Soul Athletic in Parkdale offers reformer pilates and barre classes as part of a 7-studio network with 300+ weekly sessions. The studio welcomes all fitness levels including beginners and prenatal clients. Open 7 days and rated 4.8 stars from 71 reviews.
Class size
12
Equipment
Reformer machines; dumbbells ranging 1.85kg–8kg used in Reformer Strength classes; jumpboard used in Reformer Active.
Studio type
Family-run reformer Pilates studio chain with 7 locations across Bayside Melbourne (Parkdale, Beaumaris, Black Rock, Sandringham, Elwood, Middle Park) and Tugun, Gold Coast. Parkdale studio is upstairs at 77 Parkers Road.
Classes & who they suit
Here's how the class types differ and who each one is for.
Reformer Flow
Beginner-friendly· 45 min
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
Intermediate· 45 min
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. 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. 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 designed specifically for brand new clients with supportive, low-impact approach and optional advancements. Private classes also available to learn basics and get comfortable on the machine.
Pre & post-natal clients
Reformer - Flow and Reformer - Strength classes suitable for prenatal clients with medical clearance and low-risk pregnancy.
Injury management
Reformer - Flow recommended for those with injuries impacting ability to complete group classes, as Active class pace is faster and unable to adjust for injuries.
Maybe not for you if… Maybe not for you if you are pregnant and considering Active classes, as these are explicitly not suitable for prenatal clients at any stage of pregnancy.
Pricing
Casual drop-ins, class packs and memberships — plus the cancellation policy.
Class packs
10-class pack
Expires 6 months from first booked class
$285$28.50 / class
20-class pack
Expires 6 months from first booked class
$500$25 / class
Memberships
All-Studio membership
Access all 7 studios with one membership; over 350 classes available per week
$500
Is the intro offer good value? Two intro offers available: 3 classes for $60 (valid 14 days) or 5 classes for $50 (valid 14 days). The 5-class offer at $10 per class represents excellent value compared to typical casual rates.
When can I go?
Here's the rhythm of the week and what to know about booking.
Early morning · 5:15am onwards
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Classes starting as early as 5:15am weekdays across 7 studios.
Evening · until 8:15pm
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Last classes at 8:15pm available 7 days a week.
All week · 7 days
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Over 350 classes available per week across all 7 studios.