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Oh man, Mouldither6495, your Tokyo shamisen story takes me back—I lived there for a year and got hooked on Japanese Pilates!

It's all about those precise, quick moves like the knee-to-abdomen pull for instant core burn.

Way more efficient than standard stuff for my morning routine. Check these YouTube gems:

15 Minute Pilates for Beginners Workout!

Did japanese pilates exercises for a month and my posture improved big time.

Who's joining the challenge?

Yo, this is WILD! I’ve been an LA Fitness member for years, and canceling was like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded.

I showed up three times to find the “special manager,” and guess what? Dude was never there! I’m hyped the FTC’s stepping in—about time someone called out these shady moves.

Anyone else got a horror story? Spill the tea!

Thanks for this! I’m studying epilepsy, and “limb muscle” mix-ups are real. Saw a case where someone thought “rear-end muscles” meant something else—oops!

Your seizure tips are spot-on, though I’d add calling 911 if it’s over 5 minutes.

Learned that from a professor. Great for U.S. med students like me!

OP, this is clutch! My lower chest was weak, so I tried decline Smith Machine press—125 lbs, 20° decline, 3 sets of 10. Unreal burn!

Your “no elbow flare” tip saved my shoulders. Reverse grip hit upper chest too. Setup’s tricky in my busy USA gym—how do you handle it? Paired with incline dumbbell presses for a dope 2025 USA chest workout.

How do you confirm lower pecs are working?
Thanks for the killer tips!

Awesome post! My girls (7 and 10) take Shiva’s ballet and jazz classes, and they adore her. She’s so patient and teaches real technique.

The studio feels like home, and the holiday camps are a blast. I haven’t seen any of the Yelp drama—Shiva’s always been great with us.

If you want a welcoming dance spot in LA, try it out.
Thanks for sharing!

Hey! I have an ATX bench. It’s solid and not too expensive.

Check online for Ntaifitness —they have treadmills. Dynamo Fitness in Perth might have Keiser.

Good luck with your gym! What weights are you getting?

Love this post! 437 activewear set is my 2025 go-to! The Curve Bra in Hydrate is so vibrant—I get compliments at yoga all the time.

Found it via 437 shop and TikTok inspo. The fabric’s buttery, and I feel unstoppable wearing it. I’m new to Pilates, and these sets make me wanna keep going.

OP, how do you style yours for non-gym days? Also, anyone using a reformer with 437 gear? Spill the tea!

I used to take it pre thinking I’d lift harder. Nah. Post-workout with a banana + whey changed the game. Recovery got tighter.

I’m using a Ntaifitness Olympic bar now and hitting more volume without feeling wrecked the next day.

Timing helps, but consistency’s king.

I run a small CrossFit box, and we got two NT-10091 units last year. They’re solid for group classes, especially since we’re in a tight space downtown. The size is a huge win—way smaller than real tires, so we can fit more equipment.

The adjustable weight (100-140 lbs) works for most of our clients, from newbies to intermediates.

We use it for tire flip 180 circuits: 5 flips, 10 burpees, repeat. The battle rope anchors are clutch for mixing things up, and the rubber bumpers keep the noise down, which is great for our strip mall location.
Downside?

The price is steep if you’re buying multiple units. We spent over $1,300 for two, which hurt the budget. Real tires are cheaper, but they’re a pain to store and clean.

Compared to something like the Life Fitness Flip Tire, the NT-10091 feels more durable and has better features. It’s not perfect for elite athletes who want super heavy flips, but for most gym-goers, it’s a solid TireFlip Crossfit Workout Training Machine.

If you’re a home gym guy, one unit is probably worth it. For commercial gyms, it depends on your budget and space. Anyone else using these in a gym setting? Curious how you work them into classes!

Bought 80% of my gym from a used dealer in Texas. Zero regrets. Just inspect before you buy. Treadmills? Go new. Strength equipment? Used is fine. Ntai refurbished line is solid — had one of their racks for 3 years, no issues.