Didsbury Pilates | Reformer Lessons

Reformer lessons

The Reformer is an amazing piece of equipment. It can be used by people who are relatively new to Pilates right through to those who are advanced and everyone in between. The Reformer was originally developed as a way to assist people who had problems or injuries, as the springs and pulleys can be used to support part of their body weight. This allows them to exercise muscles without overloading a damaged joint or region. However, as well as providing help with rehabilitation from injury, it can also be used to challenge healthy people to improve their core strength and general muscle tone. This can be done by changing the tension used on the Reformer. For example, some exercises are made considerably harder by decreasing the tension of the springs.

Reformer - Side View

Beginners

For clients who are new to Pilates, the Reformer can be of immense help in providing feedback. It can let you know if you are doing an exercise correctly - due to the moving carriage. For example, some exercises are designed so that you use certain muscles to control the carriage and prevent it from moving. This allows you to work more precisely on muscular control, as you are getting instant feedback. The Reformer can also provide support to various parts of your body, allowing you to develop the correct techniques, before challenging you further by changing the resistance.

Intermediate - Advanced

For those who already have experience of mat-based pilates - the Reformer can be used to take your training to a different level. The Reformer can provide greater challenges and new exercises to help improve your core strength and posture. As well as core strength, it is also very helpful in improving muscle strength and tone in your shoulders, arms and legs. If you feel you have reached a plateau in your training then the Reformer can open up a whole new side to Pilates.

People with specific injuries

If you are recovering from an injury, then the Reformer can be used to provide partial support to the injured area. This allows you to strengthen the surrounding muscles, without overloading them. At the same time, you can still challenge other areas of your body to help maintain your fitness level. As your body starts to recover, the amount of support your injured area needs can be reduced - so that you can build strength at a controlled rate.

Booking your first session

All Reformer sessions are carried out on a 1-1 basis to give you close supervision and support.

Each session is for one hour and costs £30.

If you are interested in booking or would like further information - please e-mail: Sarah@didsburypilates.com or call 07854415887.