What We Do

  • Pilates Mat Classes
  • Pilates Reformer Studio

Mat classes are a modern take on classical Pilates, drawing on other disciplines such as yoga and ballet, whilst using lots of small equipment to isolate particular muscle groups, provide additional challenge or support and keep things interesting, with no two classes being exactly the same – all reassuringly wrapped up in the underlying principles of Pilates.

 

Classes are friendly, welcoming and fun yet still challenging, whilst being tailored to the needs of individuals within the class setting. At Rock Pilates you won’t find overwhelming class sizes, so you can get more focused support at your own pace.

 

All the equipment is already provided for you, so there’s no need to invest in anything except that little bit of time in the week just for you, but you’re always welcome to bring your own mat if you would like!

The studio equipment is ideal if you’re looking for personal, 1:1 attention, and is highly effective at building strength, whether the goal is to rehabilitate an injury or just get a workout!

 

The studio houses two Reformers with towers and benches, a Pilates chair, and various other apparatus. The equipment uses adjustable strings, straps and pulleys to provide resistance and support, helping you target specific muscles and joints to either support or challenge them depending on your needs and goals.

 

With two Reformers, you can choose to work out alone or with a friend to share the cost. Whichever you choose, you will receive focused tuition throughout, with sessions individually tailored to meet your needs and capabilities.

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Ethos

Rock Pilates is about mastering stretch and strength with control, encouraging endurance and challenging ourselves to develop a strong core and agile, well-balanced body and mind. The aim is to give you the techniques, knowledge and awareness you need to become stronger and fitter, more resilient to injury, leaner, toned and more agile than before, so you can get on with enjoying living a longer, happier, healthier life.

Rock Pilates Location

Rock Pilates UK’s Reformer Fitness and Rehab studio is nestled at the foot of the South Downs in a small Washington hamlet in picturesque surroundings. Just off the A24, close to Storrington, Ashington, Sullington and Thakeham and only 15 minutes from Horsham and Worthing, the nearby villages of Findon, Steyning, West Chiltington, Dial Post, Partridge Green and Bramber are all within easy reach.

About Arlette

Arlette is a former professional dancer, with a career journeying from ballet, to the Moulin Rouge, to Argentine Tango.

 

However, an early injury to her spine meant initially having to hang up her dance shoes and change careers, until she discovered Pilates. Pilates helped her to better understand her injury, move more efficiently, and prevent further injury in the future. She was amazed at the beneficial effects and speed with which Pilates helped her regain her strength and flexibility, to overcome her injury and return to dance. As a result, she has been able to continue performing and teaching dance and exercise to this day.

 

It was this powerful experience that first inspired her to become a qualified, Level 3 Pilates instructor in 2017, initially working for 2 years alongside osteopaths in a clinical setting. Since then, she has used her experience, knowledge and training to help hundreds of others achieve their goals, whether that be recovering from injury/rehabilitation support, enhancing sports performance, or just improving their general fitness.