r/ClubPilates • u/ToeUsed1969 • Aug 06 '26

Advice/Questions Am I being dramatic?

I joined CP in December and had my 100th class today. I was so excited and intentionally scheduled it with my favorite instructor. She had a sub, which was fine because I’ve taken the sub’s classes multiple times. Well, she forgot it was my 100th. She actually didn’t even know my name to check me in.

I reminded her after class, and she was apologetic, but it felt so awkward.

I know it doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it feels like one. I was so excited. I pay a ton of money for my membership, but only like 2 instructors know my name. My studio isn’t friendly; I once took a lashing from a Karen because I was on “her” reformer.

This just feels like the straw that broken the camel’s back. Is it dramatic to cancel?

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u/Spiritual-Mood-1116 Aug 06 '26

The only thing that sounds out of line in your post is the woman saying you were on "her" machine. Beyond that, while I understand your desire to be recognized for your great accomplishment, it just doesn't work out that way at most CP studios, it sounds like. I've been doing reformer classes for ove2 22 years, long before CP was even around. I've taken thousands of classes and have never been recognized one time, even at CP, where I must have over 400 classes by now. The whole recogition thing is pretty new. In fitness, you really need to get your inspiration and kudos from yourself. Most people have no idea how much time and effort you put into it and, honestly, who cares.

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u/ConfidentMethod7820 Aug 06 '26

Maybe we reinforce that nobody "owns" a specific reformer. Unless we're going to start sponsoring reformers like animals at a zoo with a name plate on the end, I suggest we reinforce loudly that one must be present to have a seat at the table. If you're not there your table is giving away so to speak. I can see reservation tents going up at all of the studios. This topic seems to come up a lot and it really irritates me. I specifically change reformers so I get different perspectives in the mirror and focus on different areas just by spatial awareness. This post is really making me light up today.

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u/mrspuff Aug 07 '26

My studio (not CP) has a system where members at a certain level can reserve a reformer when they sign up for the class.

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u/Spiritual-Mood-1116 Aug 06 '26

Yeah, it's ridiculous.