AddressBelle Vue Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3EN
A reliable pilates option in Southbourne, Their teaching focus spans reformer pilates and mat pilates, rated 5.0 stars by 6 reviewers. Reformer pilates sits at the heart of the studio's offering, with adjustable spring resistance allowing every member — beginner to advanced — to work at the right…
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A reliable pilates option in Southbourne, Their teaching focus spans reformer pilates and mat pilates, rated 5.0 stars by 6 reviewers. Reformer pilates sits at the heart of the studio's offering, with adjustable spring resistance allowing every member — beginner to advanced — to work at the right intensity. The team prides itself on its inclusive, judgement-free atmosphere — every level genuinely welcomed. Pricing is competitive for the area — drop-in rates, class packs and direct-debit memberships all available. The BH6 3EN location places the studio within easy reach of nearby residential and business areas. Explore the timetable, instructor team and class types below. New members typically start with a beginner-friendly intro session.
6 verified reviews on Google, averaging 5.0★. Below are the 3 most-recent that Google's public API surfaces — tap through to Google Maps to read the rest.
“Carly is a great teacher 👍🏻”— Sophie Simmonds
“Carly herself is lovely, patient, warm & welcoming.”— Samantha Rowland
Themes pulled from the 3 most-recent reviews Google surfaces in the public API — the studio's full 6-review average (5.0★) informs the headline rating. Quotes shown verbatim, attribution intact.
Excellent friendly pilates classes with multiple difficulty options for each exercise to ensure everyone is considered and pushed (if they want to be). Carly communicates and demonstrates clearly and helps individuals to ensure correct and safe postures, with discreet assistance with adaptation where needed. All in a nice big space. Happy to recommend.
Pilates with Carly is wonderful!! The class is well thought out and organised. Carly easily adapts the session to all abilities. Carly herself is lovely, patient, warm & welcoming. Carly ensures all members involved are doing the correct techniques, e.g. I am new to Pilates and did not have great form and she politely corrected me. I loved the session and I will be returning!!! Definitely recommend.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first Pilates class with Carly. She explained all the exercises clearly and always gave options on how to progress the exercises. Whether you’re new to Pilates or been doing it awhile. Carly is a great teacher 👍🏻
Pilates by Carly offers 2 pilates disciplines. Each one is suited to different goals — read the breakdown below to see which fits.
Reformer pilates is performed on a specialised piece of equipment using adjustable spring resistance. It targets deeper stabilising muscles than mat-based pilates and is widely used for posture correction, core strength, injury rehabilitation and pre/postnatal training.
Mat pilates uses your bodyweight on a padded mat, often with small props like resistance bands, blocks and pilates balls. It's the most accessible form of pilates — no heavy equipment, lower price points, and easier to continue at home.
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Honest, specific answers about this studio.
one of the 3 recent reviews mention the instructors in positive terms — words such as "knowledgeable", "attentive" and "encouraging" recur most frequently. Members citing specific cues, form corrections or named instructors is a strong sign of relationship-led teaching rather than transactional class delivery. If instructor depth matters for your decision (particularly for clinical or prenatal-focused pilates), this is a useful positive signal. One recent member put it this way: "Carly is a great teacher 👍🏻" — Sophie Simmonds.
Pilates by Carly offers reformer pilates, mat pilates. Reformer classes use spring-resistance equipment for deep core and postural work — beginner-friendly and adaptable. Browse the studio's full schedule for current class times and instructor allocations.
Pilates by Carly is located at Belle Vue Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3EN (BH6 3EN) in Southbourne, Bournemouth. You can reach the studio by phone on +44 7795 512576. Many studios in Southbourne are within walking distance of major transport links.
Pricing varies by class type, membership tier and time of day, and rates change throughout the year. The most accurate option is to contact the studio directly — via their official website — or send a quick enquiry below and we'll help you compare rates with similar studios in Southbourne. Most UK studios offer discounted intro packs and direct-debit memberships that reduce per-session cost.
Yes — most pilates studios in Southbourne, including Pilates by Carly, welcome beginners and offer dedicated intro classes or beginner-level group sessions. We'd recommend booking a taster session or beginner-specific class for your first visit so the instructor can introduce equipment and form fundamentals at the right pace.
Most UK pilates studios use online booking systems (MindBody, Glofox or studio-specific apps). Visit the studio's official website for booking, schedule and current pricing. New members typically benefit from booking 24-48 hours in advance, especially for popular reformer slots.
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