Pilates and Rebound Classes in Zalze Estate, Stellenbosch

Meet your Pilates and Rebound instructor, Ilse.

My name is Ilse de Waal. I am a qualified Pilates and rebound instructor based in Stellenbosch (Kleine Zalze). I am also a wife and mother of two gorgeous children.

After completing my studies, I was appointed as a Logistics Manager at an International company, but with the birth of my first child, I opted to stay home and take care of my child.

Exercise and eating healthy has always been core to me and a true passion for me. I first started Pilates in 2006 and I immediately fell in love with it. My body transformed, I got stronger and more flexible as I progressed.

10 Years later I realized Pilates was my passion. I wanted to support people overcome and assist them to become healthier and stronger. Sometimes this means overcoming obstacles.

I have an immense love for people and have a positive attitude towards life. The wise words of Winston Churchill – “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference!” is key to everything I do.

I look forward to meeting you...

About Pilates

Pilates is a uniquely precise and intelligent approach to exercise and body-conditioning, which gives you a leaner, suppler, more toned body and a calmer, more relaxed mind.

It takes its name from Joseph Pilates, a German-born emigré to Britain and then America, who devised it in the early part of the last century.

Pilates is a gentle, non-aerobic exercise method, which lengthens and strengthens the muscles, and improves posture, without stressing the joints or the heart.

Practising Pilates offers many benefits and these are not limited to physical fitness. Regular classes can also help you relieve chronic pain, address postural problems and alleviate stress.

We offer Pilates Equipment classes in Somerset West using Reformer, Wanda Chair and Spine Corrector.

About Rebound

Using the rebounder as a muscle toning or sculpting activity has surprising benefits. The effects of “weightlessness and double impact” (as described above) also apply to muscle flexing and using weights. Rebounding has longevity because it is easy to commit to as it is highly enjoyable, time efficient – and leaves you feeling de-stressed, invigorated and energised! People who rebound find they are able to work longer, sleep better, and feel less tense and nervous.

What clients say:

The rehabilitation of my knee after a recent operation, was remarkable. I enjoy my weekly group sessions with Ilse and the other ladies."

Ilza

"After my horse riding accident and rehab I venture out to Ilse to take me to the next level. It's 3 years later and I am running up mountains again. Thanks to her for tailor made classes to fit my specific body requirements in her private class. And most important thank you for my sexy abs. As a 48+ year women we do not need to have tummy’s. Let's move. "

Lize Francis

"By far the best investment in my own health so far! Since starting Pilates with Ilse a year ago, my lower back pains have decreased tremedously. Pilates also made a significant improvement in my body posture and my core muscles are almost as strong as before my three C-sections over the past nine years."

Aletta

"Hi there! I want to say thank you to Ilse from Factory Fitness for the last two years of dedicated attention to my mobility problems. When I started my journey with her at age 72 I struggled to move easily, had severe issues with sciatica and struggled to climb stairs. I could not even lift my leg to put my foot on a chair without using my hand to lift my leg. In these two years I am now able to bend and move, climb stairs more freely, even lift my leg without help and I generally am feeling really great. Any issues I pick up even now she immediately helps me to address them for example a stiff neck from too much computer work! I loved working on the reformer machines and gained much strength and flexibility from using them. During COVID we have been doing online meetings and she hasn’t missed a beat, even dropping off some equipment at my home to keep me going. I really trust that I can continue to enjoy her professional coaching for many years to come! Thank you so much for encouraging me through it all. "

Sue Townsend