Reformer
Resistance, support, range.
Reformer Pilates trains strength, mobility and control on a sliding spring carriage. Taught in a six-person room with corrections you can feel.
What to expect
A class for every level.
Foundations
First-timers welcome
We start with set-up, breath and the foundational exercises. Slow on purpose, so the repertoire lands.
Flow
Longer sequences
Once the basics are in your body, the work gets choreographed into connected sequences with changing springs and positions.
Strength
Heavier springs, more range
Build real, repeatable strength under load. Useful for athletes, runners and anyone who wants more out of their body.
Who it's for
From day one to long-term practice.
Beginners
Never used a reformer
The reformer is intuitive once you have used it. We will set you up, talk you through the springs and start with the foundations of the repertoire. Foundations classes are the friendliest place to land.
Returning
Back from injury or a long pause
Spring resistance can assist as well as load, making the reformer a careful tool for rebuilding. Tell us where you are and we will adapt the work over the first few classes.
FAQ
Common questions about reformer
What is a reformer?
A reformer is a sliding carriage on springs. The springs assist where you need help and challenge where you don't. It is the most versatile piece of Pilates apparatus.
Is reformer suitable for beginners?
Yes. We start every new client with set-up, breath and the foundational exercises. Foundations classes are friendly and slow.
How is reformer different from matwork?
Matwork uses gravity and your own body weight. Reformer adds spring resistance and assistance, which makes some exercises easier and others significantly harder.
How big are the classes?
Six people maximum. The teacher can correct in real time, every class.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can move in and grip socks. We sell grip socks at the studio if you don't have a pair.
How often should I practise on the reformer?
Two sessions a week is a strong rhythm. Mixing reformer and matwork is the most balanced practice over time.
Or start on the mat
Prefer no apparatus?
Matwork Pilates uses your own body weight and small props. Same teaching, same cap of six. Many of our regulars practise both.
