The Pilates Class

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.

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 :)

I was recently introduced to Pilates through Melissa Wood (MWH) and fell in love with it and how gentle it’s on my body. I was diagnosed with Lyme a couple of months ago and have not been able to do high intensity workouts due to inflammation in my body, muscle and joint pain. So this was the perfect workout alternative. A couple of days ago, I randomly came across a post where TPC was tagged so I as curious as I am I decided to check it out and go for the one week trial. This is my third day starting my days off with Jacqui’s workouts and holly molly. Don’t let the low impact workout term fool you. Some of these workouts are no joke. You get to choose which intensity level you want to go for which I absolutely love. There’s also Barre classes offered on her app. I’ve been looking into other Pilates/Barre apps but wasn’t too fond of the combination of yoga, Pilates and barre thy some offer. I personally like the classic Pilates/ Barre workouts respectively. The slower the moves the better as I get to better control my moves and focus more on squeezing my muscles. It took me a while to understand this as my workouts have consisted of indoor cycling and weightlifting for the last couple of years. If you’re like me and easily put on muscle then you should definitely look into Pilates as it will help you lengthen and strengthen your muscles making them look leaner. And lastly, the app looks great! Love the white fresh look. I just wish Jacqui would wear a little microphone for her workouts as the echo does make it hard to hear her at times. Other than that, I’m obsessed with this app and would 100% recommend it!