Before the burn.
What to expect, what to bring, and how it all works.
Questions
The ones we get asked
Classes
What is Hot Pilates?
Hot Pilates is a low-impact, high-intensity workout performed in a heated room. It combines the benefits of Pilates with the added challenge of heat to improve flexibility, enhance blood circulation and boost cardiovascular health. Classes suit all fitness levels and mats are included. If you are recovering from an injury, check with your healthcare provider first, and tell your instructor so they can modify exercises for you.
What is Lagree, and what's the Megaformer?
Lagree is a slow, high-intensity strength method performed on the Megaformer, a spring-loaded machine that builds strength and endurance with almost no impact on your joints. Controlled, relentless, full-body, the perfect counterpart to Hot Pilates.
Are all classes heated?
No. Hot Pilates is heated, Lagree runs at room temperature, so you can pick either.
How hot does Hot Pilates get?
37°C and above, depending on the class type, with professional ventilation throughout. Sweating a lot is normal. If you feel unwell at any point, take a break and your instructor will help.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Absolutely. Hot Pilates works for every fitness level. Start with an introductory class, and your instructor will guide you through the movements.
How often should I attend?
Two to three times a week suits most people, and turning up consistently matters more than turning up often. Our formats vary enough to keep it interesting, and rest days still count.
Before your first class
When should I arrive?
The studio opens 15 minutes before class. Come at least 5 minutes early so you can settle in, and for Lagree so your instructor can set the machine up with you. Once class has started we cannot let you in, for safety and so the class is not interrupted.
Do I need to bring a mat?
No. We provide premium studio mats for every Hot Pilates class. Mats are laid out for you before class starts, disinfected after every class and deep cleaned daily. Lagree needs no mat, the Megaformer is your setup.
What do I need for class?
A water bottle and comfortable workout clothes. For Hot Pilates, mats and mat towels are provided, and covering your mat with a towel is required. Extra towels are €3 to rent. Shoes are not allowed in the studio. Grip socks are required for Lagree and optional for Hot Pilates.
What should I wear?
Something you can move in, made of sweat-wicking fabric if possible. For Lagree, something fitted works best, so your instructor can see your alignment on the machine. A t-shirt or tank top is required, and we do not allow training shirtless. The studio is shoe-free to ensure the cleanest, most hygienic space for all participants.
Can I join if I am pregnant?
Check with your doctor first. If they are happy for you to train, tell your instructor before class so they can adapt the movements for you.
The studio
What size are the classes?
14 to 16 in the heated room, and 10 in the Lagree room. Studio mats are included in every Hot Pilates booking and laid out for you before class, so there is room to move and nothing feels crowded.
Do you have showers?
Yes. There is a women's-only changing room with a communal shower, and a gender-neutral changing room with private cubicles. Dyson hair dryers, shampoo and conditioner are provided, and shower towels are available to rent. Please keep showers brief so everyone gets a turn.
Booking and cancelling
Are you on MyClubs or ClassPass?
Unfortunately no, we are not on MyClubs or ClassPass. This allows us to maintain exceptional quality, avoid overcrowding our amenities, and build genuine connections with each member. We run our own intro offers and seasonal sales instead.
What if I need to cancel?
To ensure we can offer your spot to another participant, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled class to receive a full refund. Later than that and the class is not refunded. Every member gets one late cancellation forgiven each month, but it is not automatic: message us and sign yourself out of the class. You can cancel through Eversports.
Still stuck
Ask us directly
- Memberships
- Prices, credits and what suits you: see the plans.
- Anything else
- studio@alchemy37.com · +43 660 8919070