Reformer Pilates

Reformer Pilates offers an exciting and fun dimension to your health and fitness goals. It offers all the traditional benefits of Pilates - strength, balance and alignment - but with a turbo charged boost! This leads to faster results for you.

Whether you are looking for strength, toning, mobility or flexibility - the Reformer has it covered. The classes bring balance to the body with an emphasis on flow, focus and technique to provide a highly effective full body workout. It is great fun, and you will move look and feel fantastic!

What happens in a Pilates Reformer Class?

You will work on the Reformer - a moving platform on wheels - which is attached to a set of springs of varying resistance, which can be adjusted to either support or challenge you - allowing you to control the difficulty of movement. Some movements incorporate the long straps used by legs and arms and you will switch between lying down, sitting and standing!

The movements are combined into a smooth, continuous flow. As with a matwork class, you work at your own pace and ability. Your qualified reformer instructor will always be on hand to help you with your set up and advise on any modifications.

The class will start with a warm up and then progress to a series of flowing exercises designed to bring balance to the body with an emphasis on focus and technique. The class will offer strength, flexibility, core stability and mobility exercises with progressions offered to increase the intensity and to challenge you. Your highly trained Pilates instructor will guide and support you throughout.

Why should you come to Reformer Pilates?

Results, results, results! The Reformer is designed to enhance, support and improve the effectiveness of your workout.

If your goal is to improve your fitness, strength, flexibilty and alignment - this is for you! The spring resistance works to safely sculpt, tone and stretch the muscles and offers you the opportunity to work in multiple planes of resistance.

If your goal is to improve your posture, mobility, balance, strength and flexibility - this is for you! The reformer creates a more dynamic environment that can promote stretching and strengthening in ways that aren't accessible when you are on a mat. The springs offer support to allow you to work through ranges of movement that are challenging unaided.

Is this the right “level” for me?

The Reformer is a great option for all abilities, regardless of age or fitness levels. Beginners can take time to build their confidence and endurance before moving on to an intermediate level and progressions, duration and props can be used to increase the intensity for those who like it spicy!

Benefits of Reformer Pilates

Reformer Pilates leads to greater strength, flexibility and balance, which in turn improve posture, movement and mental health.

Refomer Pilates will improve your : Toning, Balance, Coordination, Strength, Mobility, Focus, Flexibility, Weight loss and Body Alignment

Tips to get the most from your class

Tell us your goals!
Frequent sessions will show the quickest and best results. 
Technique fails before muscles do, and that’s how injuries happen. Stop if you feel you are losing your technique, take a short break, reset and go again!
Inform your instructor of any injuries or limitations.
Have fun!

FAQ’s

What should I wear?

Grip socks are essential! Don’t worry if you don’t have any, we have stock for sale at the studio. Email us to reserve you a pair ready for collection.

Wear clothes that you can move around in easily and avoid loose fitting clothing if you can.

Finding a Reformer Pilates Class in Lower Earley, Reading

Finding a Reformer Pilates class in Reading, Berkshire is easy. We offer a varied choice of classes during the week and at the weekend - so you can choose one that fits your timetable and book a class pack that fits your price budget.

Can beginners do Reformer Pilates?

Yes of course! Your instructor will always be on hand to set you up correctly and to make any adjustments. We only have 6 clients per class in a reformer class which enables us to offer a fun & safe environment with classes that will get you results.

What if I can’t do a movement?

You may find some of the movements more challenging than others - we all have areas of strength and weakness. If you need a rest or if you feel you are losing your good technique, take a short break - maintaining technique is really important and is key to reaping the benefit of the movement.

I have an injury, can I still do the class?

It depends on how much the injury affects your overall movement. Please contact us for advice.

Reformer Client feedback:

"My back is wrecked and the only thing that's made a difference is reformer pilates. Saskia is a top instructor. Challenging, knowledgeable and good fun!"