FAQs

It’s a good idea to bring the following items with you to the studio: Comfortable exercise attire Clean pair of grip socks Drink bottle

The studio has a strict clean socks policy which stipulates that socks are required to be worn at all times when exercising. If you forget your socks, or don’t yet have a pair, you can purchase them in our studio.

We have a few spots out the front of our Wollongong studio. Otherwise street parking should be available. We recommend arriving 10 mins early in case you have to walk from your car. At Shellharbour we are situated across from the Stocklands parking lot so there are always plenty of spaces.

We ask that you please commit to your class by turning your mobile to silent during your session. Please note sessions will commence and end as scheduled regardless of your arrival time. For your own safety, please don't try to join a small group class if you arrive more than 10 minutes after the start time.

There are endless benefits to practicing the Pilates method. Some of the main differences you will notice are: Improved posture. A decrease in pain caused by poor movement patterns. Stronger core and a flatter tummy. Increased flexibility and joint mobility. Greater body awareness and breath control. Better coordination and balance. Improved circulation, bone

density and lung capacity.

EVERYONE!! Pilates really can benefit everybody, but like all forms of exercise, not everyone will love it as much as we do! Our instructors are experienced in working with a wide range of clients, like Rehabilitating Clients Sports professionals Men Mums Mature clients Dancers/Gymnasts

Yes! There is no reason why Pilates cannot be done during pregnancy; in fact, many women notice an improved birth experience compared to previous pregnancies after they have done Pilates. We do ask that you talk to us about details/complications of current or previous pregnancies, and if you become pregnant after beginning practice with us, it is important you

let us know so we can adjust your program accordingly.

Your instructor will be aware that it’s your first class, so they’ll be mindful and keep an eye on you. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure you know where to store your things, and get set up on your reformer. It’s normal for your instructor to observe and correct your form (and everyone else’s) throughout the workout, and also to inform you where in your

muscles you should be feeling the work. That’s just to make sure you get the most out of your effort.

We suggest starting with Control, as it’s the slowest paced of all our classes. During Control the focus is on perfecting your form, and the fundamental movements of Pilates. Once you feel confident on the Reformer, move on to a Flow or Jump class. If you’re really feeling yourself, level up to Tempo, our fasted-paced advanced class.

Like any sport or hobby, the more you practice the better you get. We suggest 2-3 sessions per week with a mixture of studio and home workouts.

Although you wont “see” a difference after the first session, it is expected that your thought process may be changed, even just a little. “How am I standing?” “Are my abdominals switched on?” and “Wow, my posture could be better!” could be a few things that cross your mind. What we teach you in the studio must be applicable to everyday life, otherwise, what’s the point? Pilates, after all, is functional movement training. The amount of time it takes to notice results varies for each individual, although we expect that you will notice a difference (particularly in your abdominals) after about 10 sessions.