A Pilates studio can look lovely online and still be the wrong fit for your week. If you’re looking around Hurstville, Oatley or Mortdale, start with the things that will make it easy to turn up and feel comfortable once you’re there.
Start with the journey you’ll actually make
Think about where you’ll be coming from: home, work or the school run. Then check the timetable against that journey. A class you can reach without rushing is a more useful option than one that looks perfect but is difficult to get to.
Inspired is in Penshurst at 11 The Strand, opposite Penshurst Station on the quiet side. There’s street parking on and around The Strand. If you’re coming from a neighbouring suburb, check your route and leave time to find the studio before your first class.
Ask how the class is taught
When you’re new, knowing who will guide you matters. Ask whether an instructor leads the session, how many people are in the room, and how to let the teacher know it’s your first visit. Different studios offer different formats, so it’s worth finding out before you book.
Our reformer classes are instructor-led and capped at eight. You don’t need an introductory session before joining a class. Tell your instructor you’re new so they can help you get familiar with the equipment and follow along.
Look beyond a single class style
You might arrive curious about Reformer and discover you enjoy Yoga or Barre too. If variety appeals to you, compare the class types you can actually book, rather than choosing on the number of names in a studio’s menu.
At Inspired, the regular timetable includes Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yoga and Barre Belle. Have a look at the class descriptions, then check the current schedule for times that work for you.
Understand the first purchase
Before paying, check what an introductory offer includes, when it begins and what happens afterwards. It should be clear whether you’re buying a short trial, a class pack or an ongoing membership.
Inspired’s Me Time Membership Experience is $49 for 14 days, covering regular Reformer, Mat Pilates, Yoga and Barre. Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates and Mums & Bubs aren’t included. There are no rollovers or further commitments after the intro, so you can decide whether the studio suits you.
Use your first visits to notice the fit
Can you ask questions comfortably? Does the teaching make sense to you? Is the journey manageable? Do you want to come back? Those answers are more useful than choosing a studio because its photos look a certain way.
If you have a practical question before visiting our Penshurst studio, email us. We’d be happy to help you work out where to start.
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