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To think this is unprofessional in a Pilates class?

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MsMonday · 19/09/2024 09:43

I attend Reformer Pilates regularly, and in my class yesterday, my instructor kept telling me to look at “Bridget” (another student) for guidance during certain exercises. She said it a couple of times when coming over to help me, instead of giving me direct instruction.

It felt like I was being compared to Bridget, which I found off-putting. I go to these classes expecting personalised guidance from the instructor, not to be told to look at another student. I’m fit and active, and I do other sports as well, so it felt a bit frustrating to not receive direct feedback.

AIBU to feel this comparison is unprofessional, and should I stop attending these classes?

OP posts:
FinallyMovingHouse · 19/09/2024 09:45

If they were trying to show you something very specific about what Bridget was doing, I think it's fine. If it was said in the way of "look at how wonderful Bridget is; do that", that's rather different. Sometimes it's difficult to explain an exact body position and it's easier to demonstrate (or have it demonstrated).

takealettermsjones · 19/09/2024 09:45

Well, I can't speak to pilates but I teach a sport and watching/copying peers is a really common learning tool. If she's been attending longer then she's a good example to utilise surely?

Baguettesandcheeseforever · 19/09/2024 09:45

Maybe looking at Bridget would show you what you need to do?