App Profile: The Pilates Class

VlCTORlA

Rating: 5/5

This is a great platform for an “intro to Pilates”. The app works seamlessly and content is added/updated regularly. Only main critique is that I wish some newer UX features would be adopted, otherwise it’s still an ok app to navigate around in. Jacqui explains and talks through each video very thoroughly. Even as a beginner myself I can follow and based on her commentary can feel to make sure my movements are being done correctly. In 2020 with gyms being shut down my in town, and doing on and off HIIT programs, this provided a great alternative to ease myself into working out on a daily basis again. If you sign up for TPC’s newsletters or follow their social media they will provide a weekly schedule(s) of videos you can plan and do for that week. Lastly it’s $139 for an annual membership. That’s a pretty good deal in comparison to a gym membership or other work out apps. Plus the fact that new videos are uploaded semi regularly feels like I’m getting the most for my money. I feel more energized and more flexible since I’ve started the classes. It’s a good transition back into working out. The classes are challenging but not too bad that I dread doing them. If you’re hesitant in starting I would look at their weekly schedules they put out, sign up for the 7 day free trial and go from there.

jepmesf

Rating: 5/5

I have had the app for the last few months and I love that she has something for everyone. Barre, Pilates, 10-45 min classes, calming, stress relief, meditation, modifications etc.. As someone in her 50’s I prefer to be gentle to my body when doing fitness, gently brutal LOL as sometimes my legs are shaking walking down the stairs after a barre class! I saw progress after just a couple weeks, my feet can go flat in downward dog, to some not a big deal, but to me it was! But my number one favorite thing is Jacqui. She has a meditative voice and exudes kindness. I don’t get sick of hearing her, and oddly when I am thinking something in class like WOW I am really shaking, she says: you should be shaking! The online community during the challenge was so motivational, no matter where you are in the world. The price for the year is so little for gaining health and wellness, I have been consistent for 3 months now! I look forward to my mat time and the future challenges with the TPC group :)

Frèdèrique

Rating: 3/5

The content and classes are top of the class. Jacqui’s classes are well worth signing up. The workouts are targeted and effective, while also being technique driven. The platform is really the only slight downside to accessing her content. The weekly schedule emails are great (especially if you like a bit of structure) but when you click on the daily workout it takes you straight to the web platform instead of the app. It’s more inconvenient then anything , but that weighs in on the user experience. The emails are also inconsistent, meaning they don’t get sent Sunday evening or early Monday morning. Perhaps because of the time zone difference, but there should be a way to control for that. And not everyone is on social media to view the weekly schedule, but perhaps that’s a small enough minority to for the app builders to ignore. I’m hoping this feedback will help enhance some of the app features. But even with the poor app/web platform experience, I stay because Jacqui is that good! The body transformation is real and the community is cool. Thank you for this Pilates class!