Pilates is an excellent form of mind-body exercise that can benefit people of all ages, genders, and fitness abilities. It is a physical activity you can do alone or cross-train with your favorite sport.
Pilates focuses on slow, controlled breathing while engaging your core and mobilizing and strengthening all parts of your body. People who do Pilates often experience less pain, have more flexibility, and recover from injuries more quickly.
The Paseo Club of Santa Clarita has a dedicated Pilates studio with eight reformer machines. Several types of Pilates classes are available every week.
In this article, you will learn about the different Pilates classes taught at the Paseo Club, what level they are, and who is the best fit for each class.
What are the 6 Pilates classes at the Paseo Club?
The Paseo Club offers four to five Pilates classes each day during the week and three on the weekend. There are fourteen experienced and certified Pilates instructors to choose from.
1. Intro to Pilates - FREE!
This class is geared to the beginning Pilates student. You will learn the foundational Pilates exercises on a reformer machine, how to breathe during movements, and how to engage your deep core muscles.
Level: Beginner
Who is this class a good fit for? Anyone brand new to Pilates reformer
When: Sunday at 11 am
2. Pilates Reformer All Levels
This class creates long, lean muscles and improves posture by mobilizing your spine through several ranges of motion, including flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation while using the reformer. Small props, such as weights, the Pilates ring, balls, and more are used. This 45 or 60-minute class will fly by with endless exercise possibilities, so be prepared to have fun while improving your flexibility, muscle tone, and core strength!
Level: Beginner to advanced
Who is this class a good fit for? This class is appropriate for people of all levels and backgrounds.
When:
Mornings
Monday 7-8 am
Monday-Thursday 8:30-9:15 am
Tuesday 7-7:45, 9:30-10:15 am
Wednesday 9:45-10:45 am
Thursday 7-7:45 am
Friday 9:45-10:30 am
Saturday 8:15-9:15, 9:45-10:45 am
Evenings
Mondays & Fridays 4-4:45 pm
Monday-Friday 5-5:45 pm
3. Pilates Reformer Intermediate/Advanced
Get challenged with both strength and endurance exercises in this advanced Pilates class. Exercises are selected to help improve athletic performance, balance, strength, and control. When one muscle group fatigues, a different area will be targeted, allowing clients to maintain the correct form as they push beyond their limits. Movements are executed without formal breaks or rests — although clients are always encouraged to listen to their bodies.
Level: Intermediate/ Advanced
Who is this class a good fit for? People who have been doing Pilates for at least six months to a year.
When:
Sunday 9:45-10:45 am
Monday 9:45-10:30 am
Tuesday 6-6:45 pm
Friday 8:30-9:30 am
Saturday 11:15 am-12:15 pm
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4. Pilates Stretch
Tennis players, golfers, swimmers, runners, cyclists, and anyone else
who does repetitive movements will benefit by attending this physical therapy-like class. Pilates Stretch class helps you develop core strength and stability. It also increases your mobility in the spine, hips, and shoulders.
Level: Beginner
Who is this class a good fit for? Everyone.
When: Sunday 8:45-9:30 am, Wednesday 11-11:45 am
5. Pilates Mat
This mat-based Pilates class focuses on stability, posture, and proper breath control while working on a yoga mat on the floor. Each class will work on strength and flexibility, emphasizing challenging the core muscles with each movement. The instructor teaches all the movements in a slow and controlled manner.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Who is this class a good fit for? This class is for anyone interested in strengthening their lower back and core.
When: Monday 10:45-11:30 am, Wednesday 9:15-10 am, Thursday 10:15-11 am
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6. Pilates Blood Flow Restriction Training
This class combines Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and Pilates reformer into one dynamic class. BFR is a scientifically proven method of exercising that uses compression bands placed on the extremities to reduce the outflow of blood from the muscles while maintaining arterial blood flow to them. The result is a pooling of blood in the targeted muscles, tricking your body into believing it is working harder than it is. People who use BFR with Pilates find they get results, faster.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Who is this class a good fit for? People who want to focus on making progress in their fitness and physique.
When: Wednesdays 7-8 am
Taking time for Pilates at the Paseo Club
If you are tired of feeling sore, have asymmetrical strength or mobility, or want a tighter core, then Pilates is for you. Pilates can help you become stronger, trimmer, more sculpted, and have less pain and tension in your body — especially your lower back.
The Paseo Club has several Pilates classes every day, so you can find a class that works for your schedule. Don’t forget to try out the free intro class on Sundays. This is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Pilates.
Pilates Mat is a group exercise class that is free to members. All other Pilates classes are part of small group training. Small group training helps instructors provide individualized, custom guidance to each student. Classes cost between $16-25 per class, depending on your package purchase.
When you finish your Pilates class, enjoy relaxing at the pool, steam room, or sauna. Our spa is run by three practitioners who can help you feel your best with massages, facials, and more!
If you are not yet a member of the Paseo Club, sign up today. It takes just minutes, and it instantly grants you access to all eight acres of the club. Live your best life at the Paseo Club!
