NEVER TRIED A REFORMER WITH TOWER?
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If you've never used a Reformer before, you might be wondering what you're supposed to do, whether you'll be able to keep up, or whether Pilates is even right for you.
That's exactly what Reformer 101 is for.
We'll introduce you to the Reformer, teach you the fundamentals and give you a chance to experience how we teach.
Your first Reformer 101 is complimentary. No experience required. No pressure to join.
WHAT EXACTLY IS REFORMER 101?
Think of it as your introduction to Bodys Pilates.
Before you jump into a regular Reformer class, we'll make sure you understand the equipment, the basic principles of Pilates, and how we want you to approach the exercises.
You'll have an instructor watching how you move, answering your questions and helping you understand what you're doing — and why.
The goal isn't to see how much you can do in your first session.
It's to help you feel comfortable enough to keep learning.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARRIVE?
1. WE'LL GET YOU SET UP
We'll show you around the studio and introduce you to the Reformer and Tower.
You'll learn what the different parts of the equipment do, how to adjust things and how to set yourself up properly.
You'll also begin to understand how changing the springs, position or setup can change an exercise.
Nothing is assumed. We'll show you everything you need to know.
2. WE'LL START WITH THE BASICS
Before adding complicated exercises, we'll introduce some of the fundamental ideas that help you move safely and effectively.
You'll learn how we think about alignment, breathing, your pelvis and the muscles that help create stability.
You may hear us talk about the powerhouse.
It's simply our way of describing the muscles around your trunk that help provide stability while the rest of your body moves.
You don't need to know how to activate it before you arrive.
We'll teach you.
We'll introduce you to three basic pelvic positions — neutral, anterior and posterior — and help you understand how they change the way you move.
You don't need to get it perfect.
You just need to start noticing.
3. YOU'LL TRY THE REFORMER
Then you'll actually use it.
We'll work through some basic movements and exercises so you can get a feel for how the Reformer works.
You'll learn how to control the equipment, how to coordinate your movement and what it feels like to work with resistance.
4. WE'LL PAY ATTENTION
This isn't a situation where you're expected to watch the person beside you and hope you're doing it right.
We'll watch how you move. We'll make adjustments when they matter. And we'll explain what we're looking for.
5. YOU'LL HAVE A CHANCE TO ASK QUESTIONS
Not sure why your foot is positioned a certain way? Wondering what you're supposed to feel? Don't understand an exercise?
Ask.
You're here to learn, not to pretend you already know what you're doing.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE “GOOD AT PILATES”
In fact, you can't be.
You've never done it before.
You might be strong. You might be stiff. You might be active. You might not have exercised in years. You might be coming because your body doesn't move the way you'd like it to anymore. Or maybe you simply want to try something new.
None of that is a problem.
And you definitely don't have to look like someone in a Pilates video.
You just have to be willing to learn.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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That's one of the reasons we start with Reformer 101.
We don't expect you to know the exercises before you've been taught them.
And regular classes aren't about seeing who can move the fastest or do the most.
We want you to understand what you're doing and gradually build from there.
Learning comes before adding more.
That's how you build confidence — and that's how you make progress that las
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Wear something comfortable that you can move in.
You don't need special workout clothes.
Form-fitting clothing can make it easier for us to see how you're moving, but comfort matters most.
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At the end of your session, we'll talk about what comes next.
If you enjoy the experience and feel that Bodys Pilates is a good fit for you, we'll help you find the right regular class.
And if you're not sure yet?
That's okay too.
There's no pressure to sign up.
Reformer 101 is about giving you enough information and experience to make that decision for yourself.
IS REFORMER 101 RIGHT FOR YOU?
Reformer 101 is a good place to start if you've never used a Reformer, you're curious about Pilates, or you want to understand how we teach before joining a regular class.
You don't need to be fit, flexible or experienced.
You just need to start where you are.
READY TO TRY THE REFORMER?
Come meet us. Try the Reformer. Ask questions. Learn a few fundamentals.
And see where it takes you.
Your first Reformer 101 is complimentary. No experience required. No pressure to join.