Studio Equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & More)
The Studio Equipment used in Pilates consists of a number of different pieces of apparatus, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Reformer Tower, WundaChair, Ladder Barrel and Small Barrel/Arc.
Working on the Studio Equipment can provide you with more feedback and more challenge. These videos will show you how to work with various pieces of equipment and will provide ideas and inspiration for your Pilates classes.
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Masterclass: Classical Reformer Class with Sally Derbyshire
Join Sally as she takes us through a flowing intermediate/advanced level 'Classical Reformer' masterclass.
This class uses a Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformer - for more information, please visit https://www.pilates.com/store/pilates-equipment/reformers/allegro2-pilates-reformer/.
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Short Workout: Beyond Core - Trunk Stability on the Reformer with Nathan
This short workout with Nathan is packed full of great challenges and exercises which work all of the muscles of the trunk, not just the often over-emphasised abdominals!
The session contains a lot of technical detail so is ideal for Pilates teachers who teach on the Reformer, as well as regula...
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Masterclass: Intermediate & Advanced Power Progressions on the Reformer
This Reformer masterclass with Nathan focuses on adaptations and progressions of some of the more familiar intermediate/advanced Reformer exercises.
There is strong emphasis on technical detail, so it can initially be used as a masterclass/tutorial and then watched again as a flowing, balanced ...
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Cadillac/Tower Masterclass with Sarah-Louise Warden
Sarah-Louise takes you through a range of exercises on Balanced Body's Allegro 2 Reformer Tower (visit www.pilates.com for product details)
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Filming by MK Ceesay (www.zigzagzig.co.uk)
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DISCLAIMER
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Masterclass: Wunda Chair Workout with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
Join Michael and Ton for a balanced class on the Wunda Chair that works all parts of the body from the feet upwards! Apologies for the slightly squeaky Chair at the start!
We are using Exo Chairs from Balanced Body - more details at www.pilates.com
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Masterclass: Reformer Energy Flow with Bridget Montague
Bridget takes you through an intermediate level Reformer class which focusses on energising the body through flowing movements.
She is working with the Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformer - please visit www.pilates.com for more details.
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Bridget Montague has been teaching Pilates since 2001. Her ca... -
Masterclass: Balanced Reformer Workout with Nathan Gardner
This Beginner/Intermediate Reformer routine gives you a mix of traditional and modified repertoire at a gentle pace with technical breakdowns of the work.
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Masterclass: Challenging Chair Workout with Nathan Gardner
Nathan will take you through a flowing workout on Wunda Chair, moving between single and split pedal and varying spring resistance.
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Thanks to Jacqui Biggs
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Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years and has well over 30 years’ experience in physical and mental conditioning. Much... -
Masterclass: Reformer Sequences with Bridget Montague
Bridget takes you through her favourite Reformer sequences in this flowing masterclass, designed to give you inspiration for your Intermediate/Advanced Reformer classes and workouts.
Bridget is working with the Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformer in this class - please visit www.pilates.com for mo...
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Tutorial: Applying Rehab Principles - The Exercises with Cameron Angus
*Please ensure you have watched the introductory video for this practical session first - this is entitled 'Applying Rehab Principles - The Introduction'*
Following on from his previous videos looking at the principles of rehabilitation, Cameron now applies these principles in a practical class ...
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Masterclass: Spine Corrector Sequences with Maria Earle
This marvellous Maria masterclass takes you through a series of creative sequences on the Spine Corrector.
Whilst providing both additional support and feedback for our bodies, the Spine Corrector can also give us an extra challenge and is great fun to work out with!
You will need a Spine Cor...
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Masterclass: Reformer - Asymmetry, Rotation & Classics with Kathy Corey
We are delighted to welcome Pilates Master Teacher, Kathy Corey, back to Body Control Pilates Central with this fun and flowing Reformer masterclass looking at an exercise programme using rotation, asymmetry and a range of exercises from Joseph Pilates' classical repertoire.
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Added April 2023
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Tutorial: Reformer to Mat - Part 1 with Cameron Angus
Here's something a little different from Cameron...
This tutorial/masterclass looks at how the Pilates Matwork exercises are closely connected to the original Joseph Pilates Reformer repertoire, and how learning to use the Reformer can help improve your performance and understanding on the Mat. ...
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Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Intermediate Reformer Routine with Jacquie
Jacquie takes us through a flowing, intermediate-level Reformer routine, designed to improve strength, mobility and flexibility.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Added May 2023
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Jacquie had a successful career as a professional dancer and
choreographer in London’s West End and in numerous pr... -
Tutorial: Reformer to Mat - Part 2 with Cameron Angus
Here's part 2 of Cameron's Reformer to Mat series - please do watch part 1 first! The final part will be added in July 2023.
This second part continues to look at how the Pilates Matwork exercises are closely connected to the original Joseph Pilates Reformer repertoire, and how learning to use ...
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Tutorial: Reformer to Mat - Part 3 with Cameron Angus
The final of 3 parts of Cameron's Reformer to Mat series - please do watch parts 1 & 2 first!
This third session finishes looking at how the Pilates Matwork exercises are intrinsically linked to the original Joseph Pilates Reformer repertoire, and how learning to use the Reformer can help impro...
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Masterclass: Movement Clarity - A Reformer Masterclass with Georgie
This Reformer masterclass with Georgie is all about gaining clarity in your movement patterns. You will be building up and layering movements, adding limbs into spinal movements and then separating them back out again to see what differences you can identify!
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Thanks to Lynda Trent-Lander
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Masterclass: Exploring the Spine Corrector with Kathy Corey
Step into the world of the Spine Corrector in this masterclass with Kathy Corey!
The Spine Corrector is a great way of introducing the Studio Equipment into your classes. It provides great support and feedback, and also a great challenge! Whilst it lends itself perfectly to extension exercises,...
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Masterclass: Taking on the Tower with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
Michael and Ton are back! This time, they take on the 'Tower' - a fantastic piece of Studio equipment which takes up less space than a full-sized Cadillac (the ones used in this class convert from Reformers so even better!) but still allows you to perform the majority of the Cadillac repertoire. ...
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Masterclass: Reformer Routines for Beg/Int Clients with Michael & Ton
Join the dynamic duo that is Michael & Ton for a beautifully-balanced Reformer masterclass designed for beginner to intermediate clients.
You will need a long box and Reformer pole for this class.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal & Jazzi Craddock
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Added November 2023
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Longer Workout - Preparing for Unilateral Work on the Reformer
This intermediate-level Reformer workout with Jacquie is focused on preparing your body for unilateral (one-sided) work.
Jacquie is using a Balanced Body Allegro Reformer for this session.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Added January 2024
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Masterclass: Reformer Work for the Upper Body with Tom McCook
Tom takes us through a Reformer masterclass focused primarily on the upper body and shoulder girdle, but making sure the whole body joins in the fun for a full, balanced workout.
This masterclass uses Balanced Body Allegro Reformers - visit www.pilates.com for details.
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Masterclass: Exploring the Reformer with Michael King
We are delighted to welcome Michael to Body Control Pilates Central with his first masterclass for us!
In this 45-minute Reformer session, Michael offers a unique insight into his distinctive approach to this classic apparatus. Experience Pilates through the eyes of a master teacher, as Michael...
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Masterclass: EXO Chair Class with Maria Earle
The EXO Chair (Low Chair) is a fantastic piece of Studio equipment, designed to challenge and support your whole body during your Pilates workout.
In this masterclass, Maria takes you through the set up of the Chair and a series of her favourite exercises, put together to create a balanced rout...