Frequently Asked Questions
If booking into a Reformer classes you must always start with Strength and Stretch class, even if you have done Pilates elsewhere or are quite fit. During these classes, the exercises including breathing technique and activation of core muscles will be broken down as they are taught focusing on technique. This class is also designed to familiarise clients with the terminology and mechanics of the reformer.
We ask that you wait until after you receive the all clear from your 6 week GP/Obstetrician check up to make sure that everything is healing well and there are no diastasis recti (abdominal separation) issues. It is strongly recommended that whenever you start back at Body Reformers after a break you begin with a strength and stretch reformer class.
No you cannot. We do not recommend bringing your baby to the studio as we do not provide child care services. Please organise a babysitter to look after your baby off the premises.
That depends on the individual. Ninety nine percent of our new clients do just fine attending a Strength and Stretch class. With a maximum of 13 clients per class, the instructor can modify exercises to suit differing abilities. Although still quite intense, classes are broken down using simple exercises so all individuals get the most out of their workout. If you have chronic back pain, are coming back from an injury or are pregnant, a one-on-one session would be best to assess your situation. We do however reserve the right for Owners and/or instructors to restrict clients to a particular class type for safety reasons if necessary.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to your first class. This is so you’ll have time to familiarise yourself with the studio, meet your instructor and have a quick run down on the Reformer Bed you will use during class. If you’re late to your first class you might not be able to train. No mobile phones during classes (please be respectful to others).
Appropriate clothing is essential as you are going to work up a sweat! We recommend gym tights, leggings or shorts and either a t-shirt or singlet top. We require Pilates grip socks for both safety and hygiene reasons. These can be purchased at the Studio or you can bring your own.
Please ensure you bring a Towel and a bottle of water to class.
With a maximum of 13 clients per reformer class, our small group classes allows our instructors to focus on each individual to achieve maximum benefit.
Well, you’d be surprised! Fitness freaks through to professional athletes are turning to Reformer Pilates, Matwork Pilates and Barre to complement their sport specific training. Body Reformer classes can make you more resistant to injury, correct weaknesses and enhance core strength and postural alignment.
Exercise is such a personal thing. How often you train will depend on your fitness level, how your body adapts to the training and how well your body can recover. It also depends on your fitness goals and what you do outside of Body Reformer classes. We recommend starting with two to three classes per week as a minimum. We believe a combination of Reformer, Barre and Matwork Pilates will give the best results.
Unfortunately, no. We have a strict 12 hour cancellation policy for group classes and a 10 hour cancellation policy for private classes. If you can’t make your class, it is your responsibility to cancel or let us know at least 12 hours (for group classes) or 10 hours (for private classes) before the start time of your scheduled class or you will lose the session. We understand that life can sometimes get in the way, but we need to be strict and fair to all clients.
All of our classes include a warm up and a cool down. If you are more than 5 minutes late to your class then you may not be able to join, and your instructor can turn you away from the class.
With a maximum of 13 clients per class, our small group classes can get booked out. With our 10 hour cancellation policy there is movement in the classes, and we recommend you add yourself to the waitlist by booking yourself into the class. Should a place become available you will receive an email offering you a place, asking you to reply to the email to confirm your place in the class.
Classes need a minimum of 3 clients to proceed. Classes will be cancelled up to 2 hours before the start time of the class if there are less than 3 people booked in.
We allow 1 week hold per 13 week contract, however if you have a medical condition with a doctors certificate we will suspend.
Memberships can only be cancelled at the end of the 13 week contract, with 2 weeks notice.
No, sessions are not transferrable and cannot be shared with more than one person as all session packs are for individual use only
The Introductory offer of 2 Sessions for $20 to use within 3 weeks is only available to new clients of Body Reformers (first timers) and is activated from the date of your first booking. You can only use the Introductory offer once per person full stop. You have a 3 week period to use your 2 sessions and any unused sessions will expire.
If you are new to Pilates, we ask that you not start our classes until after your pregnancy. For current clients, you can attend group classes until you feel the need to reduce physical activity in the lead up to the birth of your baby. The team at Body Reformers are all trained in Pregnancy and Pilates so are well educated in providing modifications throughout the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
Yes, we offer both 1 on 1 and couples (2:1) Private Classes. If you would like Private Classes with programs tailored to your specific needs, please contact us.
Yes you have to be over the age of 16 years old to attend a Body Reformer classes. Our dynamic classes are not suitable for young growing bodies.
No, refunds will be provided for any reason. Passes are not transferable. Our passes have no expiry dates so will be available for you to use upon your return to the studio.
