Studio Equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & More)

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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Studio Equipment (Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & More)
  • Masterclass: Standing Reformer with Kathy Corey

    We are delighted to be adding another wonderful class from master teacher, Kathy Corey, to Body Control Pilates Central.

    This masterclass looks at standing work on the Reformer - elements of the class can be added into your wider Reformer routine, or you can do it as a stand-alone balanced class...

  • Masterclass: Reformer Sequences – Part 8 (Knee Stretches & Split Sequence)

    This is the final instalment in Bridget's 'Reformer Sequences' series. In this session, Bridget looks at different versions of both knee stretches and splits sequences.

    With thanks to Jacqui Baldwin

    Added August 2025

    Bridget Montague has been teaching Pilates since 2001. Her career in movem...

  • Masterclass: The Art of Progression on the Reformer with Shan Alphin

    In this masterclass, Shan looks at how you can use building blocks and different variations of exercises to prepare yourself for, and progress up to, the more advanced repertoire on the Reformer.

    With thanks to Judy Tams

    Added September 2025

    Shan Alphin, MBA, MSc, NCPT has taught movem...

  • Masterclass: Slowburn Reformer with Ellie Herman

    We are thrilled to welcome Pilates Master Teacher, Ellie Herman, to Body Control Pilates Central! Ellie has been teaching Pilates for over three decades and it is wonderful to have her sharing her vast knowledge and expertise with our subscribers.

    In her first masterclass filmed for the channel,...

  • Longer Workout: Introduction to the Pilates Chair with Melanie Christou

    This class with Melanie combines matwork exercises with work on the 'Pilates Chair' (Wundachair), a wonderfully challenging and supportive piece of Studio equipment. The exercises are suitable for improver to intermediate clients who are comfortable with matwork but who haven't used the Chair bef...

  • Masterclass: Tower Flow for Beginners with Shan Alphin

    This flowing movement masterclass with Shan uses the Reformer Tower, a versatile piece of Studio equipment which converts from a Balanced Body Reformer and allows you carry out a wide range of wonderful Cadillac repertoire.

    For more information on the Tower, please visit Balanced Body: www.pilat...

  • Longer Workout: Reformer Routine with Jazzi Craddock

    Join Jazzi for a short, balanced Reformer routine designed to take your body through all planes of movement.

    With thanks to Lisa Missah

    Added December 2025

    Jazzi has been a Body Control Pilates teacher for over a decade, and has completed both her full Comprehensive Studio and Master Mat...

  • Masterclass: The Waist with Dr Suzanne Martin

    This masterclass with the fabulous Dr Suzanne Martin is all about the waist and creating space in the middle area of the body. Using a mix of mat, Reformer and Tower exercises, Suzanne looks at how working on the waist area, with a particular focus on elongation, can address asymmetry in the spin...

  • Masterclass: The Reformer Jumpboard: Fluid Strength and Conditioning

    We are so happy to welcome Tom back to Body Control Pilates Central with a Reformer Jumpboard masterclass filmed at his studio in California!

    This session is all about fluid strength and conditioning and combines Reformer Jumpboard exercises with Franklin Method techniques.

    You will need a sm...