JL
Jessica Lundy
5 days ago
Club Pilates Gurnee is truly something special. I started my Pilates journey here in December 2023 with a basic intro class taught by Sibel. I no longer see her at the Gurnee location, but she was absolutely amazing. I signed up that same day, and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself.
From the very beginning, everyone has been incredibly welcoming, from the front desk staff to every single instructor. The environment is friendly, supportive, and genuinely uplifting. I began with Reformer Flow 1.0 classes, then branched out into other formats and Flow 1.5 progression. I now regularly take Level 2 classes and am working on refining my skills and taking enough Level 2 classes so I can test out for Level 2.5. I still take many 1.5 classes as well, since Level 2 offerings are more limited on the schedule, but every class continues to challenge me in the best way.
The instructors at Gurnee are truly exceptional. Kat teaches a challenging and mind blowing class and is always so friendly. She asks about me, plays pop music during class, and we bond over that. Maria was incredibly kind and lovely, and I miss her so much since she has moved away. Sarah is funny, awesome, and teaches a great class. I see her most Wednesdays and always leave smiling. Erica challenges me every single time, and she makes me want to be better so I can eventually do all the incredible moves she teaches. Erica G is a crazily talented master trainer and truly next level. Shelby always gives me a good workout while being super sweet, and her Control 1.5 classes leave my glutes and quads absolutely burning. Rachel K is amazing and I love her Level 2 classes. She consistently challenges me while being so encouraging and always offers thoughtful words of advice. Kendra perfectly embodies encouragement. She gives excellent form corrections and is endlessly supportive, which is why everyone loves her classes. Glenn’s classes are always full, just like Kendra’s, because he is that good. He is hilarious, innovative, encouraging.
I truly love this entire group of instructors. They are all incredibly talented, knowledgeable, kind, and funny, and they make Pilates so much fun. The equipment is well kept and the facility is always clean. While it is expensive, it is my primary form of exercise (along with a little dabbling in the gym), so it is absolutely worth it to me. It is low impact, sustainable, and effective.
Looking back at old photos of myself, it is incredible to see how much my body has changed for the better. I feel strong, capable, and confident. My core strength has improved tremendously, my balance is better, and I genuinely feel like I can take on the world. I look forward to Pilates every single day. I love challenging myself, learning new skills, receiving corrections, improving my form, and proving to myself that I can do hard things. Pilates makes me so happy, and I am endlessly grateful to have discovered it and to be learning from such an incredible team at Club Pilates Gurnee.