Skip to content
Sign in

BUMP Whitten Oval

BUMP Whitten Oval is a studio in Footscray with classes in Pilates and reformer Pilates. About 168 classes a week with 17 facilitators, busiest on Thursdays and Mondays. Most classes start in the morning.

155 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
  • Their week, every SundayIn one email with everyone you follow, on Sunday mornings.
  • First to hear of workshops and retreatsAs soon as they are announced.
Schedule, events and newsBUMP Whitten Oval in your Sunday digest
BUMP Whitten Oval, in your Sunday email
  • The classes that match your needs
  • Workshops, retreats and trainings, as soon as they're announced
  • One email on Sunday mornings, with everyone you follow

No password. The studio is saved on this device right away.

Coming up

Today

The calendar: 155 classes this weekEvery class, day by day, and the regulars

The feel

ReformerStrongMat Pilates

Compared with the rest of Melbourne, BUMP Whitten Oval leans toward Water 2.5×.

How BUMP Whitten Oval feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of Melbourne

Who leads here

RELEASE | Compression Recovery - 30min124 classes in two weeksGLOW | Red Light Therapy - 20min114 classes in two weeksRebecca Allen27 classes in two weeksSofia Mendes9 classes in two weeksChristina Paleo8 classes in two weeksTegan Duncan8 classes in two weeks
All 17 facilitators

Prices and booking

Each class links straight to BUMP Whitten Oval’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.

Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting there

About BUMP Whitten Oval

BUMP Whitten Oval is a Pilates studio on Barkly Street in Footscray, with a practice built around the reformer and a timetable that starts early in the morning. It has a strong focus on parents, with classes for mums and bubs and prenatal and postnatal sessions alongside its strength and stretch work. Recovery options such as compression and red light therapy sit beside the main classes.

It suits you if

  • you prefer early morning practice
  • you are a parent or planning for pregnancy
  • you want reformer Pilates with a recovery option

At a glance

155classes this week
17facilitators
Read more about BUMP Whitten OvalWhat is practiced here, A timetable built around parents

What is practiced here

The studio is built around Pilates. Most of its classes are some form of Pilates, with reformer sessions, strength classes, stretch and mobility work, and mat Pilates for those who prefer the floor. Core and pelvic floor classes add a more targeted focus for people who want to work on that part of the body.

Beyond the main practice, the timetable includes recovery sessions such as RELEASE compression and GLOW red light therapy, which are shorter and gentler than the reformer classes.

A timetable built around parents

Much of the timetable is built for people with young children or those preparing for or recovering from pregnancy. Mums and bubs reformer, sculpt and strength classes sit alongside a creche for those who need childcare during a session. Prenatal clinical Pilates and postnatal classes cover the stages before and after birth.

The early start times and the strong morning schedule suit people who fit their practice around the day with children. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday carry the most classes, with starts from 6am through to 7pm.

BUMP Whitten Oval: questions and answers

What kinds of classes does BUMP Whitten Oval offer?

Most of the classes here are Pilates, with a good number on the reformer and a smaller set of strength, stretch and mat sessions. Parent and child classes, prenatal and postnatal sessions, and core and pelvic floor work also sit on the timetable.

Are there classes for parents with babies or children?

Yes. Classes for mums and bubs, including reformer, sculpt and strength sessions, run alongside a creche option. There are also prenatal clinical Pilates and postnatal classes for people at those stages.

When do most people practice at BUMP Whitten Oval?

Classes start as early as 6am, and a good share of the week falls before 9am. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are the days with the most classes, and the busiest start times are around 6am, 7am, 9:15am and 9:30am.

Where is BUMP Whitten Oval and when can I come?

The studio is at 417 Barkly Street in Footscray. Classes are mostly in the morning, and very few fall in the evening or at weekends.

How long are the classes?

Most classes are around 45 minutes, while recovery and light therapy sessions such as RELEASE and GLOW run for 30 minutes or less. The shorter sessions suit a quick visit, and the longer reformer and strength classes suit a fuller practice.

Is it a good place to start if I am new to Pilates?

Pilates is the core of the studio, with reformer work and strength sessions for people who want a steady rhythm. Recovery sessions like RELEASE compression and GLOW red light therapy give a lighter, more restorative option. Beginners can start with a reformer or mat class and build from there.