Purely Pilates Studio

I have been going to the Purely Pilates Studio for over 6 years. I started with just a mat class, once a week, but was soon hooked and for the last 4 years have been going twice a week - a mat class with Gemma and a class on the Reformer with Helen. I am always impressed by the attention given by both Gemma and Helen to my needs within the class - I had damaged both my shoulders (rotor cuffs) and had a problem with my back - and with each challenging exercise I am carefully checked. My back problem has gone and my shoulders are stronger, more flexible and pain free! I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Everyone at Purely Hove is delightful, dedicated and professional while creating a positive and relaxed, supportive atmosphere. I have been going to this studio for over a decade and always walk out feeling much better, physically and mentally - in fact, walking on air!

Having developed back problems 13 years ago, I started seeing Gemma at Purely Pilates. Over a few months, I saw significant changes in my core strength, flexibility and developed a better understanding of how I could help myself. Since then, the back pain I experienced has never returned and I feel Gemma's excellent support and guidance in classes have enabled me to fully enjoy a range of sports again.I have also attended sessions with other instructors and have been impressed with their knowledge, understanding and attention given to client's needs. I would thoroughly recommend Purely Pilates!

I have been attending Purely Pilates for just over 2 years now. I have one 1-1 session and one mat class session a week with Karen Hamer.I started doing Pilates here when I retired 2 years ago. I had spent 40 years slaving over a hot computer keyboard and my body was in a bit of a state. My muscles were sore, I was round shouldered, my back ached (with bouts of painful sciatica) and my core muscles had given up the ghost.Parts of my anatomy were pretty rigid and I did not get a good nights sleep because of muscle pain.While I still have some the usual aches and pains of getting older I am now in really good shape. My strength has improved immeasurably,my muscles are not sore, I no longer stoop, I am more flexible, my core is actually working again and my shape is improving . I feel a good twenty years younger physically. I no longer make old lady ooph sounds when getting up out of a chair. All this has been achieved without too much sweating .Karen is my main instructor and she is lovely. No two sessions are the same so I don't get bored. The sessions provide enough challenge to improve my physical state without exhausting me.I have had experience with a couple of other of the Pilates teachers at Purely Pilates and they are all very good technically and lovely people. The classes are small so it is easy for the instructor to see if you are doing the exercises correctly .They physically put you in the correct position if you're badly aligned so you don't damage yourself and get the best out of the class.I can thoroughly recommend Purely Pilates. It has made me fit for life.

A studio dedicated to Pilates (Mat, Reformer and Studio Sessions) in the heart of Hove. All of the instructors are friendly, highly qualified and adapt well to all levels from beginners to experienced Pilates clients! A perfect place to help with recovering from injuries because the classes and exercises can be adapted to your needs.I can't recommend the studio enough, I feel relaxed & energised after every class; it's a warm and friendly environment and it's transformed my body and core strength; it's also helped me improve my performance in other sports. 5 stars from me!

The tuition is to such a high standard both in the studio and on zoom. I feel so much stronger and have far less upper back and shoulder pain since I have been doing Pilates. Purely Pilates staff are all friendly, professional and helpful

Pilates at the Purely Pilates studio is a gift that keeps on giving! I have been a client of Gemma's for over 20 years and I can honestly say that I am stronger and more flexible than ever before. The studio is a friendly place to experience first class teaching and guidance, and I would recommend anyone, no matter what their age, to join any of the classes.

I've been lucky to be introduced to Purely Pilates nearly 8 years ago and have been working weekly with Karen on a 1/1 and with Gemma in the studio class ever since ! I so value their knowledge and experience and especially the level of care and individual attention they bring to their teaching .The sessions are never boring , never the same and the class size is so small you always get plenty of challenges and personal attention while keeping your body safe . The studio has been the perfect friendly place to recover from injuries and keep my ageing body flexible and strong and I can't recommend it enough .

Purely pilates is an amazing studio with wonderful teachers. I am taking reformer class a week due to a busier schedule now, but I have done mat, studio and online classes (during lockdowns/covid) along the years. I can't recommend the studio enough. I had the occasion to train with different teachers and they all are fantastic, very caring, knowledgeable and have a good eye to spot when something is wrong with our body and how to make you fonction better. They have aa hollistic approach. I have even followed my mat classes online during my holidays. If you are considering to get into Pilates, this is the place to go

Id practised Pilates on and off over several years with several different instructers and always felt as much as I loved it, always wanted it/them to be working me a little harder. I eventually became a member of a gym that Gemma was an instructor at and I was amazed by her classes. I actually felt where my body had been in use the next day. Unfortunately I left the gym and therefore the classes however when I decided to start practising Pilates again. I actually specifically searched for gemma and came across Purely Pilates. I was lucky enough to be able to get a last slot on one of the 6 week course. Although I joined really for Gemmas experience occasionally I cant make my class or Gemma has not been available and ive attended another class with other instructors and I have to say each of them I have found to be equally as lovely and experiencedClasses are always very friendly and relaxed and there is always a variety of moves in each class I attend and alternatives are available if you have injury or concerns. This is really a gem of a studio in Brighton with some really lovely and excellent instructors. it's one of those places you really dont want to tell as you want to keep it just for yourself but you really have to as its so wonderful .