From 25,350 Sessions to 20 Reformers: Our Pilates Evolution
Jul 23, 2025
When I first started teaching at R1SE in 2017, we had one mission: help people move better, feel better, and live stronger. Back then, we were a small but mighty team with a deep love for movement and an even deeper belief in transformation. We started with 3 signature yoga classes - Power, Flex and Chill, soon after adding Mat based Pilates. Fast forward to today, and we’ve delivered over 25,350 Pilates sessions. That number still blows my mind.
But numbers only tell part of the story.
For Chris, R1SE's founder, Pilates wasn’t just a method—it was a lifeline. He once said to me, “My back was so bad that I just couldn't sit. Moving was not too bad, but sitting was really painful. I had to lie in the aisle at the cinema or on the back seat of a car." Pilates quite literally helped him return to life. That’s why this next chapter feels so personal—for all of us.
We’re stepping into a bold new era: 20 brand-new Reformer Pilates machines, three signature session types, and yes—Hot Reformer is on the horizon.
This isn’t just more kit (at R1SE we mostly believe that your body is enough) It’s about elevating your experience. Reformer Pilates allows for deeper resistance, more precision, and next-level strength and mobility. It’s the natural evolution of everything we’ve built so far.
And we’re not stopping there. We’ll be launching Reformer Instructor Training through the R1SE Academy, partnering with an industry-leading training provider to support the next generation of movement professionals. Whether you're looking to teach or simply deepen your understanding, this will be the gold standard.
To match this evolution, we’re introducing something new: a flexible, credits-based pricing system. You’ll be able to purchase credit packs (or weekly credits) and use them across any R1SE service—from Reformer, to Ice & Iron, to Breathwork. More choice. More freedom. More alignment with your goals.
For those of you who’ve been with us since the beginning—thank you. You’ve helped build this community. And for those just joining us: you’re stepping into something powerful.
This isn’t just a new chapter. It’s a new level.
Let’s move into it—together.
If you''re new to R1SE click below to check out our two intro offers. Come to R1SE either 4 times or an unlimited times in 2 weeks and see if we could help you be your best self.
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