Forget the sticky dance floors and regretful Sunday mornings – there’s a new kind of club in town, and it’s got better lighting, comfier outfits, and a lot more endorphins. Welcome to the rise of the Pilates club – where the only thing getting lit is your core.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and if you’ve never heard of Endo before, here’s a stat that might surprise you: 1 in 7 women in Australia are living with this condition. Yet, despite being so common, it still takes an average of 6.5 years to receive a diagnosis. That’s six years of being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told that excruciating pain is “just part of being a woman.” But here’s the thing - it’s not.

To help you feel confident and ready for your first class, we’ve put together this beginner’s guide on what to wear, what to bring, and what to expect. By the end of this article, you’ll feel ready to hit the Reformer bed like a pro.