Your first month at Rise. Four classes, £45.

Our York studio is at 20 Toft Green, York, YO1 6JT. You can find directions in the location section of this page.

We run classes throughout the week, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, so you can train around work and life. Use the timetable on this page to see exact class times and book the slots that suit you.

Yes. The four-class intro gives you time to learn the reformer, meet the instructors, and build confidence. We will help you choose a suitable first class.

Read our beginners guide to your first reformer class

Never stuck with the gym? Why this is different

How to choose a reformer pilates studio in York

No. The reformer supports your body while you build strength, so you work within your own range from the first class. Most of our members had never done Pilates before joining, and every exercise can be adapted up or down during class.

How reformer pilates supports back pain recovery

Strength after 45: why muscle is the whole game

That usually comes down to teaching. With light springs and no correction it is easy to drift through a class without really working. Our instructors set your springs, correct your positioning and progress you week by week, which is why members tell us they feel muscles they did not know they had.

How progressive overload builds real strength on the reformer

You are paying for coaching, not access to equipment. Classes are small, the instructor knows your goals and any injuries, and every session is programmed so you progress safely. Members tend to compare it with physio or personal training rather than a gym, and next to those it costs a fraction as much.

See every price at every studio

Start with four classes for £45 using the email form on this page. You can check the timetable first, then we will help you choose the right first class.

Wear comfortable, form-fitting workout clothes and bring a water bottle. We recommend grip socks for hygiene and safety, and you can buy them at the studio if you need them.

You can cancel up to 12 hours before your class through our app or website at no charge. Late cancellations may use a credit from your membership, but we are always understanding of emergencies.

Rise York is at 20 Toft Green, just inside the city walls and a short walk from York station.

There's no dedicated studio car park. The nearest on-street options are Micklegate or Priory Street. They use Pay by Phone, cost £3 for up to 1 hour, and are free on Sundays from 8.00am to 1.00pm. If you'd rather use a car park, Nunnery Lane is a short walk away and has EV charging. If you have a York residents' Minster Badge, discounts apply on Micklegate, Priory Street and at Nunnery Lane. It can get busy at times, so plan ahead and give yourself extra time at peak times.

Yes. The 4-class start is the best value for a first month, but you can also buy a single class.