YMCA Superior California offers:

• Mat Pilates group classes, free to members, at most locations. See our Group Fitness Schedule.
• Pilates Reformer group classes and private instruction sessions. These additional-fee options are available at our Rollingwood and Capital YMCA locations. See our Group Fitness Schedule.

Anybody and every body can take Mat Pilates. Mat Pilates group classes are included with your YMCA membership at no additional cost. Registration is encouraged but not required. No prerequisites are required to join a mat class.

Mat Pilates classes are listed on the Group Fitness Classes schedule. Group Fitness Classes | YMCA For more details on the Mat Pilates class formats and levels, see below. 

Mat Pilates Class Formats:

• Mat Pilates – Our Mat Pilates classes offer a system of controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the body. These classes are designed to accommodate and challenge both beginners and experienced participants, focusing on building strength, enhancing flexibility, and improving posture. Movements can be modified or intensified to suit all fitness levels, promoting long, lean muscle development without bulk and relieving stress. Mat classes involve standing, kneeling, sitting, and laying on the mat and may involve additional props (exercise bands, rings, balls, etc.). Modifications and progressions are offered.
• Seated Pilates (currently called Chair Pilates) – Our Seated Mat Pilates classes offer a workout based on the same Pilates principles in a safe seated environment. These classes offer a system of controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the body. These classes are designed to accommodate and challenge both beginners and experienced participants, focusing on building strength, enhancing flexibility, and improving posture. Movements can be modified or intensified to suit various fitness levels, promoting long, lean muscle development without bulk and relieving stress.  Seated (Mat) Pilates classes offer exercises done in a seated position and may involve additional props (bands, rings, balls, etc). Modifications and progressions are offered.

NOTE: Note all Class Formats and Class Levels are on the schedule at any point in time. Please see the current schedule to see what is offered at each location.

See the Group Fitness Classes schedule. See our Group Fitness Schedule for specific class formats & levels offered at each location.

Mat Pilates Class Levels:

• Level 1 – Beginner Mat Pilates classes offer a full body workout with a focus on Pilates principles – breath, concentration, control, balance, and mobility. Although the choreography and pace of the exercises is simple, you will experience a full body workout in a safe and supportive environment, with a good dose of fun.
• Level 2 – Intermediate Mat Pilates classes, build upon our Level 1 classes and offer a full body workout using Pilates principles and enhanced choreography and challenge options. Healthy individuals without mobility issues may progress to Level 2 at their own discretion after learning Pilates terms and concepts from Level 1.
• Level 3 – Advanced Mat Pilates classes offer a full body workout using Pilates principles in a faster paced environment with extensive challenges offered. Level 3 participants are expected to require minimal or no modifications and have a solid understanding of, and extensive experience practicing, Pilates terms, exercises, and safety practices, requiring minimal explanation of basics and a focus on exploring challenging options and variations.
• Mixed Level – Mixed Level Pilates (sometimes called All Levels) classes offer a full body workout using Pilates principles in a supportive environment with multiple progression options. All levels of Pilates practitioners are welcome to attend. Mixed level classes encourage growth in your Pilates practice and are open to all levels.

NOTE: Note all Class Formats and Class Levels are on the schedule at any point in time. Please see the current schedule to see what is offered at each location.

See the Group Fitness Classes schedule. See our Group Fitness Schedule for specific class formats & levels offered at each location.