There are so many reasons to try Reformer Pilates for fitness, wellbeing, tone, increased strength, flexibility and more.
As one our favourite ways to exercise and strengthen here at Fernwood, Reformer Pilates is seriously worth the hype. Here are our top 3 reasons why you should pack your grip socks and give Reformer Pilates a try!
1. So many health benefits
Reformer Pilates is ideal for improving balance, flexibility and coordination. Regular reformer participants can find themselves with stronger pelvic floor muscles, better bone density, and powerful cores. Reformer Pilates places emphasis on the correct alignment of the spine, so many Fernwood members leave our reformer studios with better posture and eased tension.
2. Tailored to suit your fitness level
Reformer Pilates can be tailored to suit you. Adjust the resistance of your reformer bed springs, the position of your headrest and footbar, or embrace any of the modifications, progressions and regressions offered by the instructor. You could tailor your program, for example strengthen your core on Mondays, target your spine and postural alignment on Wednesdays, and focus on footwork and coordination on the weekend. At many Fernwood gyms, you can even choose between a group class or a personal one-on-one reformer session with a qualified instructor. A carefully planned reformer Pilates program is suitable for so many different abilities!
3. Loads of fun
Reformer Pilates can be a great social activity. It’s a relaxed, inclusive space for you to learn, make friends with a shared interest, or bring along your own pals for a session! With consistent adjustments in your program, and a focus on breath work throughout the class, it’s a great way to stay engaged for an entire fitness session. And while all physical activity at Fernwood gyms can be lots of fun, Reformer Pilates is gentler on the joints and offers a creative range of motion, making it the ideal workout to supplement your fitness regimen.
Many of our Fernwood Fitness clubs offer reformer. Head to the Clubs page to see if it’s available now or coming soon.