Pilates Equipment classes

These classes are open to those with 6 weeks or more Pilates mat experience. With four students per class, equipment sessions offer high-quality tuition.

Pilates equipment provides support for your body during exercise using tensioned springs to give resistance in order to strengthen and stretch the musculature.The equipment can be used to assist movement, guiding the body into positions that would normally be difficult to achieve and allowing the muscles and joints to lengthen beyond their usual capacity. The equipment provides an incredible amount of kinaesthetic feedback making you aware of dominant muscles patterns or uneven recruitment tendencies. Equally it can be used to decrease stability making exercises extremely difficult. The diversity of the equipment means that it can be enjoyed by almost anyone, from the back pain client to the tennis professional.

The Reformer
Despite the intimidating name the Pilates reformer is actually an elegant piece of equipment that aids the development of core strength while working the arms and legs, and increasing flexibility. The main frame looks like a bed but the moving carriage and resistance springs allow the user to lie, sit, kneel and stand while exercising.

The Tower
Classes involving the tower system combine matwork with resistance springs. The tower enables you to build on your strength while improving your flexibility. It is a dynamic and fun workout that adds another dimension to your Pilates training.