FAQs

Pilates is a unique exercise system that is performed on a mat or on specialised appartus designed to improve flexibility, strength and stability in the body. Originally developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, Pilates emphasises proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. It focuses on mind-body connection and teaches you how to move your body correctly, which is why it is helpful in the rehabilitation of injury and can improve performance in sport.

The Reformer is a traditional piece of Pilates equipment which is a sliding carriage with springs of varying resistance, ropes and pulleys. Like other styles of Pilates, reformer is a phenomenal workout for your body’s “powerhouse”, your core, back, hips and glutes. It is heavily focused on alignment and accurate muscle engagement, which can lead to improved posture, better balance and more stability, especially when in motion. 

Pilates can help with your general fitness, movement, keeping you flexible and improving your general well being.

Pilates will also:

• Provide relief from back pain
• Improve alignment and posture
• Improve core strength
• Provide stability and balance in the body
• Improve overall strength
• Improve mind and body awareness
• Improve breathing
• Improve neurological conditions

A Mat class uses only a mat and maybe small equipment such as balls, foam rollers, Magic Circles and stretchy bands. Mat is a great place to start your Pilates journey as you learn the fundamental principles and build a strong foundation to your practice.

Joseph Pilates developed a range of apparatus to assist his clients return to health from the 1920’s.  The range of apparatus provides versatility allowing exercises for all levels of movement to improve and challenge strength, flexibility and balance.

At Intune our range of Pilates Equipment includes the following original designed apparatus:

• Trapeze Table
• Reformer
• Wunda Chair
• Ladder Barrel
• Spine Corrector
• Ped-O Pole

We encourage you to start with Mat Pilates to learn the fundamental principles without over complicating things with a moving carriage. However, our Reformer Level 1 class is suitable for beginners through to anyone who likes a deeper connection at a slightly slower pace.

It is a common misconception that Reformer Pilates is more challenging than mat. The resistance created by the springs on a reformer can provide a more challenging strength and endurance workout than mat classes. However, on the mat, your body weight provides resistance against gravity and the exercises require you to be in full control of your body, rather than relying on assistance or support from the springs on the reformer. Small equipment like resistance bands and hand weights are used to make the exercises more challenging.

Memberships are a great option to ease finances and help maintain a consistent Pilates program that keeps you accountable.

Our Membership’s offer the folllwing benefits:

• Easy automatic weekly payment
• Classes or credits not used in a week roll over to the following week allowing you to use another time
• Ability to reserve future classes beyond your current billing period

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement.  Socks are required for all classes for hygiene purposes.  We have grippy socks available for sale that also provide a little traction on the equipment and floor.

We have cubbies in each room for a small bag, keys and drink bottle.

Mats are provided for our mat classes but if you prefer to use your own mat you are more than welcome to bring it with you.

Babies are welcome to any One-on-One sessions.  Babies up until they are on the move are welcome to attend Group Classes with you if they are in a baby capsule and are settled. You are welcome to settle at any point during the class and we ask that you take the baby out of the room to do so.  Please contact us to discuss prior to attending a class so a space with reaosnable access can be reserved for you.

Safety of the child and consideration of other members of our classes are our highest priorty.

How exciting and good on you for wanting to continue your movement during your pregnancy! You are welcome to join our classes at any stage of pregnancy, if you are cleared by your LMC. If you are under 20 weeks of your pregnancy, you are welcome to join any of our classes with modification where required. Please let the instructor know you are pregnant as soon as possible. After 20 weeks of pregnancy, consideration needs to be given to exercises that require you to lay on your back, tummy or any position that compromises the baby’s safety and your comfort. 

We recomend our Mixed Equipment classes for more appropriate Pilates Equipment in a smaller class environment. 

Click the ‘book a class’ button to view our class booking page.

You can view our timetable via the main menu and click on the class you’d like to join. Follow the prompts to purchase the class/pack you wish. To cancel, login to your account and go to ‘manage bookings’.

We have a small amount of parking in front and behind our building but PLENTY of street parking or parking in the nearby carparks. Take advantage of a spot of shopping or visit the local cafe’s after class. Please note no parking down beside the building as these spaces are allocated to the Dive Shop.