Joseph Pilates is often quoted as saying that in ten sessions you will feel the difference, in twenty you will see the difference, and in thirty you will have a whole new body. Nearly a century later, the question we hear most at Afitness Pilates in St. Albert is still the same: how often do I actually need to come? This guide gives realistic answers for strength, toning, flexibility, and weight management, and explains how to build a weekly routine with reformer, hot mat, ba

Afitness Pilates is a women only studio, and that single decision shapes everything about how our classes feel. If you have been searching for a women only gym, a ladies only Pilates studio, or a female only fitness class in St. Albert or Edmonton, this guide explains what women only means in practice, why women choose it, and what to expect when you walk in. What does women only mean at Afitness? Every class on the schedule is for women. Our instructors are women. The studio

Pilates, yoga, and barre are often grouped together as low impact classes, and from the outside they can look similar: mats, bare feet or grip socks, calm rooms, controlled movement. In practice they train the body in different ways. If you are deciding what to try first in St. Albert or Edmonton, this guide explains what each one does, who it suits, and how to combine them. What is Pilates? Pilates is a strength and control system developed by Joseph Pilates in the early twe

Walking into a new studio for the first time is the hardest part of starting. Once you know where to park, what to wear, how early to arrive, and what the rules are, the rest is just a workout. This guide covers everything a first timer needs to know before a class at Afitness Pilates in St. Albert. How do I book my first class? All bookings are made through Momence, either on the web booking page linked from our site or in the Momence app. Create an account, purchase an intr

Red light therapy has moved from professional sports recovery rooms into wellness studios, and Afitness Pilates offers it alongside our reformer and hot classes in St. Albert. Because it is still new to many people, we get a lot of questions about what it is, what it does, and whether it is worth adding to a workout routine. This guide answers the most common ones. What is red light therapy? Red light therapy, sometimes called photobiomodulation or low level light therapy, ex

Hot Strength is the newest class format at Afitness Pilates in St. Albert, and it is different from everything else on our schedule. It is not Pilates. It is a heated, bootcamp style strength and conditioning class built for women who want to lift, sweat, and leave the room feeling like they trained hard. This guide answers the questions we have been asked since the class launched. What is Hot Strength? Hot Strength is a 50 minute heated class that combines weight training, b

Barre has a reputation for tiny movements and shaking legs, and heated barre takes that experience and turns the intensity up. If you have been looking for hot barre classes in St. Albert or Edmonton and want to know what you are signing up for, this guide covers what the class is, how it compares with Pilates, who it suits, and how to prepare. What is barre? Barre is a low impact strength class inspired by ballet conditioning, Pilates, and functional training. The signature

One of the first questions anyone asks before trying a studio is simple: how much is it going to cost? This guide lays out every way to pay for classes at Afitness Pilates in St. Albert, explains who each option suits, and answers the common questions about memberships, class packs, cancellations, and intro offers. Prices below are current as of October 2026. The booking page always shows the live prices. What is the cheapest way to try Afitness? Start with an intro offer. Af

Reformer Pilates has become one of the most searched fitness classes in St. Albert and Edmonton, and for good reason. It builds long, strong muscles, it is gentle on the joints, and it is adaptable for everyone from complete beginners to athletes. If you are considering your first reformer class at Afitness Pilates, this guide answers the questions we hear most often. What is a Pilates reformer? A reformer is a piece of Pilates equipment that looks like a low bed frame with a

If you have been searching for hot Pilates in St. Albert or on the north side of Edmonton, you have probably noticed that most studios describe their classes in a few vague words and leave the rest to your imagination. This guide answers the questions women actually ask us before they book their first heated class at Afitness Pilates: what the class is, how hot the room really gets, whether beginners can keep up, what to wear, and what results to expect. What is hot Pilates?

If you’ve ever taken a Pilates class, you know the room is usually calm and quiet. Everyone is focused, breathing, moving slowly, and the instructor is giving gentle cues. But inside your head… the thoughts are usually a little different. The funny thing is, most women in the room are probably thinking the exact same things — we just don’t say them out loud. Here are a few thoughts that seem to cross almost every woman’s mind during a Pilates class. “Is everyone else struggli