Python The Gym
17 classes in the next two weeks with 3 facilitators.
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Coming up
Tomorrow
Monday 2 November
The feel
Compared with the rest of Montreal, Python The Gym leans toward Core and pelvic floor 3.9×, Mobility and stretch 3.4× and Pilates 2.9×.
How Python The Gym feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of MontrealWho leads here
Prices and booking
Each class links straight to Python The Gym’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Python The Gym
python the gym is a small pilates studio on Boulevard Saint-Charles in Kirkland. Its classes are almost all pilates, with a clear focus on the core and the pelvic floor. Most sessions run for an hour, and the timetable leans toward early mornings, with a good number of evening classes as well. A visit here is about steady, precise work on the body rather than variety.
It suits you if
- you want focused Pilates work on the core
- you prefer early morning practice before the day
- you are new to Pilates and want a clear starting point
At a glance
Read more about Python The GymWhat the classes are, How the week runs
What the classes are
Pilates is the heart of python the gym. Nearly every class is built around core strength and pelvic floor work, and many are described as strong, so expect sessions that ask for steady effort. The studio offers a few variations within the method: pilates fundamentals with Julianna Castle covers the basics, pilates core strength with Charissa Losloso focuses on the midsection, and pilates with Karissa George keeps the same core focus at a steady pace.
A smaller share of classes move toward stretch and mobility. Pilates and stretch with Charissa adds more length and release to the core work, and a few classes focus on flexibility on their own.
How the week runs
Most classes begin in the morning, and more than half of the timetable falls before noon. Early starts from 7am and 8am are common, and 9am is one of the busiest start times. Evening classes make up about a third of the week, with 7pm as the latest start. Midday is quiet, and weekend classes are rare.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays carry the most classes. Most sessions run for 60 minutes, which gives enough time to work through a full pilates sequence without rushing.
Python The Gym: questions and answers
What kind of classes does python the gym offer?
Most classes at python the gym are pilates, usually 60 minutes long. Pilates here focuses on the core and the pelvic floor, with some classes building strength and others adding stretch. Charissa Losloso, Julianna Castle and Karissa George lead most of the classes, and the programme is compact enough that one of them will likely be a familiar face after a few visits.
When do most people practice here?
Classes start as early as 7am and run through to 7pm. Mornings carry the most of the week, and a good share of classes begin before 9am. The busiest start times are 9am, 7pm, 7am and 8am, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are the days with the most classes. Midday is quiet, and weekend classes are few.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. The core of the programme is pilates fundamentals, so it works as a starting point for someone new to the method. Classes like pilates fundamentals with Julianna are built around the basics of core and pelvic floor work, and the facilitators guide the pace of each session.
What is the difference between the strong classes and the stretch classes?
The classes emphasize core and pelvic floor work, and many are described as strong, which means they ask for real effort. Pilates and stretch with Charissa adds a more relaxed, mobility-focused session, and a small share of classes focus on flexibility on their own.
Where is python the gym located?
python the gym is in Kirkland, at 3664 Boulevard Saint-Charles, in the west of Montreal. It is a small studio, with a handful of facilitators and a steady weekly timetable built mostly around morning and evening classes.