Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about starting your Pilates journey with us

 

Studio Details

Essential information about location, hours, amenities, and what to expect when you arrive.

Class Details & Policies

Schedule, class types, booking and cancellation guidelines to help you plan smoothly.

About Pilates

A brief introduction to Pilates principles, benefits, and how it supports your overall wellness.

For New Clients

Step-by-step guidance for first-timers. What to bring and how to get started confidently.

Studio Details

Where is your studio located in Faridabad?

We’re located in the main market of Sector 15, Faridabad.

Are your instructors experienced?

Yes. All Pilates instructors at The Body Edit are experienced and undergo training before starting off to ensure an amazing experience for you.

Do you provide parking?

While we don’t have dedicated parking, the main market at Sector 15 has ample parking options.

Is there a changing room or washroom at the studio?

Yes and yes.

Do you have lockers for personal belongings?

Yes, lockers are available for safe storage during your workout.

Class Details & Policies

What are your class timings?

We offer classes from 7 AM – 9 PM, Monday to Saturday.

How long is each session?

Approx 50 minutes long, with a 10 minutes reset break so that all the equipment can be sanitized and prepared for the next session.

What is your class size?

We keep group classes small, a maximum of 5 people per group class, for personalized correction and attention.

Private sessions are of course 1 on 1, exclusively tailored for your requirements and goals.

Do you offer trial sessions?

Yes, you can book a trial Pilates class. Just WhatsApp us and we’ll be happy to schedule it for you.

Once I sign up, how will I book a class? App/website? Can I book classes at different times as per my preference?

At The Body Edit, we follow a fixed class booking system, where you reserve the same class time every week. For example, you might attend 3 times a week from 7-8 AM on Tue/Thu/Sat, or 5-6 PM on Mon/Wed/Fri etc.

Based on your lifestyle and slot availability, we’ll fix a specific slot for you. We strongly believe that this system is superior to random bookings because:

  • It builds consistency, which is essential for strength, flexibility, and posture improvements.
  • Instructors can track group progress over time and provide personalized guidance. Which is not possible if the group keeps on changing.
  • You develop a routine, making it easier to stick with Pilates long-term.

Class sizes are predictable, ensuring individual attention and safety.

Random bookings may feel flexible, but they often lead to missed sessions, slower progress, and less personalized instruction. Fixed scheduling keeps you committed, motivated, and progressing steadily.

However, if there are times when you are sick or travelling and are not able to make it to a session, we’ll be happy to help you make up for that specific class. But that would be an exception. Because we want the best for you and following a fixed schedule leads to much better results in our experience.

What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Please cancel at least 4 hours before class. Just message us on WhatsApp if you have to cancel any specific session. But we would request you to only do it when there’s no other option, since missing sessions can become a habit leading to slow and inconsistent progress, which is not something we would want for you.

Can I pause or freeze my membership?

Yes, for bereavement or medical reasons, you can freeze your package temporarily. This will be handled on a case-to-case basis.

Are packages transferable to friends or family?

No, packages are individual-specific for safety and tracking.

Do you offer couples group discounts?

Yes, we do! If you want to enroll as a group (3 or more people), please say so at the time of enrollment and we’ll guide you regarding applicable discounts.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept UPI and online transfers for easy, secure payment.

What’s your late arrival policy?

We suggest arriving 5 minutes early. And while we don’t restrict people from entering if they are coming in late, we are likely to ask you to do warmup through some other instructor who is available at that point in time, post which you can join the class. This is because your safety is non-negotiable.

What happens if I miss a class?

You can reschedule within your package validity as long as you convey your desire to cancel, at least 4 hours before your designated class time as per the cancellation policy.

Can I get a refund if I don’t use my package?

Packages are non-refundable but can be extended in special cases on a case-to-case basis.

What’s your policy for injuries or medical leave?

Memberships can be paused with a valid medical certificate. Again, this will be handled on a case-to-case basis.

For New Clients

How do I get started?

Book a trial Pilates session and we’ll guide you through your first experience.

I don’t have much gym or workout experience. Should I be worried?

Absolutely not! Pilates is suitable for everyone, including those with minimal or no prior exercise experience. At The Body Edit, our experienced instructors guide you through every movement, starting with fundamentals and building strength, flexibility, and confidence safely at your own pace.

What should I wear to class?

Comfortable fitted clothes that allow free movement.
Please note that socks are mandatory, if you can bring grip socks (Pilates socks) that would be ideal since they help in stabilizing one’s feet (and hence one’s body), but even if you don’t have grip socks, that is not a problem, just wear regular socks.

What should I wear to class?

Comfortable fitted clothes that allow free movement.
Please note that socks are mandatory, if you can bring grip socks (Pilates socks) that would be ideal since they help in stabilizing one’s feet (and hence one’s body), but even if you don’t have grip socks, that is not a problem, just wear regular socks.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

Just a hand towel. Everything else is on us.

How early should I arrive before my first session?

Arrive 15 minutes early for a brief orientation and posture check.

Will someone assess my posture or flexibility before I begin?

Yes, we conduct a brief assessment to personalize your program.

Can I join mid-month or do classes start on specific dates?

Yes! You can start anytime.

About Pilates

What is Pilates?
  • Pilates is a form of mindful exercise that strengthens the body from its core—improving posture, balance, and flexibility.
  • In today’s lifestyle of long hours at desks and constant screens, many people develop poor posture, stiffness, and hidden aches. Pilates helps correct these imbalances by retraining how your body moves.
  • It uses controlled, precise movements performed on a mat or reformer machine (or various other apparatus) with spring-based resistance to evenly strengthen muscles and joints.
  • Rather than just chasing intensity and weights, Pilates focuses on control, technique, and flow—helping you move better and feel better in your everyday life.
  • At The Body Edit, all sessions are guided by experienced instructors who ensure every movement is done safely and effectively—minimizing the risk of injury and helping relieve everyday niggles and discomfort.
How is Pilates different from yoga?

Both Yoga and Pilates have several benefits and we are a big fan of both. However, if a person were to only do one, this is why we would recommend Pilates:

  • Stronger, targeted results: Pilates builds core strength, tones muscles, and improves posture with precision, while yoga focuses more on overall stretching and mental relaxation.
  • Functional movement for real life: Pilates trains your body to move efficiently, stabilizing joints and reducing everyday aches caused by sitting, stress, or poor posture.
  • Controlled resistance: Using reformers and springs, Pilates adds resistance safely, helping you build strength and muscle definition—something yoga generally doesn’t provide.
  • Gentle on the body, yet challenging: Pilates movements look easy but engage deep stabilizing muscles without the soreness or injury risk of weight training, making it easier to stay active consistently.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Pilates combines strength, flexibility, posture, and mind-body awareness in one practice, giving you a “best of both worlds” approach that yoga alone may not deliver.
How is Pilates different from gym workouts?
  • Look, we love going to the gym! But the thing is if someone has been going to the gym for a while (say 5+ years), it is extremely likely that they have had injuries. And if someone has been going to the gym for 10+ years, it is almost guaranteed that they have had multiple injuries. It just happens.
  • It is supremely difficult to find good gym instructors (trust us on this), often leading to exercise form being dictated by gym-bros or YouTube videos, leading to imbalances and injuries over time.
  • Moreover, sadly most gym workouts focus a lot on 5-6 big muscles and ignore a lot of the smaller ones. While it is not immediately apparent that this will lead to problems, over time injuries start occurring (shoulder starts to feel stiff, elbows start to feel wobbly and knees don’t feel as good as they used to), often leading people to quit gyms altogether.
  • Another sad reality is that for women, unfortunately a lot of gyms tend to be overwhelmingly male dominated, which can make it intimidating to workout there. Hence, while in an ideal world all this would not happen, practically it does.
  • And hence, depending on one’s goals, Pilates might make a lot more sense than just gym workouts:

A. Strength and stability without bulk: Pilates builds lean, well-defined muscles and strengthens core and stabilizer muscles without creating the bulky appearance that some gym workouts can. The core (especially the deeper muscles) as well as the spine and lower back often get ignored in the gym, not so in Pilates.

B. Low risk of injury: In Pilates movements are controlled and precise, guided by highly trained instructors, making it safer than many high-intensity or unsupervised gym exercises.

C. Functional, everyday fitness: Pilates improves posture, balance, coordination, and movement efficiency—benefits that carry over directly into daily life and other workouts.

D. Holistic mind-body benefits: Beyond strength, Pilates improves flexibility, body awareness, and breath-movement coordination, giving a mindful, long-term approach to fitness.

Look, at the end of the day, we are strong advocates of Pilates + Gym + cardio + a balanced diet for a well rounded approach to health and fitness. And if time permits you should definitely combine Pilates with 2-4 days of gym workouts per week. But if you don’t have that kind of time, Pilates will help you live a much better quality of life than only going to the gym (and is more sustainable since Pilates unlike gyms almost never leads to injuries or imbalances).

Is Pilates suitable for beginners?

Yes! At The Body Edit, beginners are guided safely through the fundamentals of Pilates. With certified instructors and progressive workouts, everyone can build strength, flexibility, and confidence at their own pace.

Can men do Pilates?

Absolutely. Pilates was invented by Joseph Pilates, a man, to help people build strength, control, and functional movement. It’s suitable for anyone—men included—looking to improve core strength, flexibility, posture, and overall body awareness.

How soon can I start seeing results?

Here’s a realistic estimate based on the assumption of 3 sessions done per week (which is what we recommend for results):

  • 2–4 weeks: Noticeable improvements in posture, core engagement, body awareness, and reduced stiffness.
  • 3 months: Increased strength, better flexibility, improved balance, and relief from minor aches or niggles.
  • 6 months: Visible muscle definition, enhanced endurance, smoother movement patterns, and more efficient daily motion.
  • 1 year: Significant core stability, long-term posture correction, stronger stabilizer muscles, and improved overall fitness.
  • 5 years: Sustained mobility, joint health, chronic pain prevention, better quality of life, and longevity benefits from consistent strength, flexibility, and posture awareness.
Is Pilates good for weight loss?

Pilates is excellent for building lean, well-defined muscles, improving posture, and strengthening your body but weight loss is largely about diet—around 80% of the results come from what you eat—so Pilates works best as a tool to sculpt your muscles, strengthen your core, and improve body composition alongside healthy eating.

How often should I practice Pilates for best results?

3 sessions a week deliver noticeable results in strength, posture, and control.

Is Pilates safe during pregnancy or postnatal recovery?

Prenatal: Yes! With certified instructor guidance, Pilates can be safely practiced up to the third trimester. Of course, certain movements are modified or restricted for safety of you and the baby but Pilates helps with strengthening core and pelvic muscles, improving posture, and helping ease common pregnancy discomforts.

Postnatal: Pilates supports recovery after childbirth by restoring core strength, posture, and overall alignment. Most women can start around 6–8 weeks after a normal delivery (depending on the doctor’s recommendation). Gradual, guided practice helps rebuild stability, reduce aches, and regain functional strength safely.

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