Chaise23 is a unique studio that uses the Reinvention Method, a “Pilates and ballet-based” workout by using a device called the Reinvention Chair as a base for most of their classes. The Reinvention Chair is a little bench with a pedal that you use throughout the course of the workout to help with balance, stability, and core work. There are bungees hanging from the ceiling for your arms, which makes anything you do on this chair a total body workout. All classes require that students wear sneakers.
The studio is small, but clean and bright. The locker area provides locks, towels, a bathroom, and changing rooms, as well as amenities such as deodorant, hair ties, and lotions. There is no shower available at the studio.
Chaise23 offers over ten different types of classes. I took the Cardio Chair class, which is described as “combining high intensity cardio bursts with the defining characteristics of the Reinvention Chair.” My instructor was Seiji. Seiji explained the chair and bungees and went through some moves before class started, which was helpful. He was funny and upbeat throughout the course of the class although, because of the loud music, I sometimes had trouble hearing his directions. He also walked around correcting and modifying each student’s form. Classes are pretty small, so he could really give individualized attention throughout the class.
The classes rotated between cardio moves using the bungees and sculpting moves using the chair. Since I am a bit of a klutz, I was a little nervous on the chair in the beginning, feeling like I was going to fall or hurt myself. You use a lot of core strength to balance yourself on the chair, and I definitely felt it in my abs and thighs the next day. I think the more often you take this class, the better. It took me most of the class just to feel comfortable on the chair.
A single class is $20, but I would suggest signing up for the newcomers’ “three for $33″ special. This great deal will really help you get a feel for this type of workout. For more info, visit Chaise23.
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