My favorite Pilates studio. I've tried several around the area and so glad I found RockSalt. I've been coming here for over a year now. My favorite instructors are Amy K, Amy B, Maddie, Moji, and Sabrina. It's an actual workout. Not as challenging as Lagree but still quite challenging especially if you push yourself. I love that it's a small studio which makes it very intimate. All the instructors make it a point to remember your name and I love that. I recommend doing a stretch class if it's your first time. Don't get discouraged and keep coming! read more

Five stars for RockSalt! The workouts here are incredibly challenging but so worth it. Amy is fantastic,she really pushes you to your limit in the best way possible. Highly recommend if you want a serious burn read more

RockSalt - Pilates Near Me - San Mateo, California

I have been taking RockSalt Pilate classes for about a year and I have to tell you all to start now! Located on the outskirts of downtown san mateo there are plenty of parking around the area! I really like rock salt classes because it's an intimate class with 10 reformers so the instructors take their time to correct your form to prevent any injuries. I personally prefer a smaller class compare to body rok which I was a bit overwhelmed knowing there was like 18 megaformers in there. I have tried most of their instructors and they are amazing! I have to give a HUGE shoutout to April, Amy B and Adrian(owner) because I always break out a full on sweat taking their classes. I also love that they take the time to recognize familiar faces and uses our names during the session to get us more pumped. read more

RockSalt - Pilates Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've tried a few different Pilates studios: Bodyrok, Club Pilates, Flexx, just to name a few and after a few classes at RockSalt, I'm hooked. I love everything about this studio. It's small, intimate, and has such a welcoming, vibe that makes you feel comfortable. It's also beginner friendly which I really appreciate. The instructors here are wonderful! Very attentive, and encouraging. They take the time to correct your form in a way that feels supportive not intimidating, and they're always looking out to make sure you're moving safely. I usually go to the morning classes, the upbeat music and the positive energy always puts me in a great mood for the rest of the day. read more

RockSalt - Pilates Near Me - San Mateo, California

Originally, I was trying to find an easy and stretchy workout for my active recovery day. Found it on app with 'stretch' in the name. So I showed up..... I was up for a surprise.... It was a real Pilates workout....it was good but probably not the best to do on my active recovery day. Instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. Studio is on the small size but cozy. There is no waiting room. People here are nice. Parking nearby and easy. I am more focused on other programs these days. Might come back later. read more

I took my first class with Joyce and it was the strength class. I highly would recommend this class, it felt like HIIT but pilates! Parking was very easy, it was their own parking lot right behind the studio. The studio is very intimidate and very cute! I love the neon lights and modern decor. Joyce was really great at explaining the moves and making it very fun! She provided modifications and the music was very energizing! I'm definitely coming back as I felt like this strength class was more of a workout than the club pilates class I took. read more

RockSalt - Pilates Near Me - San Mateo, California

I have been doing Pilates for a month at club Pilates and wanted to try something new. They had a deal for first time guest to try a class for $20. Easy to book on MINDBODY. Parking - they have a lot but parking in that area is easy to find. Studio - it's small and doesn't have a waiting area. So you'll be waiting outside for the previous class to finish. It's super clean inside, some the straps on the reformers look a bit outdated though. Class - Amy is an amazing instructor!! so welcoming and thorough on her instructions. She also had an amazing playlist. The moves were hard and I was sore for 2-3 days. They do offer alternatives if you are new to this type of reformer exercise. I made modifications throughout class because I felt unsteady with certain moves. Love the vibe of the class! read more

It was my first Pilates class ever and it's a small cute little studio. I enjoyed the music and the exercises we did on the reformer. We did a lot of stretches with resistant band and full body exercises. I like the lighting in the room and it feels so warm. Instructor was nice and helpful, I also like the music played. Thanks for the first good experience! read more

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tried out rocksalt pilates through classpass and took a rockreform strength class by Maddie. it's a small studio so you have to wait outside until the previous class has finished. the strength class was a good level of intensity for slow recovery days or low energy days. definitely would like to try a sweat class next since I'm more used to high intensity workouts. Maddie was super friendly and helpful especially since I wasn't used to all the transitions read more

RockSalt - Pilates Near Me - San Mateo, California

I tried this place on ClassPass. The instructor Kerri was amazing. Right from the start she was so welcoming and had great positive energy throughout the entire class. She made me feel comfortable and checked in with me especially when I was struggling. She is the epitome of what all instructors should be like. After leaving the class, my whole body was sore, in a good way! Best reformer class I've been to! I will definitely be taking her class again! read more

What a tough class! Sabrina really surprised me and kicked my butt! I tried this out via ClassPass. It was the Strength level not knowing it was a little tougher. We used the box and the resistance wheel which I've never used when I attend other studios in LA, so this was really cool and unexpected. I definitely would like to come back again when I'm in town! read more

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I have been with RockSalt Pilates (RSP) for a year now. How time flies when you are having fun. I used to do Pilates at my company gym for 2 years (before Covid). I was hooked with this type of workout. I wanted to get back into it because I am not a fan of the gym. My wife used to do RSP when Adrian first started in San Carlos. She had great things to say about how the workouts are sync'd to great music, which got me interested in giving it a try. I was concerned being the only male in the class, but that was never a thought to the great instructors at RSP. They are welcoming to all students. Each instructor puts their personality into their class that makes it fun. Tip: go at your own pace. Don't try to compare yourself to the person next to you. It is YOUR time and YOUR workout. 50 minutes is the perfect amount of time to get a full body workout. Each time I go in...the choreography is always different. Forgot to mention that the place is VERY CLEAN. They make sure when class ends, you wipe down the reformer and other items (magic circle, hand weights, box, etc) before you leave. That is a plus for me. If you want to try a new workout that is fun and never the same... give RockSalt Pilates a try. You will be hooked. read more

Came here after finding a deal 5 classes for $99. Going to Hawaii soon, so gotta get in shape, or at least attempt to shed some pounds. Signed up for their stretch classes and really loved it. If you've been out of shape because of the pandemic like me, this is a great start. Just enough to sweat and shake to get your body in shape. My fifth class I signed up for their strength class which kicked me in the butt so hard, I had to take a breather. My body was sore which is great, and the instructors were great! I dusted off my muscles and shed some pounds, and found some muscles again. Still working on the core tho. I usually workout without my mask, and so far it's been great. If you're paranoid, you can take the far reformed by the street which is next to the air purifier. Some keeps their masks on and that's fine too. No judgment here. Love the music choices here! read more

I love rocksalt. April, Sabrina and Amy are the best. I just wish they offered a membership. So far it's the only studio that doesn't offer one which is unfortunate. It's so hard to get in with class pass too. Had to let go due to how crazy expensive it is. Will def come back when they offer memberships. read more

Hands down the best Pilates Studio in all of the Bay Area. I am getting into Pilates and tried a couple of studios, they are the best. read more

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Love Rocksalt!!! My new go to place to get my stretch and exercise! Maddie, Jen and Sabrina are the best!

Attended my first class with Joyce today! She was very welcoming and kind enough to show me around and explain how the class was going to work. They have different classes based on what kind of workout you want: sweat / strength / stretch. I attended the Sweat class which was mainly strength based with a little bit of cardio. It was my first time using a reformer which was super exciting!! If it's your first time, try to choose the reformers in the middle so you can get a good view of the people next to you if you get lost! Loved the music. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Class was small and intimate. It was nice to try out something different from Barry's and my usual gym sesh. I really loved how good of a stretch the reformers can give you!!! Towels and water are available at your convenience. There are cubbies to store your stuff. Metered/pay-to-park machines available nearby (the meters only take quarters!!) RockSalt can definitely tone you up and strengthen your core. Thanks Joyce for a great first exp! :) read more

Love Rocksalt! Learned to utilize muscles I never used before, along w breathe movement in coordination to the movement. Highly recommend. Always feel relaxed post class. read more

Pilates reformer is the only exercise that helps with my lower back pain. Jennifer's classes are my favorite at Rocksalt. No two classes are the same. Even the stretch classes challenge me. read more

In the last few months this has become my new favorite workout studio! I've been going several times a week and loving it - all the instructors are so great! While the classes are always challenging and never boring, I always feel the time flies by thanks to the fact that no two classes are the same and the instructors are all so encouraging. read more

A little background. Apparently, I had two Yelp accounts and recently made a 3 star review for Rocksalt on one of them. Mysteriously, that account was deleted by Yelp without any prior notice to retain my data and merge the two accounts. I stand by my 3 star review. My review is about trying to set up a semi-private class. I initially went into Rocksalt San Mateo to inquire and was instructed to go to the website and send a request, which I did. When I finally received an email, the response was "we do not have any availability for this type of class" and my review stated that I was "disappointed." They continued to say that there are few openings for this type of class and are generally taken by current clients. I'm paraphrasing of course because their response was on the Yelp account that has been deleted. I was disappointed on how difficult it was to get information about semi-private classes (no phone support, went to business in person and was instructed to use website). I was disappointed that they mentioned semi-private classes on their website, however, apparently new clients aren't welcome for these types of classes. All around not a smooth process with a disappointing outcome. They didn't like my review and I can only guess reported my account to Yelp. Reviews don't have to be about how good their classes may be. Customer service trying to set up a semi-private class which they promote on their website is disappointing! read more

The best place for Pilates in San Mateo! Really amazing instructors. They have multiple class levels for beginners as well

The stretch classes have been amazing after two years of barely working out! I took Rocksalt pre-pandemic, but wasn't sure how I would do returning. Jen's stretch classes are perfect for me. They're just challenging enough that I feel a little sore the next day, which is such a nice feeling to experience again, but not so grueling that I can't hang, feel discouraged, and dread coming back. If you've been thinking of taking a Rocksalt class, I highly recommend stretch with Jen. There have been a lot of newcomers lately and from what I've observed, they've all loved it. P.S. can we get some early 2000s pop-themed classes? read more

Absolutely love RockSalt! I've been doing mat Pilates for a while now, and I figured it was time to try it in a studio with a reformer, and I am absolutely hooked. I was sore for 2 days after. The studio is adorable and the instructor was amazing. 10/10 recommend! read more

I signed up for a base trial of ClassPass since my work gives me a fitness stipend and I saw the $19 deal (so naturally used a diff new email) and heard great things about RockSalt so I decided to sign up for a class. I've been doing Lagree fitness for about two years, so I wanted the "harder" Sweat class. On their site they recommend you do five Stretch classes prior to taking their Sweat class. The studio is clean and mod, and their dressing room is so girly decorated (I want this at home!). My class last Saturday was on the smaller side, with 3 of us, but I believe there's about 8 reformers. It's a full body workout but we did a ton of legs, but legs are very important, and don't let anyone tell you that you can skip leg day! I liked how we switched up between reformer and the mat. The mat by the way is very cushioned, so it's easy on the joints. I also liked the cardio aspects of this class. I do have tight quads and hamstrings so in the leg holds I did feel the muscles burning a little. Since I have been doing Lagree for two years, which they call, "Pilates on steroids," the class was not as intense to me as Lagree classes are. I've been more into high intensity workouts such as Lagree and Barry's Bootcamp. The next morning my glutes were sore and I did work up a sweat but I didn't feel the burn in other places. Balance and arm strength are always things I'm working to improve and there's bits of that here! I liked Jamie's energy and instruction, and feel that this class is great for those newer or more experienced with Pilates reformer. I have to say though, that I've also done Pilates reformer at Pilates ProWorks and Bodyfi both in the financial district, and I've enjoyed the Pilates class at RockSalt a lot more than either of those places. read more

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Love this place! My go-to for a great workout to great tunes. Amy is a fantastic instructor and always adding "spicy" moves

I've never done Pilates before, so I signed up for 10 private sessions at RockSalt Pilates. They are pricey, but I gotta say they are well-worth it! Jennifer (my instructor) is very knowledgeable, professional, well-prepared, and so good at motivating you to push a little harder each time! I'm super glad I got to learn from her and cannot recommend her enough to anyone who is hoping to learn Pilates. Because of covid-19, they have made a few changes for the safety of the instructors as well as people like me, and they have given me peace of mind. They are sanitizing all the equipment after each work out, taking your temperature before entering the premises, keeping our masks on, and using reformers spread out (to maintain the social distance). read more

I want to love this place. I really like the owner and Jennifer is great. I have done 3 classes and was hoping to go 3 times a week but they simply don't offer enough classes to make that possible. Also some of the other instructors aren't great for someone starting out. I was recently in a class with 4 people and the instructor was very sweet but didn't show us the right way to do the exercises went really fast and the girl next to me seemed confused as well. I also think that people who show up late shouldn't be allowed in it is very disruptive. Fingers crossed they add more classes and Jennifer will teach more classes during the week she is really the best. read more

Great reformer Pilates! Absolutely recommend trying it out. Adrian is a "Rock" star! You will be moving all class and sore the next day! Studio is clean and welcoming. LOVE read more

Beautiful studio, great private training and class options. I'm looking forward to learning more and getting my strength back.

It's a lovely studio w kind instructors. The workout is great! They really work the machines and you, points given for the creative ways they get your heart rate up and work every muscle group, including muscles women tend to want to target. Docking points for the fact that throughout the class 4 out of 10 people were doing the moves completely and utterly wrong. The instructor only spoke and never corrected or adjusted. I realize that can be hard but for the price, I do expect more. Also I recognized the point (aka which muscles should be targeted) of some of the moves from prior Pilates classes but never would have understood based on prompts from the instructor. So presumably I was also doing a fair number of other things wrong. Also, classes have been heavy on the techno themed or techno remixed music. I strongly suspect the instructor is the only one in the room who likes the music, ha! But zero points deducted for that as I could be wrong. I started off w stretch classes and found them really intense actually. There was what I would consider a normal amount of stretching in a Pilates workout but it's definitely a workout class where you stretch for a few seconds maybe 4 times during the workout and for 5ish minutes at the end, NOT a stretching class. Again no points deducted but could be clarified. If you're new to Pilates, try a mat class elsewhere. This is Pilates on speed, a good thing in my opinion, but not great for a beginner. I'm going to opt for a competitor as the after work / weekend options are limited but it could be a good option for others. read more

I always love how I feel after a class here. Maybe because as soon as you're finished, you step right into usually sunny downtown San Mateo near the gorgeous park and other yummy shops.... no, it's also because the instructors are always great, the equipment is always clean and well kept with a lovely changing area, and these classes are perfect for building strength at whatever level you're at. Love how much light comes into the space too. read more

One of the toughest yet thrilling and sweaty workouts I've ever done. I'm avid in plenty of others (hot yoga, barre, boxing) but this was my first try at Pilates; Christine is phenomenal - genuine, welcoming, and had the best instructions to help me not be lost in transition while achieving the best workout. I'm so glad to finally give it a shot, gave so much respect for Pilates, and look forward to being back! read more

I attended the RockSalt Strength class, Kathy was the instructor. It was my second reformer pilates class that I have ever taken and it will probably be my last. I took a class in the late evening and it was me and one other person who seemed to come regularly. Kathy welcomed me, asked me whether it was my first class and had me sign a form. I honestly wish she would have told me that I should have taken a more moderate class before I even got started. I thought that maybe me being one of two people in the class would make the experience easier, maybe get more guidance from the instructor but it was the opposite experience. The music was super loud, the instructor was all over the place, not explaining what I was suppose to do; I was struggling throughout the class. I obviously needed modifications and I came up with them on my own considering it seemed like the instructor didn't care. She kept saying that she was having us try new things and we got a lower body and not a total body workout. I left feeling quite defeated and on the verge of tears. I was hoping that this would be the beginning of me trying to get back into working out. Other than the instructor not caring, the place was rather small and humid-it seems like a lot of money to pay for a lack-luster experience. read more

I cannot recommend this Pilates studio enough! I tried my first RockSalt class through Classpass and I've been hooked ever since. I've never done Pilates before RockSalt so I was nervous to try it out but all of the instructors I've had- Tristan, Jennifer and Amy are so amazing, friendly and make every class fun. I really like that they suggest beginner friendly alternatives through the moves and help you push yourself. They have the best playlists for music and I leave each class feeling strong, energized, and overall in a great mood. So far I've only taken the Strength classes but I can't wait to continue taking more classes with the other instructors! read more

I have been looking for another addition to my constant gym routine and have been seeing a lot of Pilates especially on TikTok. This isn't your typical Pilates and I have tried quite a few like Mighty Pilates and Bodyrok, but RockSalt is still my favorite! I think because the instructors are all kind and it's a combination of strength training as well. I have been going for 6 months and always look forward to the new routines. I recommend Jennifer if you're first starting out because she's great at giving instructions. Krisha is super upbeat and loves to incorporate a lot of legs especially lunges. read more

I've taken two classes with Danny at RockSalt so far and will definitely be back for more. His calm, relaxed demeanor and awesome playlists push me throughout class. Most of the exercises are done with 3 sets each, which makes it easy to know how much longer I'll need to keep up the energy. I've been sore from the squats and lunges after both classes, which is an awesome sign that I'm building more muscles in those areas (#BootyGains anyone?). I book through ClassPass and will probably continue to do so, unless an amazing sale comes my way (individual classes are priced at $39). I understand the prices as there are only 8 machines in the room; however, it's a little more pricey than I can afford so it will only be part of my repertoire a couple of times per month. read more

Pregnant ladies - this is the perfect exercise!! I did Rock Salt up to my 38th week and both pregnancy and labor was almost painless. I'm convinced it's mostly because of working out here. I was lucky to start here a few months before I got pregnant, so that it wasn't an issue to continue doing the whole time and I was able to go 5 times a week! No morning sickness, and labor pretty painless with actual pushing taking maybe 30 minutes. Pilates is the perfect exercise, because each move can be modified and adjusted depending how you are feeling and what stage of pregnancy you're in. Plus you'll build a strong core that you will need for labor. What makes this place different from traditional studios is that they also mix in cardio to the workout so you stay fit and active. The instructors are very supportive and will help you find positions and modifications that work for you. Bonus they have great playlists which helps you get through the toughest moves. They've also got special pregnancy wedges for when you need to lie down on the reformer, since you really shouldn't be on your back for more than a couple minutes after a certain stage. And now I'm not worried that I'll work the weight off, because I've seen the results before. read more

RockSalt Pilates is a great studio! Very clean with state of art equipment. Dana is an excellent instructor! Her class was packed with high energy, good vibes, and awesome music to keep you pumped throughout the class. I was nursing a sore shoulder so she even offered alternative moves or modifications to not further injure it. I would highly recommend this place for a great workout! read more

RockSalt is one of my favorite studios on ClassPass, and this location is even better than the San Carlos one! These are Pilates Reformer classes and offer a great and fun workout. The class sizes are only for about 10, so lots of attention here. CLASSES/FORMAT All classes are 50 minutes. - Start with Strength. Immediately, start stretching one leg and burning the muscle out. Each series of exercises are usually done 3-4x. There is also some mat work and use of props (weights, magic circle, etc). The last 10 minutes are the most rewarding with Reformer-based stretching (that still requires strength). - 5 Strength classes allow you to try Sweat. Sweat classes involve strength as well but with more focus on cardio. More mat work with things like burpees and Mario jumps (one-legged kick and jump). - Stretch- a little misleading and not really a stretching class. This is more of a lighter version of Strength. Still 10ish mins of stretching, and mostly less intense cardio. INSTRUCTORS I have found all the instructors here to be great. Because of the small class size, they learn your name and encourage you by name throughout class. Great, positive energy and will offer corrections as needed. They are also very patient, so I never feel bad when I don't know what's happening. I feel like the pace and energy is a better fit for me than some other reformer studios like Core Studio. If you can, try to catch one of Adrian's classes sometime. They will really kick your butt, even if you think you know what you're doing! STUDIO Clean and sleek studio with a lot of natural lighting. Conveniently located in downtown San Mateo, so it's a quick 10 min walk to the San Mateo Caltrain station. There is metered street parking available, but depending on the time of day, it can be a little tough to find something right in front of the studio. There's usually plenty of parking past the train station though. Plus, they have a container full of quarters if you find that you don't have enough cash on hand for the meters. Class is done barefoot, so no specific attire needed. All props and mats are provided. read more