Studio Pilates International Lane Cove

Who it's for

Good fit: First timers and nervous beginners (compulsory orientation, screens to follow, one open level), people coming back from injury or after a baby who want modifications, anyone who wants pay as you go with no contract, 5:45am starters and lunchtime trainers, mostly women 25 to 55 by the look of the reviews

Not for: Anyone who wants a proper membership or a flat weekly price (packs only and they expire), people who want a coach running the class rather than a video with a helper, anyone who dislikes being sold a 6 week challenge, budget trainers ($24 to $35 a class), Friday night or late Sunday trainers

Scores are our opinion after visiting, 1 to 5. Social vibe 1 is quiet and solo, 5 is loud and social.

Price and terms

Weekly

$48 a week, at 2 classes a week on the 50 pack ($1,200, 12 months, $24 a class), 72 at 3 a week. Packs only, no membership: 10 for $290 (3 months), 25 for $675 (6 months)

Trial

No standing free trial

Casual

$35

Packs

10 for $290 ($29 each, 3 months), 25 for $675 ($27, 6 months), 50 for $1,200 ($24, 12 months). Also a 7 day pass $99 and a 6 week pass $150. Amplify Challenge passes $400 to $648 for 18 to 36 classes over 6 weeks

Joining fee

None (no memberships)

Contract

None. No memberships, no lock in, prepaid class packs only. Packs are final sale: no refunds, suspensions, extensions or transfers, and only valid at Lane Cove

Cancelling

No membership to cancel. Classes need 12 hours notice or the class is forfeited

When you can train

Early morning

Yes, 5:45, 6:30, 7:30, 8:15 Mon-Fri; 6:30 Sat; 7:30 Sun

Lunch

Yes, 9:30, 11:30, 12:15 Mon-Fri

Evening

Yes, 4:30, 5:30, 6:15, 7:00pm Mon-Thu; Fri last class 5:30pm

Weekend

Yes, Sat 6:30 to 11:00am and 2:45 to 4:30pm, 9 classes; Sun 7:30 to 10:15am and 2:45 to 4:30pm, 7 classes

Class size

1 to 16 reformers

What it is

40 min reformer class booked as a 45 min slot. Exercises play on wall screens with a voice over (SPTV), one instructor walks the room correcting form and springs. Same programmed class brand wide, one open level, no mat or barre. Compulsory orientation class first. Pre and Post Natal workouts and Amplify 6 week challenges on top

Coaching: Hands on and technical. The screens run the exercises so the instructor spends the class correcting form, setting springs and giving modifications. Reviewers name their instructors and call them gentle, patient and attentive. Not hype

Gear: Custom Studio Pilates reformers, wall screens, hardwood floors, natural light. Grip socks required, sold in studio

Extras: Pre and Post Natal Workouts, Orientation workouts several times a week, Amplify 6 week challenge, open days. Minimum age 14. No teens, seniors, mums and bubs or student offer found

Parking

Not confirmed

Creche

No, none found

Showers

Not confirmed