Everything You Need to Know About Pilates Human Reformer
By now, all of us have heard about Pilates (and if you haven’t, where were you in the mid-2000s!?).
At its core (get it?), Pilates is a holistic workout that emphasizes stability, strength, flexibility, and mindful breathing. Its main focus is to help you improve flexibility, build strength, and enhance overall body control and endurance.
Originating in Germany in the early 1900s, Pilates incorporates a series of approximately 50 exercises designed to activate and challenge your muscles. These exercises are built on five key principles: proper breathing, neck alignment, stabilizing the ribs and shoulder blades, pelvic mobility, and engaging the deep core muscles.
While traditional Pilates often involves the use of equipment like the reformer—a machine with a sliding platform, springs, straps, and pulleys—there’s a simpler way to experience these benefits.
Which brings us to Pilates Human Reformer!
What is Pilates Human Reformer?
Pilates Human Reformer takes the core principles of traditional reformer workouts and brings them to the mat using resistance bands. This approach gives you all the benefits of a more traditional Pilates workout without having to worry about sliding around on a gigantic apparatus. Basically, you’re getting the Pilates experience using your own body as the reformer!
Who Can Benefit from Pilates Human Reformer?
Everyone! There is no pre-requisite for Pilates Human Reformer! Whether you’re an avid gym-goer, an athlete, a yogi, or someone completely new to fitness, this class can be tailored to your ability and grow with you as you learn the ropes (or better yet, the resistance bands). The exercises can be adjusted in intensity, making it perfect for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
What are the Key Benefits of Pilates Human Reformer?
One of the best things about Pilates is that it sets you up to strengthen your body in ways that are functional, so you can move better at the gym and in your day-to-day life.
Strengthens Core Muscles: Builds a solid foundation for overall strength and stability—something every single one of us can use more of.
Enhances Flexibility and Balance: Increases range of motion and coordination.
Improves Posture: Helps correct imbalances and promotes proper alignment, so you can walk away with your head held a little higher (and not just because you killed it in class).
Low-Impact Workout: Gentle on joints, making it ideal for those with injuries or mobility concerns.
Adaptable Intensity: Can be customized to match your fitness level and goals.
What to Expect in a Pilates Human Reformer Class at Western
Pilates Human Reformer is our newest class on the schedule and quickly becoming one of the most popular, too! So what exactly do we do in class?
Each participant gets their own Pilates station outfitted with a Booty Kicker bar, flex cord bands, and other Pilates tools like bender balls, Pilates rings, and light weights. With a small class size, you’ll receive personalized attention from the instructor to maximize your results and help guide you and make adjustments according to what feels comfortable for you.
How Can You Sign Up for a Pilates Human Reformer Class?
Western’s Pilates Human Reformer classes are on the regular group fitness class schedule seven times a week, so choose your day (or days) and join us!
Due to the small group nature of the class, spots are limited. Pilates Human Reformer is part of our Premier Classes and costs $12 per session or save money on each class and grab a Premier Class Package. Some benefits of the Premier Class Packages?
They come in 5, 10, and 20-packs, saving you up to $17% per class.
They never expire.
They can be used on a variety of other Premier Class offerings at Western, including Heavy Bag Burnout, TRX, Rowing, That’s a Stretch, and Wellbeing Workshops.
Reserve your spot for our next Pilates Human Reformer class through the Western app or member portal. We can’t wait to see you there!
