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...

  • Masterclass: Athletic Reformer with Matt Marney

    Fitness Reformer classes are all around us these days and, sadly, very few remain true to the Pilates principles that are so important to good and safe practice.

    In this up-tempo Reformer routine, Matt demonstrates how it IS possible to get a great high intensity, athletic workout whilst still ...

  • Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 1 with Hana Jones

    We are delighted to welcome Hana Jones to the Body Control Pilates Central channel with the first in a series of classes exploring, observing and discussing movement, and what happens in our bodies when we perform the Pilates exercises we all know and love.

    This first class focuses on posture i...

  • Masterclass: Tower Flow for Experienced Clients with Shan Alphin

    Shan is back with another marvellous movement masterclass using the Reformer Tower, a versatile piece of Studio equipment which converts from a Balanced Body Reformer and allows you to perform a wide range of wonderful Cadillac repertoire. This class is designed for clients working at an intermed...

  • Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 2 Part 2: Footwork with Hana

    This second part of Hana's second class in her movement exploration series delves deeper into looking at the natural response in a body when given both visual and tactile cues. The focus of this class is on the Reformer footwork exercises and the impact of using a light spring setting.

    This cl...

  • Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 2 Part 1: Footwork with Hana

    Welcome back to the second in a series of masterclasses from Hana Jones which are all about exploring, observing and discussing movement, and what happens in our bodies when we perform the Pilates exercises we all know and love.

    This second class has been split into two parts (this is part one)...

  • Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 3 Part 2: Knee Stretches

    Following on from the first part of this third class, Hana moves onto exploring knee stretches on the Reformer, looking at how the body moves naturally in this exercise, and how we can add cueing and imagery to enhance our movements further and elicit different responses.

    This class uses a Bala...

  • Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 3 Part 1: Upper Body Work

    This first part of the third class of Hana's 'Movement Observation' series continues to explore natural movement responses but with a focus on the upper body, in particular how the collar bone reacts to movements of the arms and the shoulders, and, in turn, how the ribs respond. Once again, the p...

  • Masterclass: Spinal Mobility on the Chair with Michael & Ton

    Welcome to the WundaChair with Michael and Ton! This masterclass is all about spinal mobility movements and exploring the versatility of the Chair and the challenge and support it offers.

    This class uses Balanced Body EXO Chairs - for more details, please visit https://balancedbodypilates.co.uk...

  • Masterclass: Balanced Reformer Routine with Sarah-Louise Warden

    Sarah takes us through a balanced Reformer routine designed to mobilise and strengthen.

    This class uses a Balanced Body Reformer - for more details, visit www.balancedbodypilates.co.uk.

    With thanks to Gosia Malyszko

    Added August 2026

    Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a ...

  • Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 4 (The Mermaid) with Hana Jones

    This is the final part of Hana's 'Movement Observation' series focuses on lateral flexion and rotation through the 'Mermaid' exercise, exploring the role of breath and repetition.

    This class uses a Balanced Body Reformer - you can find out more via www.pilates.com.

    With thanks to April Guna...

  • Shorter Workout: Dynamic Intermediate Reformer Routine with Valentina

    This dynamic Reformer routine with Valentina is for intermediate clients with Reformer experience. The exercises are designed to strengthen and mobilise, with transitions between them to promote flow and fluidity of movement.

    This class uses Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformer - you can find out m...