Ruby Thornton-Mackay
Ruby teaches reformer Pilates in Melbourne, with a focus on strength. Ruby's classes are short, 45 minutes each, and most start early in the morning.
6 classes in the next two weeks at Upstate South Melbourne.
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Ruby leads 6 classes in the next two weeks at Upstate South Melbourne. Coming up:
Friday 13 November
The practice
Compared with the rest of Melbourne, Ruby leans toward Strength 4.8×, Reformer 2.8× and Core and pelvic floor 2×.
How Ruby's classes feelStyles, energy and the body, against the rest of MelbourneAbout Ruby Thornton-Mackay
Ruby teaches reformer Pilates in Melbourne, with a focus on strength. Ruby's classes are short, 45 minutes each, and most start early in the morning. Ruby's sessions are based at Upstate South Melbourne in South Melbourne, where the reformer work is the core of the week. If you want a strong, focused practice before the day begins, Ruby's classes offer that rhythm.
It suits you if
- you want strength work before the day starts
- you like focused reformer sessions
- an early start and a short session fit your week
At a glance
6classes in two weeks
1studio
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What Ruby teaches
Ruby's classes are built around Pilates on the reformer, the apparatus that uses springs and a sliding carriage. Ruby's work centers on strength, and the classes carry a strong, energetic character. The power reformer strength class is one example of how Ruby's sessions look: a steady, demanding hour in miniature, shaped into 45 minutes.
Most of what Ruby offers is reformer work, so the rhythm of each class stays consistent. You can expect the same focus on controlled movement and strength from one session to the next.
When and where Ruby teaches
Ruby's classes start early, most of them before 9am. The earliest start is 6am and the latest is 8am, and 6am, 7am and 8am are the times that come up most. Friday is the day when Ruby's classes are most frequent, which makes it the easiest day to build a session into your week.
At Upstate South Melbourne in South Melbourne, Ruby's classes are held in one studio. Because the sessions are short and early, they fit well into a routine that starts with movement.
Ruby Thornton-Mackay: questions and answers
What does Ruby teach?
Ruby leads reformer Pilates classes that focus on strength. Most of Ruby's classes are 45 minutes long and start early in the morning, with the earliest at 6am and the latest at 8am.
Where does Ruby teach?
Ruby's classes run at Upstate South Melbourne in South Melbourne. Most of Ruby's sessions start before 9am, so mornings are the time to look for Ruby's classes.
When do Ruby's classes run?
Ruby's classes start between 6am and 8am, with 6am, 7am and 8am the most common start times. Friday is the day with the most classes in Ruby's week.
How long are Ruby's classes?
Ruby's classes are 45 minutes long. The power reformer strength class at Upstate South Melbourne is one example of what Ruby leads.
Are Ruby's classes right for me?
Ruby's classes are a good fit if you want a focused reformer session early in the day. Ruby's power reformer strength class is built around a steady, strong pace in a short 45 minute session.
How do I book a class with Ruby?
Choose a class above. Booking happens on the studio's own page, so you pay the studio directly.