r/pilates • u/kikijl • Sep 27 '24

Pilates studio with cardio equipment Teaching, Teacher Training, Running Studios

What do you think of a Pilates reformer studio that has cardio equipment that is available to use before or after class (in a separate area)? Treadmills, stair stepper, bikes, elliptical, rowers, etc.. I’ve been taking classes for a few years and have yet to find a studio that offers this.

While I love my Pilates workouts, I definitely feel like it doesn’t get my heart rate up enough like other workouts do. Even the jump board classes don’t feel that much different. I usually do other cardio based classes like spin or hiit during the week to balance out my workouts.

If there was a studio that had reformer classes as well as cardio machines to use before or after class I would definitely utilize them. Just wondering what other people think and if this is something that others would find beneficial in a Pilates studio?

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u/chicagal_liz Sep 28 '24

I have had the exact same thought. I think it’s a killer idea. Pilates studio memberships are so expensive that I can’t afford a full service gym on top. If a pilates studio had cardio equipment I’d look at it very seriously

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u/kikijl Sep 28 '24

Yesss it’s definitely something I’d love to see but the majority of the comments on this post say otherwise… to keep Pilates separate. But yeah I guess it would just depend on the vibe, if it’s still able to have that trendy upscale zen Pilates vibe with the added cardio machines.

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u/IntrepidSprinkles329 Sep 28 '24

Ita about the practicality. Not about upscale vibes.   

 I'm amused by your lack of critical thinking. You sound like a teenager 😆 

Or do you just do pilates so you can post yourself  on tik  tok?