those looking to feel the burn and see the results.
While this may not happen overnight, I have a few tips on how you can amp up your traditional pilates workout!
Readers, what are your thoughts on the pilates apocalypse? How do you amp up your workouts?
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Allie
February 3, 2016This is so interesting because I never really gave much thought to it! However, I’m a firm believer in making a class work for YOU. As an instructor for so many years, I always taught to the highest ability of the class but, as a class participant, I sometimes had to take matters into my own hands and make the class work for ME! This is great advice for any class!
FitBritt
February 4, 2016I think sometimes people don’t realize that they have the power to make their workout better! And I encourage people to exercise that right!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
February 3, 2016I’m totally with you on #5.. I love adding some cardio bursts to lower impact workouts like pilates! Sometimes when I do yoga at home, I’ll add in cardio moves to get my heart rate up a bit. I like to sweat during my workouts!
FitBritt
February 4, 2016Me too! I love adding in cardio to low impact exercises on occasion!
Jessica @ Absurd She Wrote
February 4, 2016This is great advice. I admit, I’m completely awful at pilates. When I want to up a workout, I incorporate my toddler into it. She’s 20 lbs so I deadlift her, lunge with her, and play a game where we both squat. That, or I just take her to the backyard and chase her around.
Natasha
February 6, 2016I loved reading what you wrote about this subject. Your Pilates Mat class was the first I took of its kind. You do a great job
Natasha
February 6, 2016I loved reading what you wrote about this subject. Your Pilates Mat class was the first I took of its kind. You do a great job exhibiting those tips in your online classes. Its more of an intense Pilates workout that you might not usually experience because of it.
Nellie
February 14, 2016I took ONE pilates class in my entire life and I have to admit–I was so bored. I do terribly at classes like this that have no music or forces me to sit still. It’s why I love hot yoga–there is music, and the heat keeps me busy. These are great tips!
Holly
February 16, 2016You motivate me to amp up MY Pilates routine. Thank you for the expert advise and the motivation!