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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Longer Workout: Flowing Beginner Reformer Routine with Sasha Davis
This Reformer routine with Sasha draws on her decades of Pilates and dance experience, and focuses on flow and gentle movements using light spring settings.
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With thanks to Heidi Monsen and Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Added May 2024
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Sasha Davis has been teaching Pilates for more than 30 years and h... -
Masterclass: Symmetry in Motion on the Reformer - Part 1 with Shan Alphin
*Please note that this masterclass has been split into 2 parts but both are now available to view - this is part 1*
We're delighted to welcome Shan Alphin to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass!
In this Reformer session, Shan combines classical and contemporary Pilates exe...
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Masterclass: Symmetry in Motion on the Reformer - Part 2 with Shan Alphin
*Please note that this masterclass has been split into 2 parts but both are now available to view - this is part 2*
We're delighted to welcome Shan Alphin to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass!
In this Reformer session, Shan combines classical and contemporary Pilates exe...
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Masterclass: Symmetry in Motion on the Reformer - Improver Class
Following on from Shan's first 'Symmetry in Motion' Reformer masterclass, this second class is designed for clients at an improver/lower intermediate level.
In these sessions, Shan combines classical and contemporary Pilates exercises to help us to explore how unilateral training can create gre...
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Masterclass: Reformer Jumpboard Interval Training with Shan Alphin
Welcome to the Reformer Jumpboard!
In this masterclass, Shan adds an element of interval training to Reformer Jumpboard practice, in order to elevate the intensity and cardiovascular benefits of your Pilates workouts, whilst still maintaining the control and precision that are so unique to Pila...
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Tutorial: All Round Reformer with Cameron Angus
In this full body intermediate-level Reformer session, Cameron adds his own twist and take to the Reformer exercises we know and love, drawing on his experience of nearly 40 years as a physiotherapist and 20 years as a Pilates teacher.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Added November 2024
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Masterclass: Countering Cross Syndrome on the Reformer with Suzanne Martin
This masterclass with Suzanne looks at how Pilates Reformer exercises can help to counter cross syndrome (muscular imbalances) in the body, especially in relation to clients who have had hip replacements. Suzanne shares her own experience and road to recovery as a hip replacement client herself. ...
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Masterclass: Athletic Reformer Jumpboard Flow with Shan Alphin
Shan is back with more Reformer Jumpboard inspiration!
This time, Shan takes us through a dynamic Reformer routine that combines the principles of Plyometrics with the Jumpboard. This is an athletic class that will focus on lower body activation, abdominal strength, and core stability, providin...
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Masterclass: Reformer Sequences Part 1 - Seated Warm Up with Bridget
Welcome to the first class from Bridget's new 'Reformer Sequences' series!
In this first class, Bridget takes us through a seated warm-up sequence, designed to mobilise the key areas of the body before adding load on the Reformer.
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With thanks to Jacqui Baldwin
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Added January 2025
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Bridget M... -
Tutorial: Shoulder Complex Work on the Reformer - Part 2 with Cameron
Following on from part 1 of this Reformer tutorial with Cameron, this second session is again designed to address each of the key areas of the shoulder complex, namely the thoracic spine, scapular and gleno-humeral joint, whilst also paying particular attention to breathing patterns and different...
