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When Hannah Joyce discovered reformer Pilates a few years ago, she was hooked. It was the first form of exercise that didn’t feel like a chore to her, so in December 2023 she began looking at ...

Once the reserve of the A-list elite (with an eminent fan base including everyone from Margot Robbie to Harry Styles), Reformer Pilates has now well and truly entered the mainstream. It's the trending ...

Home reformer Pilates machines are the must-have addition to any fitness fan’s spare room in 2025. But whilst reformer Pilates has provided my body with an array of benefits – from improving ...

Due to the use of compound exercises like side planks, glute bridges and the Pilates roll-down, this 30-minute low-impact session will work your whole body, as it works multiple muscles and joints at ...

So what is it about the popular (yet surprising) exercise modality that has the ... positions with their feet on the foot bar of the reformer, and then I align their bodies from the feet up ...

“These components can significantly enhance your workout versatility,” she says. Geismar encourages choosing a reformer that lasts and is environmentally sustainable. “Look for durable ...

This is my debut reformer Pilates class. It’s something I’ve been meaning ... their mental health exclusively to their Barrecore memberships. ‘It’s the only exercise where you can see immediate ...

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In the first clip, she demonstrated her skills on a Pilates reformer, effortlessly pulling resistance bands while arching her body back with grace. This exercise is designed to enhance flexibility ...

Keep in mind that it’s most important to do what you like the most. Since these exercises are similar, they share a lot of benefits like increased flexibility and mobility and better posture.