Spotlight: Rise Reformer Pilates
State-of-the-art reformer Pilates on Acorn Road with flexible memberships and no long-term commitment — Rise opened in Jesmond in late 2024 and is already a local favourite.
Reformer Pilates has exploded in popularity in recent years, and Jesmond now has its own dedicated studio. Rise Reformer Pilates opened on Acorn Road in late 2024 and quickly established itself as a go-to for locals seeking a low-impact, high-results workout.
The Studio
Located at 50-56 Acorn Road, the studio is kitted out with modern reformer machines and runs more than 30 classes per week across seven days — from early morning to evening. Whether you prefer a 6.30am session before work or an evening wind-down, there is likely a slot that fits.
Classes and Levels
Sessions cater to beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners, with a team of seven instructors each bringing their own style and expertise. The small group format means individual attention and proper form correction, which is important on a reformer where technique matters.
Membership Options
Rise keeps things flexible. The Bronze plan offers four classes per month — ideal for easing in. Silver covers nine sessions for those building a habit, and Gold provides 14 classes for committed regulars. There are no long-term contracts, making it low-risk to try.
Why Jesmond Loves It
Reformer Pilates suits a wide range of people: runners wanting to strengthen neglected muscles, desk workers with tight hips, post-natal women rebuilding core strength, or anyone who finds traditional gym sessions uninspiring. Rise brings all of this to Jesmond's main shopping street — no excuse not to try.