First timer?
Your first class, decoded
Never been on a reformer? Perfect. Here's what to bring, what happens and why your first Foundations class costs nothing.
Pack light. Here's the whole list.
No special gear needed. Wear something fitted you can move and stretch in, then bring these four.
- 1Grip socksThey help your feet stay put on the footbar and carriage. Plain socks work in a pinch.
- 2Water bottleYou'll want it, especially in Pulse burn.
- 3Small towelFor your face, your hands and the carriage.
- 4Hair tiePonytails fly. Trust us.
Four steps from couch to carriage
Reformer looks complicated from the doorway. It isn't, once someone shows you. That's what Foundations is for.
- Claim your free classSend us your reply card or call the studio. Tell us which mornings or evenings suit and we'll find you a Foundations spot.
- Arrive a little earlyHead up to Level 1 at 54 Hall Street a few minutes before class so we can say hello, learn your name and get you set up.
- Meet the reformerYour instructor walks you through the carriage, springs, straps and footbar, then takes the class at a pace that suits first-timers.
- Pick your next pageLoved it? Stay in Foundations as long as you like, or step up to Reformer flow when you're ready.
- Claim your free class
The advice column
The questions everyone asks
First-class nerves are normal. Here are straight answers to the things people wonder before they book.
Q.01I've never done pilates. Will I keep up?
Yes. Foundations is built for first-timers and returners, so the pace is friendly and everything is explained. Nobody expects you to know the moves.
Q.02How many people are in a class?
Never more than twelve. We have twelve reformers and every class is capped at twelve, so your instructor always has room to help.
Q.03What should I wear?
Fitted, comfortable activewear you can move and stretch in. Loose clothes can catch on the springs and straps.
Q.04Can I do reformer while I'm pregnant?
Our Prenatal reformer classes are designed for expecting mums. Check in with your doctor or midwife first, then tell us how far along you are when you book.
Q.05How early do classes start?
Weekday classes start from 5.45am, and weekend classes from 7am. Ask us for the class that fits your morning.
Q.06Who teaches the classes?
Every Pulse instructor is comprehensively trained in pilates, so you get clear cues and smart options from your very first class.
Cover price
Your first foundations class is on us
New to Pulse? Your first Foundations class is free. Tell us when suits and we'll save you a reformer.