Explore fundamental and advanced exercises performed on the Reformer apparatus.

Beginner Exercises

Footwork

A foundational exercise that strengthens the lower body while teaching proper alignment and control. With your feet on the footbar and your back on the carriage, you'll push away and return in a controlled manner.

Benefits: Strengthens legs, improves ankle articulation, enhances circulation

Hundred

A classic Pilates exercise that warms up the body and activates the core. Lying on your back with legs raised, you pulse your arms up and down while maintaining a stable torso.

Benefits: Improves circulation, strengthens core, enhances breath control

Long Stretch

Develops core strength, shoulder stability, and proper spinal alignment. Starting in a plank position with hands on the footbar, you control the carriage as it moves.

Benefits: Strengthens core and shoulders, improves spinal alignment, builds stability

Intermediate/Advanced Exercises

Teaser

A challenging exercise that requires significant core strength and control. Balancing on your sitting bones, you extend your arms and legs while keeping the carriage stable.

Benefits: Develops deep core strength, improves balance, enhances body awareness

Snake & Twist

A fluid sequence that enhances spinal mobility and lateral strength. From a side-lying position, you create a spiral movement that challenges coordination and control.

Benefits: Increases spinal mobility, strengthens obliques, improves rotational control

Star

An advanced exercise that requires full-body integration and exceptional balance. With your hands on the footbar and your body extended, you create a star shape while controlling the carriage movement.

Benefits: Develops full-body coordination, enhances proprioception, builds shoulder stability