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04/06/2026

Light springs, heavy control 🔥

Someone the other day said keep me on light springs as I’ve not exercised for a while…Reformer Pilates doesn’t always work that way!

This reformer flow was all about stability, strength, and precision:

✨ Inner thigh kneeling squat series
✨ Side plank series
✨ Plank series
✨ Triceps & rowing series

Using lighter springs challenged balance, control, and deep core engagement - proving that sometimes less resistance creates more work.

Move with intention. Stabilize. Strengthen. Repeat. đź’Ş

✨ Stronger with every spring.Reformer Pilates isn’t about perfection - it’s about progress. Every class helps build stre...
03/06/2026

✨ Stronger with every spring.

Reformer Pilates isn’t about perfection - it’s about progress. Every class helps build strength, improve posture, and create better movement patterns for everyday life.

Ready to feel the difference?

đź“Ť Book your next session today

Comment DISCOUNT to receive a discount off your first class!

14/05/2026

POV: you’re on IVF stimulation but still doing reformer Pilates 🫶

Current priorities:
✨ low impact movement
✨ deep breathing
✨ pelvic-friendly core work
✨ nervous system regulation
✨ pretending the hormones aren’t hormonal

Movement feels very different right now - softer, slower, more intentional - and now it’s time for complete relaxation until recovered from egg collection 🤍

Join us to celebrate Father’s Day with our “Pilates and Pizza” evening! A Reformer Pilates class at followed by an amaz...
11/05/2026

Join us to celebrate Father’s Day with our “Pilates and Pizza” evening!

A Reformer Pilates class at followed by an amazing wood-fired pizza of your choice from 🍕

A chance to move, unwind, and spend time together in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you’re bringing your dad, partner, family, or friends, everyone is welcome.

đź—“ Monday 22nd June at 6pm
đź“Ť Reformer by Melissa studio in Barton
đź’· ÂŁ20 per person
🎟 Limited spaces available - bookings now open.

06/05/2026

Lower body with a side of ring squeezes and oblique twists 🔥

1. Squat with arm extension and ring squeeze
2. Side lunge
3. Side lunge plus twist
4. Side lunge twists only
5. Side split with arm extension and ring squeeze
6. Side split with arm extension plus twist
7. Side split with arm extension twists only

Medium spring as a starting point, the burn will build during the squats, but for the extra challenge on the side splits go light 🔥

Resistance bands meet reformer Pilates 🔥 - the ultimate combo for strength, control, and that deep burn you know is doin...
05/05/2026

Resistance bands meet reformer Pilates 🔥 - the ultimate combo for strength, control, and that deep burn you know is doing something good.

Adding bands to your reformer work isn’t just a trend - it’s a serious upgrade. Here’s why:

- Increased resistance without bulk
Bands add intensity through the full range of motion, making even small movements more challenging and effective.

- Better muscle activation
They force your stabilizer muscles to switch on, helping you build strength in a more balanced, functional way.

- Improved mind-muscle connection
That constant tension? It keeps you focused and fully engaged in every rep.

- Joint-friendly strength training
Bands provide smooth, controlled resistance that’s kinder to your joints compared to heavy weights.

- Versatility in every session
From legs to arms to core, bands can level up nearly any reformer exercise without needing extra equipment.

Small band, big difference. Try it once - you’ll feel it instantly. ✨

02/05/2026

Happy International Pilates Day ✨

Whether it’s reformer, mat, tower, or anything in between - every movement counts. Be proud of yourself for showing up, for putting in the effort, and for choosing to move your body today and everyday. 💛

Feel the burn, find the control 🔥 The Ring (magic circle) isn’t just an accessory - it’s your secret weapon for deeper, ...
01/05/2026

Feel the burn, find the control 🔥 The Ring (magic circle) isn’t just an accessory - it’s your secret weapon for deeper, smarter Reformer Pilates.

5 reasons to use the ring:

1. Better muscle activation
The ring creates resistance that forces smaller, often overlooked muscles, like inner thighs and deep core, to engage more effectively.

2. Improves mind-muscle connection
Because you have to actively squeeze or stabilize the ring, it helps you focus on precision rather than just going through the motions.

3. Enhances alignment and form
Using the ring gives you feedback on positioning, helping you keep proper posture throughout your workout.

4. Adds intensity without heavy load
You can make exercises significantly more challenging without adding weight, which is great for controlled, low-impact training.

5. Versatile for full-body work
From arms and chest to legs and glutes, the ring can be incorporated into a wide variety of movements on the reformer.

What do you think of the ring???

29/04/2026

Same flow, new position, bigger challenge ✨

Taking a familiar Reformer flow from last week and switching the setup changes everything - more control, more connection, and the added ball brings that extra layer of stability and burn 🔥

It’s not about making it harder, it’s about making it smarter. Small adjustments, deeper work, stronger results. 💫

21/04/2026

Full body flow…shoulders on, core on, glutes on, calves on 🔥

This one is great to get the full body working. The 4 point position means that the core is required for stability and to ensure there is no pressure on the lower back. Learning to isolate the body parts rather than throwing the whole body into the move takes concentration and mind to muscle connection.

It is very easy to lean into the shoulder movement with the body and change the alignment of the knee and hip so ideally you want to isolate the movement from the shoulder, especially when adding in the leg extensions.

Key points:
- wrists and shoulders aligned, knees and hips aligned
- core engaged, spine in neutral, especially when extending the leg - be careful not to swing the leg up high an overarch the back
- point toes, activate calves and move leg with intention
- try to keep the bed still when extended for the toe taps and pulses at the end

Try this in your next class❗️

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