
About us
Ro Jameson Ashworth launched PerfectFit Pilates in 2000 teaching mat classes in hired venues in Bishops Stortford (at the football club), Dunmow (in the Maltings) and Saffron Walden (at The Friends School & The Saffron School of Dance). The opportunity to establish a permanent studio came in 2002, when Ro rented space at Gt Hadham Golf & Country Club. The original space has since doubled to accommodate specialist Pilates exercise machines, (Reformers, Cadillacs & Chairs & Ladder Barrel), and equipment in an adjacent Mat studio.
Ro trained with and is accredited by the Body Control Pilates Association. She stresses the need for well-qualified teaching. “Anyone taking up Pilates should check the credentials of the instructors. Accrediting organisations such as Body Control Pilates and Stott Pilates require success in examinations, on-going training and many hours of teaching practice before their instructors are able to take classes on their own account. Class sizes should be small – certainly no more than 10- and beginners should master the basic principles on mat before progressing to use of specialist Pilates machines such as reformers.” Ro works in the studio with 4 other regular teachers and two or three others who provide cover on an ad hoc basis. All the PerfectFit teachers have accreditation to an advanced level with BCPA or Stott Pilates, the two leading training associations in the UK.
The standard of care and quality of teaching of the PerfectFit team is recognised by the medical profession locally; several physiotherapists, osteopaths and GPs refer patients to the studio on a regular basis. Pilates can be an excellent road to rehabilitation for those who have suffered injury or have a recurring physical problem or pain. But it can also help prevent problems and enhance performance in sport by improving flexibility and core strength. And it makes people both look and feel better.
Ro and her team have 30 years’ experience between them teaching both mat and reformer to clients whose ages range from 14 to 85. There are many mat and reformer classes to choose from each week – please check out the class timetable to find a time and ability level to suit you.

About us
Our Summer timetable 2023. MAT CLASSES ARE STILL BEING ZOOMED EITHER FROM THE STUDIO OR FROM HOME, AND CLASSES IN THE STUDIO ARE LIVE FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO ATTEND. We will send recordings for any missed classes.
Monday
9.30-10.30am Inter/Advanced Mat Class: Ro : Zoom Only
9.30-10.30am Studio Reformer Class: Julia
10.40-11.40am Seniors Mat Class: Julia: Live in Studio & Zoom
5.55-6.55pm Beginner Mat/Improver : Julia Live in the Studio
7.00-8.00pm Intermediate Mat Class: Julia : Live in Studio & Zoom
Tuesday
9.30-10.30am Intermediate Mat Class: Ro Live in the Studio & Zoom
6.10-7.10pm Intermediate Mat Class: Shelley Live in Studio & Zoom
7.20-8.20 pm: Intermediate Mat Class: Shelley Live in Studio & Zoom
Wednesday
6.50-7.50pm Mixed Ability Mat Class: Shelley Live in Studio & Zoom
7.40-8.40pm Studio Reformer Class: Shelley
Thursday
9.15-10.15am Inter/Advanced Mat Class: Ro Live in Studio & Zoom
10.20-11.20am Studio Reformer Class: Ro
11.30-12.30pm Slower Pace Mat Class : Ro Live in Studio & Zoom
Friday
9.30-10.30am Intermediate Mat Class: Shelley Live in Studio & Zoom
9.30-10.30am Intermediate Mat Class: Ro Zoom only
10.40–11.40 Studio Reformer Class: Shelley
Saturday
9.30-10.30am Mixed Ability Mat Class: Asena Zoom only
10.10am-11.10am Studio Reformer Class: Shelley
11.20-12.2 Studio Reformer overspill Class: Shelley
Please call Ro to book a place, or find out more about the classes or 1:2:1 or 2:2:1 sessions. These fit around our classes in the Studio
- Studio: 01279 843555
- Mobile: 07801442475
- Email: [email protected]