FAQs
why pilates?
Harder, longer, faster. Key words we associate with exercise that we think is most effective. But, what if we don’t need to put our body through high-stress over long periods of time to get results, or simply, to do something brilliant for our bodies? We don’t think you need to.
The define pilates method is a layered movement approach to create muscle tone and strength in any body through isolation and intensification of those muscles in the most time efficient and effective way.
We deliver movement that our bodies crave, not movement our bodies dread.
who is pilates for?
Simply anyone who wants to move, strengthen their mind and body while increasing their muscle tone.
DO YOU OFFER ANY ONLINE CLASSES?
Yes! Define pilates online is your very own movement platform designed to help you fall in love with exercise and create your own movement habits that will last a lifetime.
Through a monthly subscription you’ll receive access to workouts, 30-minutes and under, a personalised plan and challenges to keep you motivated and on track.
Check it out here.
i’m pregnant, can I start/do pilates?
Absolutely - pilates is a highly effective, low-impact way of keeping your body and mind strong throughout your pregnancy while working on vital areas like your pelvic floor.
If you’d like to book a private prenatal class please email hello@definepilates.co.nz.
do you recommend/offer postnatal pilates?
Yes! Once you have clearance from your Doctor you are welcome to get in touch. Please just let us know in the booking form and also provide any detail of challenges you may have experienced during pregnancy and post-birth. Pilates is a brilliant, low-impact way to gain back strength in your body while addressing any challenges you may be experiencing such as lower back pain.
what if I haven’t done pilates before? is define right for me?
define is a boutique studio, allowing us to give you one-on-one or small group support to help any new pilates goer understand the fundamentals so they can get the most of their workouts going forward.
Email us at hello@definepilates.co.nz to connect on the best options to kickstart your journey.
how many days should I be doing pilates?
We suggest at least 3 x short-moderate pilates sessions per week to experience change but, this is not limited to reformer pilates. While many love the transformative power of reformer, mat is a highly accessible and effective form of pilates you can do anywhere to strengthen and tone. Email us at hello@definepilates.co.nz to discuss pilates options you can do at home and in studio.
do you offer mat pilates?
Our current studio schedule accommodates reformer classes however, we love mat pilates which is why we created define pilates online - an online movement platform designed to help you fall in love with exercise and create your own movement habits that will last a lifetime.
Through a monthly subscription you’ll receive access to workouts, 30-minutes and under, a personalised plan and challenges to keep you motivated and on track.
Check it out here.
do you offer rehab/clinical pilates for injury?
Pilates is an important movement practise to support rehab post injury. While we can modify accordingly in our classes we are not a specialist rehab studio. If you are looking for a specific type of injury rehab please email us at hello@definepilates.co.nz and we can discuss your needs with the potential to refer you to some great studios across Auckland who specialise in rehab.
do you offer corporate and private small group classes?
Yes, we offer mat pilates classes for 2-6 people in our studio which can extend to corporate and private groups. Please email us at hello@definepilates.co.nz to discuss these options and pricing packages.