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by Lauren Hilton Pilates
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5 Reasons to Try Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates is more than just movement—it’s a way to reconnect with your body, find ease in everyday life, and build strength in a way that feels supportive and sustainable.
Whether you're looking to move with more freedom, release tension, or simply carve out time for yourself, here are five reasons why we think you’ll love it:
Mat Pilates vs Reformer Pilates - which gives us more ‘connection’?
Let’s explore the differences in sensory connection we get on the Pilates mat vs the Pilates Reformer and equipment.
What is the Pilates reformer?
If you have you’ll have seen the various pieces of equipment with bars, springs, pulleys and leather covered beds and will be forgiven if you felt you’d entered some kind of torture chamber, many of my clients raise an eyebrow when they first the equipment! Whilst the Pilates equipment can look intimidating we will explain why using the Pilates equipment can do amazing things for your body.