Beginner Pilates in Byeollae, level-adjusted classes: I am Balance

Why I visited I am Balance Pilates Byeollae

I am Balance Pilates Byeollae is a Pilates center in Byeollae-dong, Namyangju, that takes you from posture analysis all the way to exercise suited to you. Even when I work out, I often wonder whether my posture is actually right and whether I'm using the right muscles. Pilates interested me because it's not just about flexibility: you can work on body balance and core muscles together. After taking a class, I found the instructor adjusted the difficulty to my body's condition, so I could take part without feeling pressured.

I am Balance Pilates Byeollae: location, hours and parking

• Address: 116 Sunhwagung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Suite 201, 2nd floor
• Hours: weekdays 10:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-14:00
• Closed on Sundays
• Parking available

I am Balance Pilates Byeollae is a Pilates center located in Namyangju, Gyeonggi.

What are the atmosphere and facilities like?

White-toned interiors blended with wood gave I am Balance Pilates Byeollae a clean, tidy feel overall.

A big I am Balance Pilates logo sits at the entrance, and there's a separate consultation area. It's a place you come to work out, but the inside doesn't feel stuffy, and I liked how bright it was.

On one side there was a coffee machine with drinks, paper cups, hand sanitizer and so on. I liked that they thought about a little rest area where you can take a break or drink water before and after exercise.

The changing room is neat and well kept too :)

What Pilates equipment do they have?

The exercise space at I am Balance Pilates Byeollae had a wider variety of Pilates equipment than I expected, including the Cadillac and barrel.

I could see several machines such as the Cadillac and barrel, along with small props used in exercise, like gym balls and bands.

Each piece of equipment lets you exercise in a different way, so I liked that you can use them in various ways depending on your goals and physical condition.

The windows are wide, so natural light came in nicely, and the space between machines was roomy. When a space is too cramped, I tend to get distracted by my movements, but this place looked good for focusing on exercise in a comfortable atmosphere.

How does the posture analysis work?

At I am Balance Pilates Byeollae, they first check your physical condition before exercise with a consultation form and a posture analysis system. The posture analysis was one of the parts that caught my interest at I am Balance Pilates.

Before starting, there was a consultation form asking about areas that usually feel uncomfortable, your exercise goals and so on.

It was a process of looking at which postures you often take and where your body feels discomfort. On top of that, I could also check my body alignment using the posture analysis system.

The screen showed my body from the front, side and back, with the alignment of shoulders, pelvis and so on marked. Even if you look in the mirror and think your posture is fine, it's hard to know exactly how balanced your body really is, right?

Checking my posture on a screen like this was interesting, because I could look at parts I normally don't pay much attention to. I liked that there's a process of checking your current body condition and setting a direction for exercise, rather than just starting to work out.

Who are the instructors?

I am Balance Pilates Byeollae is also a center that emphasizes the expertise of its instructors.

A physical therapist license was on display at the center, and I could also find related information in the introductory materials prepared in the consultation area.

According to the guide materials, the Pilates instructors are former physical therapists, and the materials also introduced DNS rehabilitation training and internationally certified programs.

In Pilates, the muscles you use and the intensity of the exercise can change depending on how you perform a movement, so I think learning posture accurately is important. That's why I prefer classes that take my body condition into account over classes that simply repeat lots of movements.

Is the class difficulty too much for beginners?

What I liked most about the class at I am Balance Pilates Byeollae was that the difficulty was adjusted to my level. Pilates movements can look simple, but when you actually try them, there's more to pay attention to than you'd think. Thanks to that, I felt little pressure to push through movements from the start, and I could focus on each one.

If the difficulty is too low it's disappointing, and if it's too high your posture easily breaks down. This time the class was matched to my level, so the whole process felt comfortable.

This is what I liked. I think what matters in Pilates isn't how well you can copy difficult movements, but moving accurately at an intensity that suits you. What I liked best was that the class is run with each person's level in mind, rather than blindly raising the intensity.

Who is I am Balance Pilates Byeollae right for?

I am Balance Pilates Byeollae suits people who are new to Pilates, or who are starting to exercise again after a long time and worry about difficulty. If you want to work out step by step at your own level, it's worth booking a consultation at I am Balance Pilates Byeollae. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for Pilates in Byeollae-dong who wants to experience posture analysis and tailored exercise together.