There are group, private and semi-private classes offered, with varying rates for different packages. 
Reformer equipment is designed to provide an intense full-body workout through small, slow movements.
The Pilates reformer is used to exercise by pushing or pulling the sliding carriage against the resistance of springs, allowing for a variety of movements while lying down, sitting, standing or kneeling, often with straps to add tension and target specific muscle groups. The key is to engage the core. The tension can be adjusted for various levels of intensity.
General Manager Reann Buta says the studio offers beginner, moderate and advanced Pilates classes. Programs help with balance and cardio, while also massaging muscles.
“We have a lot of beginners who haven’t done anything for a while,” she said. “We just opened on Oct. 14. We had quite a number [of people] sign up even before we opened.”
Club Pilates has other branches in Flagstaff, Phoenix and throughout the country, so those who have the Path membership can join in at any Club Pilates location while traveling.
“This is the first time we’ve had our brand in Prescott,” she said. “The community has been great in welcoming us. We’ve had great reviews on Google and Facebook.”
Buta said Katie Wallace, owner of the Prescott franchise, loves nature and decided to open this branch after learning that there wasn’t one here. While most of the participants are women, men are encouraged to join. Buta calls it “a safe place,” with the clientele varying in age.
“A lot of the people who come here are in the different seasons of life. Those from similar generations have become friends,” she said. “A number of them come in together.”
The low impact Pilates is easy on the joints and helps those with sports injuries or those who have been injured in accidents.
Born and raised in Prescott Valley, Buta earned a degree in business management from the University of Arizona. “I love Pilates. It helped my body, but I’m new to the Pilates world,” she said.
Club Pilates has 12 employees and Buta says she loves that the staff members come from diverse walks of life. One is a high school student and it’s his first job, some are college students, and some are seniors. The instructors include a nurse and a retired elementary school teacher.
“It’s a dynamic group,” she said.
There are group, private and semi-private classes offered, with varying rates for different packages. The group classes are a maximum of 12, private classes are one-on-one and semi-private are for two or more people. QCBN
By Stan Bindell, QCBN
For more information, call 928-275-1572.
Photo by Stan Bindell: Lead instructor Lesli Brooks and General Manager Reann Buta welcome new members to Club Pilates.
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