As a direct result of our dedicated drive for ongoing standards of excellence in Pilates, Pilates Lifestyle now brings you Pilates on the Reformer.

The Pilates Reformer, also known as the Universal Reformer, is the creation of a man way ahead of his time. The first piece of equipment, from which many of the matwork exercises are derived, is very versatile. The movements which can be performed on the Reformer range from basic to very advanced covering every possible physical need.

A Universal Reformer class would be one on one focussing on your particular need.

What are the benefits ?

The benefits of the Pilates Reformer are endless. To mention a few, the Pilates Reformer provides the opportunity for:

• building bone density in post menopausal women who are at risk or already suffering from osteoporosis
• rehabilitation, by safely strengthening and mobilising your body, following an accident, injury or surgery
• rehabilitating injuries like the rotator cuff, the calf etc
• strengthening the body and improving posture for conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, lumbar lordosis
• improving your dance or athletic performance by strengthening your feet, calves, adding plyometrics to your training, challenging flexibility and core strength
• a way to lose inches off your body
• a new dimension to your Pilates workout
• a way to strengthen, realignment and rebalance your body post pregnancy
• burning fat by adding a cardio, but non-impact base to your exercise regime

How does the equipment work?

The Pilates Reformer builds muscular strength not bulk. The machine is composed of a rectangular platform with a carriage, springs, ropes and modern hydraulics mechanisms to create resistance against movement.

The moving carriage works with interchangeable resistance so it is possible to perform the exercises at all levels of difficulty.The foot plate allows for jumping, plyometrics and cardio exercise. The reformer provides unique exercise resistance that allows an individual to work with absolute precision whilst developing good alignment, core strength, flexibility and mobility.

Contact us to book a personal Universal Reformer class

To find out more about the other Pilates classes we offer, use the links below:

• Antenatal Pilates class
• Postnatal Pilates class
• Core Stability Pilates class
• Matwork Pilates class
• Private Pilates class
• Reformer Pilates class
• Dance Pilates class