What are the benefits of Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is a fun, challenging and effective way to exercise. It improves strength, poor posture, balance & flexibility. It has been shown to improve mood and reduce anxiety and stress and allows you to increase your focus and concentration. As it is low impact and kind to joints, it is a suitable form of exercise for everyone whether you are recovering from injury, post op or have a new diagnosis such as osteoporosis that you are navigating how to manage. It is also a perfect form of strength training to compliment your cardio or weight training to help reduce and prevent injuries. Ask us how Reformer Pilates can help youWhat You Can Expect
How is Reformer Pilates different to mat Pilates?
Mat Pilates uses the challenge of your own body weight and small props where the Reformer has added resistance from springs and pulleys. Reformer Pilates can not only increase the intensity of a workout but can also be very supportive and as it is higher off the ground it is more accessible to those who struggle getting up and down off a mat. The Reformer also has the addition of the jump board which creates the opportunity to add in a cardio element & low impact weight bearing – great for our bone & tendon health.
Do I need an assessment before starting a Reformer class?
If you have never used a Reformer with us before we recommend completing an induction session with one of our instructors. Your safety is our priority so this will ensure you can familiarise yourself with the machine and we can modify anything depending on your medical / injury history.
Can I do Reformer Pilates if I have an injury or pain?
Our Physiotherapists & clinically trained intructors are highly skilled in being able to adapt and modify the exercises to ensure they are safe & effective for you. We always recommend a group induction or 1:1 session before joining a class.
I have been told I have Osteoporosis – is it safe for me?
Yes, Pilates has been shown to be a safe form of exercise in the management of Osteoporosis. The Royal Osteoporotic Society recommends weight bearing & resistance exercises to encourage bone remodelling & improvements in bone density. Depending on your diagnosis; whether you have Osteopenia or have had an osteoporotic fracture this will determine which exercises will be most beneficial – therefore, an assessment prior to a class can be helpful to talk through any modifications that may be needed.
Is the Reformer safe for Ante & Post Natal?
We currently run 1:1 ante natal sessions, but all our beginner classes are also suitable for pregnancy. We recommend if Pilates is a new form of exercise to you to wait until after 12 weeks before joining a class. Once you are 16 weeks, we recommend avoiding exercises lying completely flat and certain exercises will be avoided or modified as you progress further through your pregnancy. We always recommend a group induction or 1:1 session before joining a class.
Pilates Timetable
Day | Class | Time | Book a Session |
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Monday | Reformer | 11.00am | Book a session |
Monday | Reformer | 12.00pm | Book a session |
Tuesday | Reformer | 9.30am | Book a session |
Wednesday | Beginner Reformer Course | 10.00am | Book a session |
Wednesday | Reformer | 11.00am | Book a session |
Thursday | Beginner Reformer Course | 9.30am | Book a session |
Thursday | Reformer | 5pm | Book a session |
Thursday | Reformer | 6pm | Book a session |
Friday | Reformer | 9.30am | Book a session |
Saturday | Reformer | 11.30am | Book a session |
Saturday | Beginner Reformer Course | 12.30pm | Book a session |
PLEASE NOTE: We strongly advise attending a 30 minute induction session prior to joining a class if you have never used a Reformer before or have any injuries / pain that may require exercises to be modified.
We will be adding more classes soon....
Please get in touch and let us know what days and times would be of interest to you. We are always happy to add more classes as the sessions are very popular and do fill up quickly.