Discover Springboard Pilates:

Pilates for Strength

Build strength you can feel, confidence you can trust & movement that supports real life

Springboard Pilates at Shape It Up Studio is for people who want to feel stronger, more capable, and more confident in their bodies without feeling pushed, overwhelmed, or worried about getting it wrong.

It’s especially powerful if you want strength that carries over into everyday life: walking, lifting, travelling, running, skiing, or simply moving without hesitation or fear.

Springboard Pilates helps you do more in class, but most importantly, out in the world.

Why people choose Springboard Pilates

People start Springboard Pilates because they want to:

  • build real, usable strength
  • feel more stable and supported as they move
  • protect joints while still challenging muscles
  • improve balance, posture, and confidence
  • become mentally calmer and more grounded
  • keep doing the activities they love as they get older

The springs give you feedback and support so you move with control. Your strength is challenged safely, at your own pace.

What is Springboard Pilates?

Springboard Pilates uses a wall-mounted board with adjustable springs to add resistance and support to Pilates exercises.

You’ll work standing, seated, and on the mat.
The springs help guide your movement, making exercises feel clear, purposeful, and surprisingly effective.

It’s a full-body workout that focuses on:

  • strength
  • stability
  • mobility
  • coordination

And because the resistance is adjustable, it works just as well if you’re new to strength training as it does if you’re already active.

“I have started running again which is now supported by new strength which I have built over the last few months”

“I went skiing this year and kept up with my kids. I’m in my 60s, and I honestly don’t think I could have done that without Springboard.”

What to expect at Shape It Up Pilates

Springboard classes at Shape It Up Pilates are small and supportive, with a maximum of 7 people per session.

That means:

  • personal guidance
  • exercises adapted to you
  • time to ask questions
  • space to build strength without pressure

Our studio is located in Churchside Arcade, Rugby, and our experienced teachers focus on helping you move well, feel safe, and get stronger in a way that suits your body.

Springboard Pilates Membership Options

A single Springboard class is £18.
Most people choose a membership so they can build strength consistently, for better value.

If you’re not sure where to start, we’re always happy to help you choose the right option. Get in touch.

BEST VALUE

Best of Both

  • The best of both! 1 Mat Pilates class and 1 Springboard Pilates class a week
  • Develop your stability and mobility in your Mat classes whilst building your strength and control with the resistance and support of the Springboard

BEST FLEXIBILITY

6 Pack Springboard

  • Enjoy 6 Springboard Pilates classes within 12 weeks, to suit your lifestyle
  • Safely build your strength and benefit from the support and encouragement you will receive during small group sessions

Springboard FAQ’s

What is a Springboard?
The Springboard is a unique piece of exercise equipment which is a wall-mounted board with various springs and attachment points.
How does it work?
You use the springs for resistance and support while doing exercises like stretching, and strengthening.
What are the benefits?
Many of the exercises are done standing, challenging your balance, alignment and core strength, the springs provide resistance, which has been proven to help maintain our bone density and muscle strength. It is a full body workout which is versatile and packed with variety.
How will I benefit from doing a Springboard class?
The springs, attached to the Springboard, provide you with resistance which can help you progress your strength, balance and workout intensity. The springs also offer smooth support which can help you achieve a deeper stretch and master more challenging exercises, enhancing your overall strength and flexibility.
Is it suitable for Beginners?
Pilates with the Springboard is customisable, we can adapt the exercises to suit your current mobility and strength. The group is small, no more than 7 in a class and your teacher is there to guide and coach you on how to get the best from your session.
What is the difference between a Pilates Reformer and Springboard Pilates?
Springboard: Uses springs on a wall-mounted board for resistance, offering a dynamic and customisable Pilates workout. It is accessible for everyone in standing, seated in balance and floor exercises, a versatile experience.

Reformer: Involves a sliding platform and moving carriage with springs, adding challenge and control to traditional Pilates movements.

Both are great for improving strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. The choice between them depends on personal preference and the type of workout experience you are looking for, we are here to guide you.

Is Pilates Springboard expensive?
We believe that Pilates Springboard will take your body to the next level, whether that be from Beginner level or for those who have lots of Pilates experience.

If you are interested in keeping your body strong and supple without injury alongside a fun and sociable atmosphere then these classes are for you. The Springboard classes cost just a few pounds more than our regular mat classes and they are worth every penny!

I have a bad back, would Springboard Pilates be suitable for me?
Pilates exercises are used by Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors and Consultants to help people recover from back pain and injury. Depending on your situation, you may need to start your Pilates practice on the mat, slowly build your strength and then progress onto the Springboard, where you can develop your body and greatly reduce your chance of re-experiencing back pain.