FAQs

We encourage anyone + everyone to come along to our classes. Regressions + progressions are given where possible, so it really doesn’t matter if you are a complete newbie or been doing Pilates for a while. If you are new to The Pilates House you are required to take a minimum of three FORM classes before joining BURN (more on our classes here). Trying a private class is always a great option if you are starting out. Reach out if this is something you’re interested in.

Absolutely! Just make sure you’ve been signed off by your health care provider. The style of Pilates we teach at The Pilates House is dynamic in nature so making sure you are well enough to take part is important. A private session may be required. We welcome all inquiries so just ask.

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! What an exciting journey you are on! Pilates is excellent for all stages of pregnancy (just make sure you’ve been cleared by your health care professional before attending). Each woman is different, + so is each pregnancy so please get in touch with us to talk more about joining our classes while you are pregnant. If you are post-partum please allow at least six weeks before coming back to classes (+ again, please get cleared by your health care professional first).

Most definitely not! Pilates is for anyone + everyone! We love having men join our classes, so if you’re a bloke + have been thinking about trying Pilates you are most welcome here!

We ask that you bring a water bottle + a small hand towel (things can get HOT!). If you have a mat you love + would like to bring it you’re more than welcome. We do have lovely thick mats that offer great support, so if you don’t have a mat (or don’t want to bring one) we have you covered.

Anything that you feel comfortable to move in! You don’t need to wear socks (mats are cleaned regularly) but you’re more than welcome to if you like (socks with grip are best, happy to recommend some if needed).

We sure do! We love adding in the challenge of small equipment, like slides, long + loop bands + hand weights, to give you an extra push + get you feeling that burn! We are exclusively a mat Pilates studio so you won’t see any reformer machines in the studio.

Pilates is safe to do every single day if you wanted to! We recommend at least three sessions a week to get the most out of it + to really start noticing changes.

It really depends on a number of things - how often you practice Pilates, what other movement you’re doing, what you eat, how much water you drink, genetics, what kind of job you have, etc. etc.! Remember that changes come in all shapes + sizes, + we are here to encourage it all. We want you feeling fucking (‘cuse my French!) great, whether that be in your body or in your mind! We want you to crave that endorphin hit + come to us because you love moving your body, not because you feel like you should be punishing it. Change could be less back pain, stronger arms to pick your bub up more easily, feeling more confident in your skin. All of these things are wins + changes, so be mindful to look out for them all + not just changes physically.

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There is no pressure to ‘keep up’ during class. Listen to your body! Feel the need to pull back + take a rest? Go for it! We will always encourage you to push a little harder + dig a little deeper, but the option to rest is always there (child’s pose is a great go-to!).

Regressions + progressions are given where possible, so it really doesn’t matter if you are a complete newbie or been doing Pilates for a while.

This is your movement, remember that. You get to go as fast / hard / slow / soft as you like. We’re just here to guide you.

A lot of people experience some kind of muscle pain in the days following a Pilates class. This is called delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. We’ve hit Google to help explain DOMS.

Symptoms of DOMS may include:

• muscles that feel tender to the touch

• reduced range of motion due to pain + stiffness when moving

• swelling in the affected muscles

• muscle fatigue

• short-term loss of muscle strength

DOMS can affect just about anyone, from elite athletes, to beginners, to people who haven’t worked out in a long time.

So, no matter your level of fitness, DOMS may strike whenever you dial up your workout intensity, perform eccentric exercises, or try a new kind of exercise your body isn’t used to.

Some people think that unless you feel super sore after every workout, you’re not making any fitness gains. But is this true? Nope. When you start a new exercise routine or push your limits, you’re more likely to get sore. But as you keep working out, your body adapts.

You may feel less + less sore with each workout, but that in no way means you’re not working out hard enough or that you’re missing out on fitness gains from those workouts.

Bookings can be made easily by clicking on the Book a Class button at the top right of any page on our website.

If you need to cancel a class you can do this via your confirmation email or by logging into your account via the Book a Class link. There will be an option at the bottom of the email to reschedule or cancel the class(es) you’ve booked.

Please note that we operate a strict 24-hour cancellation policy. If you cancel within 24-hours of your booked class you will be charged the full class price. This penalty also applies if you do not show.

Most definitely! You don’t want to listen to us talk constantly throughout the class (I get sick of the sound of my voice, too!), + music just makes everything better! So we definitely have tunes going while you workout. Here’s a taster of what you’ll hear in the studio.

We are SO thrilled you want to join us online! And YES! We have tunes that you can listen to while you work out. You’ll find our playlists here. We think music definitely helps, so crank a playlist + get into that workout!

A yoga / Pilates mat will make you comfy, but equally just lie a towel down + get that bod moving! Other small equipment isn’t required but can make things more fun! We recommend The Essentials fitness packs by move with. They contain everything you need to amp up your movement + are what we use on screen!

Please get acquainted with our policies. You can read them here. They are also accessible in the footer of every page of our website.