u/Tahitidog

Just curious what you all frequently do in your L2 classes? Sometimes I feel like they are (what I call) pretty pilates and sometimes I feel like they are more like calisthenics. I LOVE the classes where we do chair work, pikes, snake, reformer work, star on it, etc. But then lately the L2 I used to love is all about lunges while using the springboard, bridges while using the springboard, so many arms on the springboard.....

I know people love it, but I also do strength training at a regular gym. I like pretty pilates at pilates, I don't need to do my arms on a springboard or "chest press" with 5lbs.

Sometimes I wish you could know what your class is doing before you go. I LOVE the pretty pilates classes but if it's all springboard and squats I'd skip it!

I am one of those tall people with extra long wingspan arms (Ie, more than my height) and I internally groan when we have to use the springboard! Does anyone else? I'm next to some woman who is like 5'1" and the TENSION in my springs for both my height and limb length is so crazy. Sometimes it is so strong I could almost spring back into the wall, hahaha! I mean my springs are stretched soooooo far out compared to my shorter and shorter limbed counterparts. It's so darn hard!

UGH, I hate it! But I never say I word, I just struggle in silence and figure I'm getting stronger, LOL! Just looking to commiserate!