
What to Expect
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What to Expect in an Authentic Pilates Class
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An authentic Pilates class at Trinity Pilates is all about movement, strength, and mobility. We focus on what your body can do — how it feels, how it moves, and how it supports you in everyday life.
Pilates is a progressive method, so you’ll keep building on what you’ve learned. There’s a real sense of satisfaction as you discover new strength, master new movements, and feel your body becoming more capable. Over time, many clients describe a deep sense of physical empowerment and a renewed appreciation for their bodies.
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Beginning With the New Client Offer
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Every client starts with the New Client Offer. This is a set of 4 Private classes that gives you time to become familiar with the exercises and equipment so you can move confidently and safely in a small group setting. Whatever your current level of Classical Pilates, all new clients must complete these introductory classes. This is a chance to talk about your goals, understand your current condition, and introduce you to the authentic Pilates method if you are new to it or to understand your current level, if you are already familiar with the authentic practise.
Working With the Full Pilates System
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A studio session may include one or more of the classical Pilates apparatus: the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, High Chair, Baby Chair, Spine Corrector, High Barrel, and Mat Work.
Each session is tailored to your needs, so the equipment we use will depend on what best supports your body that day.
This is far more than a simple Reformer workout — it’s a complete system designed to strengthen, balance, and align your whole body.
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Settling Into the Method
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There’s a lot to take in during your first session, and that’s completely normal. After just a few classes, the exercises and apparatus start to feel familiar, and your body begins to understand the work.
You should leave each session feeling uplifted, lengthened, and stronger — ready to move through the rest of your day with more energy and ease.
Because Pilates uses low repetitions and works the body uniformly, you’ll feel challenged yet balanced, without any single muscle being overly fatigued.
What to Wear
In a Pilates session you will be moving in many different ways from lying to standing. It is important that you wear clothing that is suitable for this type of movement. It should not be too revealing, too restrictive or too hot. Please do not wear any clothes with zippers & remove any sharp jewellery as they can damage the apparatus. I recommend the following:
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For Women: 3/4 to full length leggings; crop tops, tank tops, t-shirts and long sleeve tops. I do not recommend wearing very short shorts or long "yoga" style pants that are baggy at the bottom as these can get in the way while using the apparatus.
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For Men: bike shorts or leggings with running shorts over the top; t-shirts or tank tops.
What to Bring
Please bring with you to each session:​
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A drink bottle - filtered water is provided in the Studio. Glasses are available if you forget your bottle.
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A small towel - yes - you can get hot & sweaty while doing a Pilates workout! Please bring a small towel for personal use.
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Grip Socks - please bring a clean pair of grip socks for use during your workout. For hygiene purposes, grip socks must be worn while using foot straps on the Reformer and Cadillac.
