06/04/2026
Just a reminder to those who haven’t yet been on a Reformer for whatever reason (accessibility, cost, fear)its absolutely fine…Pilates MAT work is the core, it’s the foundation, in my opinion it must be mastered first in order to be able to master the Reformer. Mat work is hard, it requires skill, strength, precision and alignment, then add in props (balls, bands, blocks, weights, poles) and it takes the mat work to a whole other level, very similar exercises to what you would perform on Reformer.
Too many injuries arise from not having the basics, the core strength, correct alignment, functional mobility and self awareness.
Even just simple physical mobility on a mat can help improve every day life never mind what it can do to help with personal goals in running, cycling, weight lifting, golf, horse riding or whatever it maybe.
This isn’t a diss to the Reformer at all, I’m just highlighting that mat work is just as effective and efficient.
A great instructor will support your body on and off the mat/the studio but the key to all of it is YOU, your consistency, nothing faddy, no gimics, just a realistic plan, challenges for the body but achievable and safe at the same time. A good instructor will make you want to come back, will encourage you to want to improve for yourself. A good instructor will teach you the fundamentals and then you can do whatever you want 🥰🩷🧘♀️
