What is Reformer Pilates?

Reformer Pilates is a form of exercise that shares the principles of centring, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow with traditional mat classes, but is done on a reformer machine.

The reformer machine was designed by Joseph Pilates, the founder of Pilates, in the 1920s and involves a system of springs, ropes, pulleys and a carriage.

During the class you will be instructed to use the pilates reformer for a range of exercises lying, sitting, standing, pulling the straps, and pushing the foot bar. May also incorporate accessories like a yoga blocks and pilate rings.

Regular reformer pilates exercises will lead to greater strength, flexibility and balance, which in turn improve posture, movement and mental health. 

1. Total Body Workout

Using the pilates reformer to perform carefully choreographed movements will give you a balanced, full body workout. 

Reformer Pilates strengthens the body using the springs to not just target the big muscle movers but also activate the small stabilisers of the body. This helps to creates change, harmony and balance throughout the body

You are also able to work one side at a time which is important where there is uneven weakness.

2. It builds strength and tones muscles

Reformer Pilates is a dynamic form of exercise that uses the machine’s springs and levers to create resistance and allow for equal focus on both the contraction of the muscles and the eccentric release to create long, lean muscle

The pilates reformer is incredibly versatile, offering different levels of resistance so you can push yourself. 

3. It is high intensity but low impact

Its Low intensity that feels like it should be high intensity! Reformer have huge benefits in continue your rehabilitation and recovery from injury once you have clearance from your GP and Physio.

Reformer pilates classes are an ideal option if you're suffering from injury, but always speak to a medical professional about your situation before you try anything new. It is a wonderful piece of equipment for anyone with injuries as you are able to work in the horizontal plane using springs and ropes rather than bodyweight.

4. Creates a stronger core and posture

"Many of the exercises target the core whilst working the peripheral muscles at the same time Engaging your core strength is not only good for building a six pack but for improving  your posture.

5. Will Reformer Pilates help you loss weight?

Our goal for every pilates session is to tone, strengthen and lengthen through a combination of mobility and stability exercises You will burn calories and change the shape of your muscles - yes it can help with weight loss along with a healthy nutritional lifestyle.

What should you know before trying Reformer Pilates?

Newbies to reformer pilates can often be intimidated by the equipment, but with correction instruction it's very easy to use and there's options for all fitness levels.

Try a Session first, they are not easy but they will ensure you become familiar with the machine, avoid injury and build a solid foundation before jumping straight into it

Trial Reformer Pilates Session 1x Only $25

(offered once only not in conjunction with other specials)