FAQs

It’s a good idea to bring comfortable exercise attire, a clean pair of grip socks and a drink bottle.

Yes. The studio has a strict clean socks policy — socks are required 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 minutes early in case you have to walk from your car. At Shellharbour we are situated across from the Stockland car park, so there are always plenty of spaces.

Please commit to your class by turning your mobile to silent during your session. Sessions 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.

Your instructor will be aware that it’s your first class, so they’ll be mindful and keep an eye on you. Arrive a few minutes early so you know where to store your things and can get set up on your Reformer. It’s normal for your instructor to observe and correct your form throughout the workout, and to tell you where you should be feeling the work.

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, a stronger core and flatter tummy, increased flexibility and joint mobility, greater body awareness and breath control, better coordination and balance, and 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 — rehabilitating clients, sports professionals, men, mums, mature clients, and 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 or 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.

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 fastest-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 won’t “see” a difference after the first session, it is expected that your thought process may change, even just a little. 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.