Reformer Pilates - goPhysio

Reformer Pilates

We are delighted to have a fully equipped, on-site Pilates Reformer studio in Chandlers Ford. Bright, light, air conditioned and spacious – all you need for the perfect Reformer Pilates session!

We’ve invested in the best equipment available, and from our dedicated studio space offer both a timetable of regular small group Reformer classes or the option of 1-2-1 sessions. All our Instructors are Physio’s or Rehab specialists, giving that unique clinical edge to your Pilates.

Why Reformer Pilates?

Reformer Pilates is perfect if you:

Have a persistent injury that keeps coming back and you want to address the cause to stop this cycle
Have a long standing condition (such as arthritis or back pain) that would benefit from targeted, supported and specialist exercises to help your pain and activity levels
Want to strengthen, tone and improve your body’s flexibility
Have limited ability to get on and off the floor to exercise, as the Reformer bed is raised
Want to improve your strength, stability, co-ordination, flexibility and balance
Either want more help and support and an easier Pilates exercise programme or want significantly more challenge! Reformer can be adapted to both ends of the scale depending on your personal goals
Are familiar with mat Pilates and want to try the Reformer

Reformer Pilates can help:

People with ongoing or recurrent back or neck problems
Long term musculoskeletal pain and conditions such as arthritis
Athletes and regular exercisers, such as runners, who want to learn how to move well and efficiently, wanting to improve their sporting performance
Pro-active individuals who want to enhance their physical durability and prevent musculoskeletal injuries
Anyone who wants to improve their strength, stability, co-ordination and balance
Rehabilitation following an injury
Improve posture and postural awareness

What does Reformer Pilates involve?

The Reformer is a versatile piece of equipment and plays a pivotal role in enhancing your Pilates by providing adjustable resistance, aiding in better alignment, and supporting a wide range of Pilates exercises.

The Reformer is a bed-like frame with a sliding carriage, attached springs, and various straps and pulleys. The adjustable components of the reformer mean it is fully customisable, to adapt to all individuals.

We always start with some 1-2-1 Reformer sessions. This is essential, so you are familiar with the Reformer equipment, some of the key exercises, can use the equipment safely and can get the most from Reformer Pilates sessions. Some people continue with 1-2-1, whilst others may join one of our small Reformer classes.

During any of our Reformer Pilates sessions, you will work through a series of exercises on the Reformer bed.

Using the pulleys, straps and springs, your Instructor will vary the exercises, adding more challenge or a little more support. You can do exercises in sitting, lying, kneeling and even standing!

Member Benefits?

At goPhysio we have a range of ways to join our classes. You can opt for a regular class membership or flexible (PAYG) pass.

A regular class membership offers the following benefits:

Guaranteed space in your chosen class every week
A regular, easy to manage monthly Direct Debit
Classes 50 weeks a year
5 (or 10) classes a month, depending on your membership package
A ‘make up’ class system, where you can swap one of your regular classes for another class
that month
Manage your classes online through our online class management service
Full access to online Pilates classes
Members only oﬀers throughout the year

If you’d rather a flexible pass, you can read more here.

Getting Started

1. We always start with 1-2-1 Reformer sessions, so that you can learn how to use the equipment and the Reformer basics.

2. Book your first Reformer 1-2-1 by calling us on 023 8025 3317.

3. Once you are familiar with the Reformer, normally after three or four 1-2-1 sessions, you can move into a class or continue with 1-2-1 sessions. We offer block booking discounts for a number of 1-2-1 sessions. Please ask your Instructor or reception for more information.

FAQS

How Does Reformer Differ From Mat Pilates?

The Reformer is a specilaist piece of equipment, based around a solid platform with pulleys and springs. This adds both challenge and support, so can be used to mkae the exercises easier or harder. You can do Pilates exercises on the Reformer in lying, sitting, kneeling and even standing!

I'm Not Sure Whether to Do Mat or Reformer?

It’s really personal choice, some people much prefer mat others Reformer! Using the Reformer equipment as part of your Pilates does provide much more variety and some say is a little more challening. However, the Reformer can also be used very effectively to make Pilates exercises easier and is great for those who struggle to get on and off the floor, as the bed is raised.

Why Do I Need to Have 1-2-1 Reformer Sessions Before I Start a Class?

The Reformer bed has lot’s of moving and working parts, that all have a role to play in your Pilates. And so do you! It is essential that we can screen you for any injuries or particularly weak areas, find out exactly what you want to achieve by coming to Pilates and teach you the basics before you start. It is also crucial you know how to use the equipment safely, as you will neeed to be able to adjust the Reformer as part of the class yourself.

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