Hvornår var sidste gang du gjorde noget, du var objektivt dårligt til? Jo ældre du bliver, jo sværere er det at besvare det spørgsmål - og det giver mening. En ting, der følger med voksen alder, er ønsket om at beskytte dig mod fiasko, forlegenhed og ubehag. Det er en overlevelsestaktik at holde os selv - og vores egos - sikker. Men jo længere du går uden at gøre noget, du er dårlig til, desto sværere er det at prøve igen.
Da jeg begyndte at gå til træningskurser på Reformer Pilates Studio Slt (ellers kendt som styrkelse, forlængelse, tone) for en måned siden, jeg tanke Jeg vidste, hvad jeg var i. Jeg købte den indledende pakke med tre klasser med det mål at tilføje styrketræning til min meget basale træningsrutine. Det var år siden jeg havde taget min første (og kun nogensinde) Pilates class eller udført nogen form for øvelse uden for en lejlighedsvis løb. Jeg var forberedt på, at det skulle være vanskeligt - jeg læste alle historierne om, hvor intens det er - men hvad jeg ikke var forberedt på var lige hvor slemt jeg ville være ved det. Og lad mig fortælle dig, min ømme krop reminded me just how tough it was for days after the class. But, I returned and took another, and then another—not just because Pilates has many physical benefits like strengthening the core and toning the entire body, but because SLT classes push me outside my comfort zone and leave me feeling empowered in a way that nothing else can.
Klar til at finde din egen avenue til kropstillid og empowerment? Læs videre for at lære om SLT Pilates -klasser, og hvorfor omfavne aktiviteter, som du kæmper med, faktisk er en smuk og transformativ ting.
Hvad er SLT Pilates Studio -klasser?
Slt Pilates Studio classes, in a nutshell, are intense. They fully live up to their motto: Strengthen your core, Lengthen your limits, and Tone your body. Each 50-minute class is conducted on a Mega form , som i det væsentlige er den mere mere komplekse version af en traditionel Pilates -reformator. Det har en bevægelig platform og tunge fjedre til modstand med forskellige bånd og andre tilknytninger til forskellige øvelser. Den samlede krop, lavintensiv træning involverer langsomme, kontrollerede, kontinuerlige øvelser, såsom planker og lunges, på den bevægelige vogn, så du er nødt til at arbejde hårdt for at balancere og stabilisere din krop. Der er ingen pauser mellem øvelser, som er beregnet til at hjælpe dig ikke kun med at opbygge styrke, men også muskuløs og kardiovaskulær udholdenhed.
Hvad man kan forvente
Selv hvis du er en Pilates -entusiast, vil du finde SLT -klasser til at være en hel del anderledes end din standard Pilates -billetpris. SLTs reformator -træning er næsten deres egne arter i fitnessverdenen, måske deler en noget fjern fælles stamfar med traditionelle Pilates. I modsætning til traditionelle Pilates -reformator -træning, der isolerer specifikke muskler individuelt med hurtigere og lettere reps og længere pauser mellem øvelser, involverer SLT -træning på megaformeren at udføre bevidst langsomme bevægelser, der bruger mange muskler, der samtidig er mere end traditionelle. Og fordi du bruger de fleste af dine store muskelgrupper samtidigt og ikke hviler mellem øvelser, bringer SLT-klasser en hjertebundende, sveddrippende intensitet, der er ukarakteristisk for traditionelle Pilates-klasser.
Hvordan man forbereder sig
To register for an SLT class and purchase class credits, you have to create an online account. The class schedule for each studio is released on Tuesday at 11am EST for the following Monday-Sunday. It is recommended that you review the schedule and register well in advance because classes fill up quickly. A waitlist is usually available.
You can wear anything you’re comfortable working out in, but gripper socks are required. If you don’t own any, they sell some at each studio for $3. You should also bring a water bottle. Most importantly, you need to arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first class so you can sign the waiver, get oriented with the studio and the machine, and introduce yourself to the instructor. After that, plan to arrive five minutes early. Most classes are open to all levels, and your instructor will provide modifications if necessary.However, the best place for SLT Newbies to start is the SLT Essentials class, which provides a more thorough introduction to the reformer, moves, body positions, and SLT concepts. Plus, the workout is slightly more sane (read: less crazy intense), and your instructor will provide extra feedback, guidance, and attention. Don’t worry though—you’ll definitely still feel the intense burn.
Koste
Slt offers a high-end, boutique Pilates studio experience, so it's not cheap. The cost for each class varies somewhat depending on which studio you attend, but in general, single classes are around $42. You can purchase class packs for a reduced fee (five classes for $200 or 10 classes for $380). If you are a real die-hard Slt fan, or hope to strengthen, lengthen, and tone your heart out, the best value is the unlimited monthly pass for $440. Most studios also offer a special intro price for your first class or first pack.And, for those who don't live near a studio, or who prefer to work out at home , Slt At Home Interactive classes are $20, or you can buy five for $90 or 10 for $170. Of course, you won’t have the opportunity (punishment?) of the infamous Mega form at home though.
Hvorfor skal du fortsætte med at prøve
Slt classes are tough. Perhaps the best advice I can give you is that you should go to your first class with an open mind, prepared to work hard, and ready to give yourself a lot of grace. Even if you’re a seasoned Pilates pro, your muscles will be quaking and your heart will be pounding in your first Slt class.
Though the class itself does have a built-in learning curve, all the SLT instructors say that it takes a handful of classes to get the swing of the equipment and the moves.
As you struggle through your first class, counting down the minutes until it’s over, you may find yourself silently vowing to never come back. After all, none of us like to feel inept. But, like me, you will survive. And, like me, you should go back. Why? Because it feels like character work as much as physical work. You have to learn to quiet your inner self-critical voice, release your self-conscious inhibitions, and stay resilient and gracious with yourself through moves and sequences that are difficult.These are all skills that serve you well long after you’ve peeled off your sweaty grip socks and moved on with your day. Indeed, these skills may, for me at least, be the most important benefit of going.
Den sidste takeaway
If you have the opportunity and means to do so, I challenge you to take an SLT class. Not just because it’s an amazing total-body workout, but also because it will challenge your mental strength. SLT classes truly do live up to the part of their mission to Lengthen your limits. You will have to truly push yourself, face your self-doubts, and quiet your negative internal chatter in ways that will help you rapidly and profoundly. The beauty of SLT classes is that they never get easy—you’ll never be a pro. But, you’ll build physical and emotional strength and confidence you can use in every aspect of your life.
