Reformer Pilates at Wokingham Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
Full of dynamic and full-body movements, Reformer Pilates is a low-impact, smarter way to build strength and improve your flexibility.
Available free as part of your Nuffield Health membership.
Join nowWhat is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates at Nuffield Health Wokingham Fitness & Wellbeing Gym uses a sliding bed fitted with adjustable straps and springs allowing more progression and core engagement than traditional Pilates. This creates a low-impact, full-body workout that can help re-balance your body, aid with recovery from injury, improve flexibility and posture, and build your all-round strength.
The benefits
Strength and weightloss
Build functional strength and tone your muscles to perform at your best.
Low impact
Lessen the stress on your body with controlled and concentrated movements.
Mobility and balance
Increase flexibility, balance and improve alignment imperfections.
Mindfulness
Unwind and relieve stress with its controlled and considered approach.
Injury rehab
Ease back to exercise after injury with controlled and low-impact movements.
Accessible for all
Adjust the difficulty to suit you, so you get the workout you want.
Our classes
At Nuffield Health Wokingham Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, we offer a full spectrum of levels to suit you wherever you are on your Reformer journey, with classes seven days a week to suit your schedule.
Introduction
Perfect for first-timers, a 30-minute class will help you get to grips with how to set up use the bed and cables as well as teaching you great technique and introduce some basic movements.
Foundation
Get started on your Reformer journey by mastering the fundamental movements and honing your technique in our 60-minute foundation classes to start building a stronger, more flexible you.
Signature
Building on the principles introduced in our foundation sessions, our Signature classes build on the principles you've already mastered, refining your technique and creating a deeper connection with your body and movements.
Dynamic
Designed for those who are ready to take their practice to the next level. An energising, faster-paced workout with advanced movements and flowing sequences to help build strength, power, precision and control.
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FAQs
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What should I bring and wear to Reformer Pilates?Make sure you bring a towel and water to keep hydrated. More fitted clothes are recommended so as looser clothing doesn't fall over your face when executing movements. Grip socks are mandatory for every class to ensure hygiene and safety in your workout.
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Are Nuffield Health’s Reformer Pilates classes suitable for beginners?Yes, our introduction and foundation are great for starting your Reformer journey with both giving you a great base knowledge of Reformer. However, if you have never been to a reformer class before, we’d recommend trying an introduction class first to learn the basics of how to use the carriage and springs.
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What is the difference between Reformer Pilates and mat Pilates?Similar to traditional mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates is an exercise practice based on controlled body-weight movements that strengthen and stabilise the whole body. However, with Reformer, the movements are performed on a sliding carriage with attached springs with adjustable tension so you can increase or decrease the difficulty of the movement yourself.
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Can I do Reformer Pilates whilst pregnant?Yes, Reformer Pilates is safe when you're pregnant. Always always consult with your doctors before doing Reformer Pilates, and speak to your instructor at the beginning of class to let them know you're pregnant. They will also be able to help you with modifications and progressions of movements if you need.
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Can I do Reformer Pilates whilst pregnant?Yes, Reformer Pilates is safe when you're pregnant. Always always consult with your doctors before doing Reformer Pilates, and speak to your instructor at the beginning of class to let them know you're pregnant. They will also be able to help you with modifications and progressions of movements if you need.
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How often should I do Reformer Pilates?We recommend beginners should try 1-2 sessions per week in order to master the foundations efficiently. For more experienced people, 3-5 sessions a week is good weight loss and noticeable improvements in your skills.