FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - BERLIN
CLASSES
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We offer daily 45-60 minute RIDE, Barre, HIIT, Yoga, Mat Pilates, and Reformer Pilates group classes.
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Before coming to your first class, please note that it will take some time to get changed, familiarize yourself with the studio and set up your bike, therefore, we kindly ask you to show up at least 15 minutes before your class is scheduled to start.
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Our doors close promptly at the start of each class and are not opened again until the class is over. If you are late to your class you will not be permitted in and you will lose your class credit. Please show up to the studio at least 5-15 minutes before your class is scheduled to start.
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Of course, our classes are suited to challenge you at any level and our instructors are always providing modifications and adjustments to suit your needs. For an introduction to Reformer classes, please take 3 Reformer Method classes and for an introduction to RIDE classes, you may take our RIDE Method classes. All other classes are open for all levels!
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Just bring your gym gear. We've got everything else covered from cycling shoes, towels, hair dryers, lockers, and fresh water from our filtered Leogant fountain, just remember to bring a bottle to fill up or you can also buy a BECYCLE & BEYOND bottle in the studio. Bring grippy socks for Reformer, Mat Pilates or Barre classes or purchase them in the studio.
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A RIDE class is an Indoor cycling class, also known as spin class – a high-energy fitness workout conducted on a stationary bike. It combines cardiovascular exercise with strength training, offering a dynamic and intense workout experience. At BECYCLE, our RIDE classes are designed to be performance-driven. We combine power and rhythm-based workouts, with a strong focus on performance metrics displayed on the bike’s console. While riding to curated music that enhances both atmosphere and energy, we utilize RPM and Watts to keep us accountable, track progress, and maximize individual performance. Additionally, we use Performance IQ technology to track and rank your metrics onto a leaderboard at the end of each class so that you can see where you stood amongst the group! These classes take place in our RIDE rooms.
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A REFINE class is any class that takes place on a mat in our REFINE Rooms: Barre, Mat Pilates, Yoga, HIIT, and STRENGTH.
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A REFORMER class is a Reformer Pilates class that takes place on a Reformer machine. These classes take place in our REFORMER rooms. What makes our Reformer classes stand out is our attention to the quality of the movement, cueing for functional alignment and breathing techniques to call attention to the mind-body concentration that deepens the specificity of each exercise.
At BEYOND, we honour the importance of functional and integrated movement. All of our instructors are extensively trained and qualified in Pilates, ensuring that they understand the “why” of each exercise and can facilitate a meaningful experience aimed at health and longevity.
We craft an intentional experience for our students, carefully planning how the flow from one movement will lead to the next, and considering how to best counteract the stress of daily life.
Please note: Grippy socks are required for these classes!
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Yes, here are a few rules we live by:
• Always check yourself into class with our staff and instructors before you head into your workout.
• Doors close at the exact starting time of class, so you must be in the room before the class start time, 5-10 minutes is best.
• Late-comers disrupt the flow of the class and will not be permitted in.
• If you must leave class early for any reason, please tell the instructor ahead of time or signal to them on your way out that you’re OK and nothing is wrong.
• If you choose to stay for the end of class stretch period, please stay for the whole part.
• Please do not bring your phones into your workout, take this time to disconnect.
• Always be respectful to your instructors, your fellow workout buddies and last but not least, our staff.
• Please try to only take 1 towel for your shower and keep your showers timely to not cause long waiting lines.
CREDITS & MEMBERSHIPS
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A credit is what you purchase to book into our classes! 1 credit = 1 class. Please note: there is a price difference between our RIDE&REFINE credits, and our REFORMER credits.
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You can purchase our First-Time Special Offers.
Note* You have the option to choose between the RIDE&REFINE 2for1 special or the REFINE&REFORMER 2for1 special – only purchasable once per customer.
BOOKING
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Here are the steps to book into a class with us:
Create an account.
Purchase some credits.
Book yourself into a class via the class schedule.
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Cancel at least 12 hours before your class via your account, so that we can fill your spot with a customer on the waiting list. Otherwise, you will be marked as a no-show and lose your class credit. There may be a penalty charge of 19€, if you are on the 6 week challenge or any monthly subscription and fail to show up to class.
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If a class is full and you’d still like to book into it, you will be added to the waitlist.
If a spot then becomes available more than 3 hours before a class, you'll automatically be booked in and receive an email confirmation. The waitlist works on a first-come, first-served basis.
What if a spot opens up after 10 pm for an early class ( 7am-9am)? You'll get an email to confirm your spot.
What happens if a class is less than 3 hrs away? Everyone on the waitlist gets an email with a link when a spot opens up. The first person to click the link gets the spot.
When does the online waitlist stop working? The online waitlist stops 10 mins before the class starts.
Are there cancellation rules for the waitlist? Normal cancellation rules apply, so manage your waitlist entries carefully.
STUDIO
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We have 4 locations in Berlin:
-BECYCLE, Mitte - Brunnenstraße 24, 10119 Berlin
-BEYOND, Mitte - Brunnenstraße 173, 10115 Berlin
-BEYOND, Xberg - Reichenberger Str. 36, 10999 Berlin
-BEYOND, Cburg -Pestalozzistraße 56 10627
And one location in Dusseldorf:
-BECYCLE, Stadtmitte - Oststraße 54-56, 40211 Düsseldorf
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Our BEYOND Charlottenburg and BEYOND Mitte studios operate without a reception. Please do your class check-in with your instructor before the class and for any questions always email us at hello@becycle.de.
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Yes, we have lockers for you to secure your items at each studio. Please don’t leave any valuables unlocked.
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We have showers and locker rooms at all of our BECYCLE and BEYOND locations except for BEYOND Mitte, where you are welcome to use the showers across the street at our BECYCLE Mitte location.
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Yes, we provide cycling shoes free of charge from sizes 36-49 for all RIDE classes. If you would like to bring your own shoes, please note that we use the SPD click system.
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Our staff will always conduct their rounds at the end of each class and keep anything found in our lost & found, simply send us an email and come back to the studio as soon as you can to retrieve anything!
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Always email us at hello@becycle.de with any questions or concerns.
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Indoor cycling, yoga, barre, reformer pilates, and mat pilates are good choices of activity during pregnancy. Always talk to your obstetrician before coming in, particularly in your first trimester. It is your responsibility to modify exercises where necessary and even decide against classes that may be too strenuous. Always let your instructor know if you are pregnant before you start your class. We also offer prenatal yoga every week. For Reformer pilates, please join our prenatal reformer classes first or book into a private Reformer prenatal class.