This article was written by a student writer from the Bentley campus chapter.
Pilates is everywhere these days. I feel like his DIML videos that I watch every day include a Pilates class somewhere. The adorable outfit and cute grip socks match it. Pilates is said to be not only very beautiful, but also an excellent form of exercise. It’s strengthening and challenging, but relaxing at the same time. So I decided to give it a try.
I signed up for a $50 two-week trial at Btone Fitness in Waltham. Just a 5 minute drive from Bentley. I could probably walk there (although I know my legs couldn’t handle it after the workout). When I got there, the instructor was very welcoming and made sure to demo the machines before the class started. The studio was very nice and clean. It had great natural light and white walls with pops of blue decor.
Each class is 45 minutes with no breaks, so expect to work up a sweat the entire time. At Btone, he only has one beginner class on Saturdays, so he had to join right away. It’s a little hard to jump in full speed because I don’t understand any of the terminology or behavior, but my saving grace was that the following people were paying attention to me. The instructor explained the movements using these as examples, so I was able to understand most of the basic movements. Although the emphasis is on core training, in most classes he works each part of the body at least once, making for a great full-body workout. Depending on your movements and the intensity of that part of your body, you can always use lighter or heavier weights to make your workout more comfortable.
Overall, I loved Btone. I was sweating and shaking during the workout, but it was a great challenge and I felt great and excited to go back. All of the instructors I took classes with were very nice and helpful. Challenging but calming, Pilates is a great workout, especially as an adjunct to strength training and weightlifting. I loved my 2 week trial. I currently have his 2 week membership at Btone (P.S. there is a student discount!).
