Soul Athletic in Black Rock offers reformer pilates and barre classes as part of a 7-studio network with 300+ weekly classes. The studio welcomes all levels including beginners and prenatal clients. Open 7 days and rated 4.9 stars from 33 reviews.
Class size
small class sizes of no more than 12 clients per class
Equipment
reformer machine, weighted dumbbells ranging 1.85kg to 8kg
Studio type
family-run reformer Pilates studio
Classes & who they suit
Here's how the class types differ and who each one is for.
Reformer Flow
beginner friendly· 45 mins
This class is designed to have you walking away after the 45minute class, feeling good within your own body. Making you feel supported, confident and stronger within your own ability. Suitable for all clients, including beginners and regulars. Low impact, flowing, dynamic class. You will enjoy the fundamentals of reformer pilates, with some optional advancements along the way, giving you a total body workout without leaving you feel exhausted. We recommend this class as a starting point before moving into our other class styles. Suitable for pre & post-natal, provided you have medical clearance and are enjoying a low-risk pregnancy.
Reformer Active
45 mins
Active classes are available if you are feeling comfortable in our Reformer Flow and ready to step it up. Ready to take things up a notch? This class offers more advanced variations, blending low-impact movement with touches of cardio and strength-focused work. Expect short bursts of heart-rate-lifting fun and that familiar love-hate muscle burn. You’ll move through a mix of balance and stability challenges, strong and dynamic sequences, and even the occasional jumpboard for added power. You’ll leave feeling a little sweaty, energised, and progressively stronger after every session. If you have an injury that is impacting your ability to complete group classes, we recommend you attending our Reformer Flow or Strength to ensure our instructors can support you. Active classes are not suitable for Prenatal clients at any stage of their pregnancy.
Reformer Strength
45 min
Build power, tone your muscles, and feel stronger! Overtime, you will build muscle, increase strength and increase your bone density through resistance training on a reformer machine. Expect this class to be slower in pace, increasing resistance to focus on muscle groups to reach 70-80% of your max potential. Or in, Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) around a rating of 8 out of 10 in the last few reps of exercises/rounds. We have introduced new weights to our existing props now ranging between 1.85kg to 8kg dumbbells across all studios. Start where you feel comfortable, this class will be levelled for all clients. Strength Classes are suitable for Prenatal clients, provided low risk and cleared by medical professional to attend group exercise. Suitable for new clients - as this class is slower in pace, with spring options based on your existing strength.
Reformer Barreformer
Is Soul Athletic right for you?
Absolute beginners
Reformer Flow class is specifically designed for brand new clients with optional advancements to build confidence and comfort.
Prenatal clients
Reformer Flow and Strength classes are suitable for low-risk pregnancies with medical clearance.
Postnatal clients
Reformer Flow class explicitly suitable for post-natal recovery with appropriate modifications.
Busy professionals
Over 350 classes per week across 7 studios, with early morning (5:15am) and late evening (8:15pm) options.
Those with injuries
Reformer Flow and Strength classes recommended for injury management; faster-paced Active class not recommended for active injuries.
Maybe not for you if… Maybe not for you if you have an active injury impacting your ability to complete group classes, as Active classes move at a faster pace and cannot adjust for injuries.
Pricing
Casual drop-ins, class packs and memberships — plus the cancellation policy.
Casual
Casual class
Pay as you go
$35/ class
Class packs
10-class pack
Expires 6 months
$285$28.50 / class
20-class pack
Expires 6 months
$500$25 / class
Is the intro offer good value? New client intro offers excellent value: 3 classes for $60 ($20 per class) or 5 classes for $50 ($10 per class) are both significantly cheaper than pack rates, valid for 14 days.
When can I go?
Here's the rhythm of the week and what to know about booking.
Early morning · 5:15–6:30 AM
Peak
Classes starting as early as 5:15am weekdays across all studios.
Morning to evening · 6:30 AM–8:15 PM
Peak
Over 350 classes available per week; last classes at 8:15pm weekdays.