Fitness
Here’s what the low-impact sessions are really like.
What Is Brooks Pilates?
Brooks Pilates is a sunny studio located in Chelsea, Manhattan founded by instructorSarah Brooks.
Group classes are $70, and a five pack will run you $325.
(Read: me.)
My Experience
I have a full Pilates setup in my apartment.
Note that you’ve got the option to do many of them without any tools at all.
To get started with my OnDemand classes, I logged in and perused the catalog.
We started by lying down and doing mini arm squeezes with the ball.
Brooks instructed the class to protract and retract our arms, which immediately lit up my upper body muscles.
The Verdict
These workouts felt gentle, effective, and just the right amount of sweaty.
Studies referenced:
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(2020).Acute effects of Pilates on mood states among young adult males.
(2023).Pilates to Improve Core Muscle Activation in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.
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