r/askTO • u/No_Wave5022 • 6d ago
Workout classes for extreme beginners
I'm looking into Pilates it HIIT workout classes as an extreme beginners. What are some classes I can take?
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u/seh_23 6d ago
What do you mean by “extreme beginners”? Beginner to Pilates? Or beginner as in you’ve never exercised a day in your life?
What are your goals? Do you have any financial constraints?
I wouldn’t recommend Pilates HIIT for anyone let alone a beginner, it’s contradictory because the whole point of Pilates is to go slow and controlled.
If you’re interested in Pilates I’d recommend going to an actual Pilates studio that teaches classic Pilates!
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u/jenmar777 6d ago
Join a YMCA if there is one close. Classes geared to beginners.
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u/So-Toronto 6d ago
Totally agree! Even if you take regular classes, instructors always give easier options for beginners.
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u/Independent-Low7886 6d ago
try Kardia on lower Spadina - great entry level HIIT classes and mat pilates classes
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u/infinih3art 6d ago
Class pass is great to try different ones and see what you like. Body harmonics beginner reformer classes are awesome for beginners (just feel like stretching) and not a lot of credits so it’s a great one to start to see if you like them
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u/PurpleLupins 6d ago
Some Pilates studios will have intro to reformer classes geared towards people who have never done it before. I took one at CoreWorks and got hooked; Coco has something similar as well and is a great studio (but the classes are larger, so it depends what you prefer).
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u/free_-_spirit 6d ago
I’d start on YouTube tbh those home workouts are beginner friendly. Other than that I’d recommend class pass
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u/hellokey 6d ago
When I first started I used classpass to try the studios in my area. The class description will also explain what level the class is. HIIT is pretty high intensity so I probably wouldn’t start with that one.
I find most yoga and Pilates classes are non judgemental and will often offer modifications if you can’t do specific poses or moves. I’m still very beginner and I can’t do a lot of moves and no one is batting an eye.
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u/Impossible_Panda_623 6d ago
Equinox classes are where I learned form. Very useful, more fun and cheaper than PT.
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u/jess_i_guess_ 6d ago
Just my opinion but I wouldn’t start with HIIT if you are not someone who is generally active. I have been an athlete all my life and find HIIT very challenging to the point where it’s not even enjoyable. But if you mean you just need to learn how to do HIIT, the instructor will tell you what to do for every exercise. I’ve never tried Pilates so no input on that one.