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What is Reformer?
Reformer is Pilates on the spring-loaded Reformer machine — controlled, precise, low-impact strength work that targets the muscles bodyweight training misses. Sessions build strength, length, and control through coordinated, slow movements against the spring resistance. Class sizes are capped at 14 so every rep is in view of the coach. The work is harder than it looks, and the results show in posture, core control, and how every other workout feels.
What to expect
- A 50-minute session that moves through footwork, core work, upper body, leg, and full-body integrations.
- Spring resistance you can adjust mid-session — coaches call the load, you set it.
- Class size capped at 14 reformers so coaches see every body in the room.
- Movements drawn from classical Pilates plus modern progressions — never random, always sequenced.
- Slow tempo. Heavy attention. You'll know your obliques are alive within the first ten minutes.
Who it’s for
Reformer is for anyone who wants strength work without joint impact, postural correction, or a different stimulus from heavy lifting and cardio. First-timers welcome — coaches set up your reformer for you and walk you through the spring system. Especially good for: athletes recovering from injury or load, members who lift heavy and need length, anyone with desk-job posture, and anyone curious about classical Pilates with modern coaching.
What to bring
- Form-fitting workout clothes — loose clothing catches in the springs and straps.
- Grip socks (required). Bring your own or buy a pair at the front desk. No bare feet on the carriage.
- A water bottle.
- No shoes on the carriage. Leave trainers at the cubby.
A typical session
A typical Reformer class opens with footwork — five springs, controlled tempo, building heat in the legs and hips. From there, the coach moves through abdominal work (using straps and the carriage), upper-body sequences (arms in straps, plank variations), single-leg work, and full-body integrations like long-stretch and elephant. Each block runs 8-12 minutes. The class closes with stretching using the box and straps. You won't be out of breath the way Functional or Ride leaves you, but every muscle you didn't know you had will tell you it's there for the next 24 hours.
Reformer FAQ
- I've never done Pilates. Is Reformer safe for beginners?
- Yes. Reformer is one of the most beginner-friendly classes we run — the machine guides movement and the spring resistance protects joints. Coaches set up the reformer for you on your first visit. Show up 10 minutes early. By session three you'll be running the springs yourself.
- How is Reformer different from mat Pilates?
- Mat Pilates uses your bodyweight against gravity. Reformer uses spring resistance you can dial up or down — which means more strength stimulus, more movement options, and progressions that mat work can't reach. If mat Pilates was a phone, Reformer is the desktop version.
- Will Reformer build muscle?
- It builds endurance strength, control, and the deep stabilizers most lifting programmes ignore. It won't replace heavy compound lifts for hypertrophy, but it will make every other workout feel different. Most members run Reformer alongside Functional or Ride.
- Why do I need grip socks?
- Two reasons: hygiene (the carriage is shared) and traction (bare feet slip on the upholstery during long-stretch and plank variations). Studio policy is grip socks only. We sell them at the front desk if you forgot.
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