Exercise is an ever evolving industry in terms of options in today’s day and age. People are looking for different kinds of workouts that give them muscle strength while also being fun and releasing the endorphins. For some, going to your standard gym doesn’t cut it anymore when it comes to enjoying exercise. This is where other, newer ways of exercising comes in such as F45, HIIT and Reformer Pilates. These team like environments can also act as a social outlet as people meet others likeminded all while improving their physical and mental health through exercise.
What is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is derived from the original clinical Pilates which is traditionally done on a mat. Reformer Pilates is performed on what is called a reformer machine which is made up of a reformer bed and resistance springs that are connected to add intensity and complexity to your workout. It is a low impact workout which is generally done in a group class setting. The aim is to build up your strength, flexibility, core strength and improve your posture all while you have a full body workout. There are different levels of difficultly across most Pilates studios and they cater to absolute beginners, intermediates and advanced skill and fitness levels. Some places even have upbeat music playing throughout each pilates class, making the environment a fun, exciting place to be. Each reformer class roughly goes for 40 minutes to an hour long and classes are generally kept small to provide guidance throughout the session should you require it.
Studios by location
We know that getting to the gym or any kind of exercise can be hard for some if you’re not close to it.
North Canberra
Lucas Studios
Located in Canberra’s north in Mitchell, Lucas Studios is a boutique pilates studio that offers small group classes as well as private training sessions. Lucas Studios provide a range of classes that include Reformer Pilates but are not limited to just that. They also offer mat pilates, pilates circuit, yoga, barre, boxing and gym circuits.
KX Pilates
KX Pilates is a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio that has over 80 different locations across Australia. Each class at KX Pilates is classified by level (beginner, intermediate and advanced). This chain of Reformer Pilates studios has two dedicated KX Pilates studios located in Canberra. One in Braddon and the other in Fyshwick.
Ground Up
Ground Up is one of Canberra’s newest wellness studios. Part of the Viva Leisure Group (Club Lime, Club Pink and HIIT Republic), Ground Up is a boutique studio that focuses on Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Barre and Yoga all under the one roof. Ground Up currently has two locations in Canberra. One in Belconnen and the other in Yarralumla and they are quickly expanding to other areas.
Studio Pilates
Studio Pilates is another chain of Reformer Pilates studios. Studio Pilates has two studios in Canberra (Braddon and Gungahlin) and over 70 locations across the globe from Australia to New Zealand, China and the United States of America. This studio prides itself on high intensity workouts that are proven to be in quickest way to scientifically transform your entire body.
South Canberra
Muse Pilates Kingston
Reformer Pilates studios are generally restricted to classes only based on classification of fitness level. At Muse Pilates Studio, their Reformer classes are classified by all levels reformer, intermediate reformer, stretch & release reformer, booty burner reformer, jumpboard reformer and mums & bubs reformer classes.
Elysium Studio Pilates
Elysium Studio Pilates is located in Weston in Canberra’s south. Offering three different classes specifically in reformer pilates, you can get your exercise fix from essentials, flow or total body reformer classes. They also do offer semi-private lessons, circuit style classes, pre & post natal pilates sessions and mat pilates classes.
Power Flow Pilates
Located in Mawson, Power Flow Pilates is a Canberra studio that offers classes for up to 16 students at a time. Offering only reformer pilates classes, Power Flow Pilates has classes available from flow, foundation & prenatal, mums & bubs, over 60’s and power pilates to suit all ages and levels.
Pilates Centre
The Pilates Centre which is located in Phillip, is one of the smaller offerings of reformer pilates studios in Canberra. The Pilates Centre offers reformer pilates and mat pilates across their two rooms within their studio. The Pilates Centre’s classification runs off levels of experience starting from introductory and then onto levels 2 – 4.
Rebalance Pilates & Yoga
Rebalance Pilates & Yoga located in Tuggeranong. Rebalance offers a large range of reformer pilates classes including open reformer, align reformer and stretch & flow reformer classes. If you’re brand new to reformer pilates, you can do their intro to reformer class which goes through the basics of the reformer within 10 minutes.
Each Reformer Pilates studio has different offerings in terms of classes, locations and environments. If you’re just getting into reformer Pilates for the first time, it might be worth checking out introductory offers some studios offer before committing to a studio and potentially a contract. If you love any form of Pilates, check out our article on 8 Pilates Studios in Canberra for more options.
