Body R+D
Reviews
I love Pilates, but didn't enjoy my experience here. The studio is beautiful and the mega-reformer equipment is state of the art, but I question the knowledge of the teachers here, including the owner Harry. Between the class instruction that was screamed into the headset microphone for what exercises we should be doing for 3 minutes straight, Harry can't stop bragging about his credentials and past life in California. Harry didn't correct one attendee's form the entire class. We attempted some dangerous exercises without any caution for what we were getting into. I also didn't like that there wasn't any warning that you have to wear gripped socks to be allowed on the equipment. Once you got there though, there's a stand of socks that you can purchase for $10 each! If a different teacher were instructing on this equipment that had a background in exercise science, it would be the best work out ever, but unfortunately that's all been ruined.
I love Pilates, and have always wanted to try a reformer-style class, so I was excited to see a deal on LivingSocial for Body R+D. I've been to four classes so far, and holy cow are they tough. I think I'm in good shape - I regularly run races from 5K to half marathon distance, I do strength workouts at few times per week, etc. But these classes are intense! Prepare to be humbled. The instructors are very encouraging and helpful in explaining the moves and correcting you if necessary. No two routines are the same, but you will always feel a burn. My only wish is that the classes were a little bit cheaper, but I still think they are worth the money.
