English Pilates in Madrid

Maria is a chartered physiotherapist with 20+ years of clinical experience. She understands anatomy, injury and rehabilitation, so every exercise is chosen and adapted to suit your body — safe and effective, whatever your starting point.

Most “reformer studios” only have reformers. Maxifisio is a complete Pilates studio with the full apparatus — Reformer, Cadillac, Tower, Split-pedal Chair and Ladder Barrel — for richer, more varied sessions and far more scope to tailor the work to you.

No straining to follow cues in Spanish. After 11 years in London, Maria is fully fluent in English, so you’ll understand every instruction and correction.

Classes are capped at 5, so Maria can watch your form, correct it, and adapt exercises to each person in the room.

Maria works hard to keep every class both enjoyable and challenging — the kind of session you look forward to. That’s deliberate: when a class is something you enjoy, you stick with it, and that consistency is what brings real, lasting results.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a condition, pregnant or postnatal, or simply new to Pilates, every session is adjusted to your level and needs.

In El Viso — 3 minutes from Cruz del Rayo (Line 9) and 6 minutes from República Argentina (Line 6).

Our most popular group class, on the Reformer — dynamic, low-impact and endlessly adaptable. See our Reformer Pilates page →

These alternate weekly between the Reformer and the studio’s other apparatus — Tower, Split-pedal Chair and Ladder Barrel — so you train across the full range of equipment.

The most tailored option, using the full studio apparatus including two Cadillacs. Ideal if you have specific goals, an injury or a condition, or simply prefer individual attention.

Specialist sessions for pregnancy and recovery, drawing on Maria’s women’s-health physiotherapy background. Prenatal → · Postnatal →

One-to-one, duet and group classes online, including matwork. Online Pilates →

Maria will ask about your goals, any injuries or conditions, and get you comfortable with the equipment.

Every exercise is explained and demonstrated, with corrections and modifications as you go.

You’ll leave feeling stronger, taller and in a better mood.

Reformer classes are taught entirely on the Reformer. Equipment Pilates classes alternate weekly — one week on the Reformer, the next on the studio’s other apparatus (Tower, Split-pedal Chair and Ladder Barrel) — so you get variety across the full range of equipment.

In the studio, all classes are equipment-based. If you’d prefer matwork, it’s available in our online classes.

Classical Pilates follows Joseph Pilates’ original exercises and order exactly. Contemporary Pilates keeps those foundations but incorporates modern movement science and physiotherapy, so exercises can be adapted to each person — ideal for mixed-level groups and anyone working around an injury.

Yes. Classes run across levels, from Beginners through to Advanced, and Maria adapts each exercise to suit every participant. If you’d like to ease in first — especially if the equipment is new to you — you can book an optional initial assessment, a relaxed one-to-one where Maria introduces you to the studio, helps you get comfortable with the Reformer and apparatus, assesses your level, and places you in the right class. It’s entirely up to you, and as a physiotherapist Maria will always make sure you’re working safely and at a level that’s right for you.

Often, yes. As a chartered physiotherapist, Maria can adapt sessions to work safely around back pain, injuries and a range of conditions. If you’re recovering from something specific, a private session — or a few to start — is usually the best route.

Yes — every class is taught in clear, fluent English.

In El Viso, central Madrid, within The Pilates Club (Calle Francisco Campos 12). It’s 3 minutes from Cruz del Rayo (Line 9) and 6 minutes from República Argentina (Line 6). See our contact page for the map.

The quickest way is to send a WhatsApp or email — Maria will reply with current class times and availability, and help you find the right class or session. You can also check the timetable for upcoming classes.