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Studio M.VE Pilates
24 classes in the next two weeks with 5 facilitators.
- Every day: Classes seven days a week.
24 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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Tomorrow
Monday 2 November
The feel
Compared with the rest of Melbourne, Studio M.VE Pilates leans toward Balance 18×, Mat Pilates 9× and Strength 7.8×.
How Studio M.VE Pilates feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of MelbourneWho leads here
Ana Anastopoulos11 classes in two weeksMaddie Penfold6 classes in two weeksZoe Hoareau3 classes in two weeksAmy Smith2 classes in two weeksKailey Hamill2 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Studio M.VE Pilates’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 thereAbout Studio M.VE Pilates
Studio M.VE Pilates sits on Neerim Rd in Murrumbeena, in a quiet stretch of the suburb. Most of its classes are Pilates built around strength and control, with the early mornings holding the largest share of the week. Many of the sessions are structured around timed blocks of movement and rest, which makes the hour feel full and purposeful.
It suits you if
- you want strength work before the day starts
- you like structured sessions with clear blocks
- you prefer a small studio with a steady team of facilitators
At a glance
24classes this week
5facilitators
Read more about Studio M.VE PilatesWhat the studio practices, How the week is shaped
What the studio practices
The studio's timetable is built around strength. Pilates is the core of nearly every class, and the strength-focused sessions use controlled, repeated movement and, in some classes, dumbbells. The classes called Strong, Method and Rounds each sit within that approach, with Rounds combining Pilates with intervals.
Mat Pilates and balance work make up about a third of the classes, so there is room to practice with less equipment and a slower focus on control.
How the week is shaped
The studio's week leans toward the start of the day. More than half of its classes fall in the morning, and about a third begin before 9am. Evenings make up about a fifth of the timetable, and midday and weekend classes are a smaller share.
The busiest days are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which is where you are most likely to find a choice of times. Each class runs about 45 minutes, which keeps the session easy to fit around work.
Studio M.VE Pilates: questions and answers
Where is Studio M.VE Pilates?
Studio M.VE Pilates is at 442 Neerim Rd in Murrumbeena. Classes run through the week, with the early mornings and the evenings forming the largest part of the timetable.
What kind of classes does the studio offer?
Most of the classes are Pilates, and most of them are strength-led. Strong and strength are the words that come up most, and the studio also runs Mat Pilates and balance work for about a third of its classes.
How long are the classes and when do they start?
Classes are about 45 minutes long. The first start of the day is at 6am and the last begins at 6:15pm, and the busiest start times are 7am, 8am, 5:15pm and 6:15pm.
Who leads the classes?
The studio has about ten facilitators. Ana Anastopoulos, Amy Smith, Maddie Penfold, Zoe Hoareau and Kailey Hamill lead the most classes, so you will often find them on the timetable.
Which days are busiest?
The classes are most often held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Weekend classes are a small part of the week.
How do I book a class?
The studio's own website at studiomve.com.au lists the current timetable and how to book. Classes are booked directly with the studio, and none of the classes here are taken on a pass.