Our Reformer Pilates classes are taken by Diploma qualified Pilates instructors and focus on all the major areas of the body, while still ensuring technique and form are monitored. In running these classes, we don’t compromise our reputation for technique and respect for the method.
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Daily Reformer Pilates: 45 min
- Full Body Workout
- Intensity: Moderate
- Level suitability: All Levels
A 45-minute class fun-filled workout based entirely on the Pilates Reformer. If you are new to The Body Refinery this is our signature class. It is a class that is designed so that you could do it every day and ideally team it with one of our other classes. Your teacher will give you levels starting with the easiest option and working through to the harder options where appropriate.
Full body, feel-good movement at your own pace. These classes go into a bit of everything, strengthening, stretching, and balancing.
- Suitable for new people to the studio
- While not essential, it’s beneficial to have some experience using a Reformer
- Not suitable for those with acute injuries or pain
- Not suitable for prenatal clients (more than 12 weeks pregnant)
- Ensure exercise clearance if postnatal
Strength Reformer: 45 min
- Full Body
- Intensity: High
- Level Suitability: Intermediate to advanced
Zero chills, a high-intensity athletic class using a reformer, small props, hand weights, and body weight. Designed for those who want to work hard, be challenged, and get sweaty. Expect repetition, tempo, and a good burn – leave feeling supercharged! Designed for experienced / advanced level clients who have participated in 10+ Daily Reformer classes and understand pilates fundamentals and movement principles.
- Suitable for new people to the studio – who have done reformer previously
- Not suitable for those who have injuries
- Not suitable for prenatal clients (more than 12 weeks)
- Ensure exercise clearance if postnatal
Daily Stretch and Release: 45 min
- Full body workout
- Intensity: Low
- Level suitability: All Levels
Slow down, chill out, full-body mobility and breathing-focused class designed to improve flexibility and mindfulness. A combination of different techniques and props to get you moving in every way possible. Leaving you feeling relaxed and supple and more resilient. Suitable for all levels of experience. Should definitely add this one at least once to your weekly schedule.
- Suitable for new people to the studio
- Not suitable to those with acute injuries or pain
- Not suitable for prenatal clients (more than 12 weeks pregnant)
- Ensure exercise clearance if postnatal
First time booking into our Reformer class?
We keep the classes small and intimate with a maximum of 9 people, to ensure everyone receives the attention required to see results quickly.
However, for your first time, we suggest you book into either:
- a Daily Reformer classes (ideally one with fewer clients attending)
- a Daily Stretch and Release classes (slower paced with stretching exercises)
Try to arrive early to your first Reformer class and let the instructor know it’s your first time, so they can vary your exercises where necessary.
- While not essential, it’s beneficial to have some experience using a Reformer.
- All participants do the same exercises at the same time, with some variation to cater for different levels of client experience.
- Be prepared for your first class to seem fast-paced, and to feel like you’re not initially keeping up – there’s a learning curve and exercises will become familiar fast.
What you need to know
We keep the classes small and intimate with a maximum of 9 people, to ensure everyone receives the individual attention required to see results quickly.
These classes, as well as our Mat Pilates classes, run for 45 minutes and do not require an initial assessment. Beginners through to experienced clients are more than welcome to join in, as long as there are no current injuries.
If you are rehabilitating an injury, never fear – our Clinical Reformer, Pilates-based Rehab or Studio classes might be right for you!
Join our Reformer Pilates Classes with our Introductory offer of 5 classes for $50 – This offer is only valid for new clients to our New Farm studio, Brisbane, and is designed for attendance twice a week.
First time booking into our Reformer class?
Be prepared for your first class to seem fast-paced, and to feel like you’re not initially keeping up – there’s a learning curve and exercises will become familiar fast. All participants do the same exercises at the same time, with some variation to cater for different levels of client experience.
For your first time, we suggest you book into either:
- a Daily Reformer class (ideally one with fewer clients attending)
- a Daily Stretch and Release class (slower paced with stretching exercises)
Try to arrive early to your first Reformer class and let the instructor know it’s your first time, so they can vary your exercises where necessary.
What is a Reformer?
The Reformer was invented by Pilates founder, Joseph Pilates and is composed of the following elements:
Body weight and resistance of the springs are what make the carriage more/less difficult to move. Reformers are adjustable for differing body sizes and different levels of skill.
