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Similar answer to question above…come try a variety of classes and see what suits you.

If you have a reformer background, you will probably be fine to do Reformer Open, but it may be a good idea to still start with Reformer Basics to get a feel of the styles of Armature’s many excellent and varied instructors. If you are new to using the reformer, please attend Reformer Basics.

Venture beyond Pilates Mat and Reformer and try the guided strength training in the Strength Training classes. Strength Training Basics and Open work on the same program, but Basics goes slower and more fully accommodates clients who are newer to strength training.

Please see our Pre/Post Natal page (under Classes tab) for more details on this.

Pregnant (16 weeks and above) clients who already have a regular Pilates practice with Armature and are comfortable with the general group class format can continue to attend Reformer Basics, Pilates Springboard, Pilates Mat Open. Pilates Mat Basics, Pilates Release & Restore, Yoga (all types), Strength Training Open and Strength Training Basics.

If you are new to Armature, please discuss class options with reception or your instructors and we can advise which programs will suit your needs best.

Reformer Open, Reformer Intermediate and Reformer Strength classes are not suitable for pregnancy.

Pregnant clients are also welcome to do a Personalised program at any stage of their pregnancy. A 1:1 Pilates appointment is a pre-requisite to starting in a small group Personalised Pilates Session.
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​Any questions, email or call us and we can talk you through this.

Personalised Pilates is for anyone wanting to work at their own pace and/or work around particular body issues. It is also good for people who want to take it slowly and learn the nitty-gritty detail of Pilates. We can work people at any level in Personalised Pilates as all clients have their own program. Personalised Pilates can be a useful gateway into group classes or it can be a stand-alone, weekly booking. We also encourage new or existing Armature clients to come in for a  1:1 Pilates if they need guidance to find what sort of classes and exercise are suitable for them. 1:1 Pilates is also great for designing a home or travel program. There is never any pressure to commit to ongoing Personalised Pilates sessions after doing a 1:1 Pilates.

Let’s face it, East Brunswick real estate is hot and there’s never any way we are going to be able to contain all our programs under one roof. Luckily, we’ve been able to secure prime, closely-situated venues that allow our clients to freely move from class to class. It is easy to do back-to-back sessions in different venues, should you be keen.

Pilates, as a modality, is not currently claimable on private health insurance, although this may soon be changing. You may be able to claim under other wellness/fitness/exercise/NDIS schemes. Check with your health fund or provider. Armature can generate comprehensive invoices that you can take to your health fund.

Armature clients drop in anywhere from once a week to every day. It all depends on your time and overall exercise program and goals. If you do visit Armature multiple times in a week, we recommend cross-training across all the venues to get the best results. Take advantage of our unique resources and expertise that allow you the ability to do so many different types of complimentary training!

Book and come to classes whenever you like, but the more consistent your attendance, the better the results. If you are coming to classes at least twice per week, consider a direct debit membership which is the cheapest attendance option. Memberships are charged fortnightly and can be done as 4,6,8,10 or 14 classes per fortnight. The more you attend, the cheaper the classes!

If attending less than that, or you like more flexibility/less commitment, purchase group class packs in blocks of 20, 10, 5 or 1. The more classes you buy, the cheaper they are! Group class packs have a 6 month expiry and can be shared between families and couples.

All movement is part of a broad continuum that’s easily tailored to address specific conditions or injuries. We can adapt exercises in all classes, but if there are significant issues or chronic pain, then 1:1 Pilates is probably the best way to start so we can ensure you are being looked after in the most specific way possible.

If you usually attend group classes but are temporarily unable to do an injury or recovery, you could do a stint of Personalised Pilates (most likely with a 1:1 Pilates first) to wean you back into group classes.

Depending on who you ask, you will get a different (and chances are, long answer) to this question. Basically, Pilates is a movement system, originally called Contrology, designed by  Joseph Pilates. He invented various equipment to compliment his system, which aimed to strengthen the body in its entirety. Pilates borrowed from the ancient practice of yoga (you can see this in some of his exercises), but he was also influenced by gymnastics, tai chi, boxing, acrobatics and animal movements, among other things. ​Pilates focuses on a combination of mobility, stability and strength training and aims to work muscles and joints in an even, holistic manner.