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WHAT IS AMBB REFORMER PILATES AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM MAT PILATES?

AMBB Pilates is a combination of traditional Pilates with the strengthening and toning aspects of circuit training. Our variety of classes are performed on a spring resistance apparatus called a Reformer Bed.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REFORMER PILATES AND CLINICAL REHABILITATION USING REFORMER PILATES MACHINES?

Reformer Pilates is exercised based using a combination of traditional Pilates with the strengthening and toning aspects of circuit training with qualified reformer instructors.

Clinical rehabilitation utilises Pilates-informed exercise as a treatment tool to improve and maintain function. Our expert practitioners at AMBB can tailor a specific program for your individual needs. Whether you are injured, requiring rehabilitation, working on prevention, or simply building a better you, clinical rehabilation is the solution to try.

IS THERE AN AGE LIMITED AT AMBB PILATES?

Yes you have to be over the age of 16 years old to attend a AMBB Pilates class. Our classes are not suitable for young growing bodies.

DO YOU HAVE GIFT VOUCHERS?

Yes we have gift vouchers available to purchase from our studio or via the Mind Body App.

CAN I DO AMBB REFORMER PILATES IF I HAVE AN INJURY?

It will depend on your injury and your road to recovery. It may appropriate to book in with one of our health professionals that can help with clinical rehabilitation with pilates. It’s best to speak to one of our team members before participating in a class to make sure you’re not putting yourself at risk of further damage.

HOW MANY TIMES CAN I USE THE INTRODUCTORY OFFER?

The Introductory offer of 1 x session for $24 to use within 2 weeks is only available to new clients of AMBB pilates (it is your first time to our studio) and is activated from the date of your first booking. You can only use the Introductory offer once per person and this cannot be used in conjunction with any other opening offer. You have a 2 week period to use your session and any unused sessions will expire.

I’M RUNNING LATE- CAN I STILL ATTEND THE CLASS?

All of our classes include a warm up and a cool down. If you are more than 10 minutes late to your class then you may not be able to join, and the instructor may turn you away from the class.

CAN I TRANSFER OR SHARE CLASSES?

No, sessions are not transferrable and can only be used at AMB.B pilates studio. Session packs cannot be shared with more than one person as all session packs are for individual use only.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW FOR MY FIRST CLASS?

Appropriate clothing is important for pilates! We recommend tights, leggings or shorts and either a t-shirt or singlet top. Although most clients prefer to train in bare feet, socks are most welcome. We sell socks at the studio.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to your first class. This is so you’ll have time to familiarise yourself with the studio. Meet your instructor and have a quick run down on the reformer bed you will use during class. If you’re late to your first class you might not be able to train. No mobile phones during classes (please be respectful to others).

CAN I EXTENDED OR SUSPEND MY INTRODUCTORY OFFER OR GROUP/MONTLY PACK?

We do not allow suspensions or extensions on your Introductory Offer (2 weeks) or packs unless you are injured, in which case we will ask for a medical certificate from your doctor. Please be aware when purchasing your Introductory Offer or Packs that you will be required to use your pack within the allocated time frame. Any unused sessions will expire.

I’M PREGNANT - CAN I STILL DO AMBB PILATES?

Before booking your first group class, please contact us for a list of qualified pre and post-natal instructors. You must inform your instructor what week you are up to at the beginning of each class, as modifications of certain exercises will be required. You must also have your Obstetrician complete a pregnancy authorisation exercise form and return it to us upon arrival at your first class.

We also do recommend you consider attending our clinical rehabilitation classes with one of our health professionals. We ask that you wait until after you receive the all clear from your 6 week GP/Obstetrician check up to make sure that everything is healing well and there are no issues.

For further information, please download and have a read of pre and post natal exercise sheet (coming soon).

HOW MANY PEOPLE PER CLASS?

With a maximum of 4 clients per class, our small group classes allows our awesome instructors to focus on each individual to achieve maximum benefit.

I CAN’T MAKE MY CLASS- CAN I GET A REFUND?

Unfortunately, no. If you can’t make your class, it is your responsibility to cancel or let us know at before the start time of your scheduled class or you will lose the session. We understand that life can sometimes get in the way, but we need to be strict and fair to all clients.

For clients seeking rehabilitation for injury management, don’t worry we have you covered!
Our team of qualified Osteopaths, Exercise Physiologist and Physiotherapists offer Clinical Rehabilitation