Pilates Classes: Reformer, Mat, ExoChair, Tower, CoreAlign®, Konnector®
Traditional Pilates classes alongside our other amazing equipment offerings.
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Why Our Classes Aren’t Named After Equipment
Many studios label classes as “reformer Pilates.” While the reformer is a great tool, the real power of Pilates comes from using the full Pilates system.
Joseph Pilates designed multiple pieces of equipment—including the reformer, chair, tower, and others—because each one challenges the body in a different way. When used together, they help develop strength, mobility, control, and balance more effectively than relying on a single piece of equipment.
For this reason, our classes are organized by skills and progression rather than equipment.
During a class, you may use the reformer along with other equipment, depending on the goal of the session. This allows us to provide a more well-rounded and effective Pilates experience while helping you progress safely over time.
Our Class Levels
Pilates Essentials
Build your foundation with a focus on core control, alignment, and understanding how Pilates movements work together. Great for beginners, experts looking to refine their skills, and clients returning from an injury.
Pilates Progressions
For clients who are comfortable with the fundamentals and are ready to develop more strength, coordination, and movement complexity. These classes move at a faster pace and are great challenges for most people.
Pilates Challenges
Designed for experienced clients who want a more demanding workout with advanced exercises and greater intensity. Expect greater strength demands and higher-level coordination using the equipment. Students are expected to be able to modify as needed and keep up with a faster class pace. Instructor approval required.
If you're unsure where to start, our team will gladly help guide you to the class that best fits your experience.
The principles of movement that Joseph Pilates and his equipment inspired apply to a wide range of movement experiences. We are committed to providing our members with a comprehensive movement system to challenge themselves physically and mentally.
We love how the CoreAlign® and Konnector® system complements traditional Pilates classes on the reformer, ExoChair, and tower, and can’t wait for you to come in and give them a try!
Check out these Youtube videos to see CoreAlign®, MOTR® and Konnector® in action!
Each apparatus is unique in the Pilates system of exercise. Pilates is so effective because it combines strength, flexibility, and balance all in one dynamic workout. The equipment all complement each other and offer the body new ways to be challenged and trained.
Pilates Equipment
Reformer
The Reformer itself is a specialized piece of equipment designed with a sliding carriage, adjustable springs, and various straps. This setup allows for a wide range of movements and resistance levels, making it suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. The combination of controlled, precise movements and the resistance provided by the springs engages your core, tones your muscles, and enhances your overall body awareness.
Tower
The Pilates Tower System is an excellent option for individuals looking to deepen their Pilates practice, enhance core strength, improve flexibility, and refine overall body awareness. Like other Pilates equipment, it offers a low-impact workout that can benefit people of various fitness levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Who knew a vertical frame with springs, a roll-down bar, a push-through bar and a mat could offer so much challenge to the body?
Mat
Pilates mat is where it all began. As Joe was diving deep into his own quest to be sound in body, mind and spirit, he used common exercises from the time and evolved them into a specific sequence of exercises meant to challenge the entire body fully. Mat work is often considered the most challenging form of Pilates and the equipment was actually developed, in part, to help bodies learn the movements they needed to be successful during mat exercises. While not all Pilates teachers follow the “classical order” of mat, your entire body will thank you for a rigorous mat workout!
Chair
The Pilates chair is frequently judged to be the most athletic of the Pilates apparatus. It’s often used in conjunction with other Pilates equipment, such as the reformer and the Tower, to create a comprehensive and well-rounded workout routine.
Pilates chair exercises focus on improving core strength, stability, flexibility, and overall body awareness. The chair's design allows for a wide variety of movements, including seated, standing, and lying-down exercises. Users can perform exercises that challenge different muscle groups, such as the abdominals, back, legs, and arms. The chair's resistance system enhances the effectiveness of these exercises by engaging muscles throughout the entire range of motion.
Konnector® system
The Konnector® is the best thing to happen to Pilates in the past 20 years! Invented by Viktor Uygen it is an evolution of the original Pilates reformer design that we didn’t even realize was missing. Once you’ve tried it, you may have a hard time going back to the “old” way. This system allows for the body to behave like it does in real life with each limb reacting to the other and allowing for smooth and connected movements. You won’t believe it until you try it, but we are convinced it won’t be long until all Pilates studios are converting to this unique system.
CoreAlign®
The CoreAlign® was developed by a physical therapist named Jonathan Hoffman. Its unique focus on functional training and gait, along with upright posture, helps to challenge trunk support, balance, functional movements, and all the things we need to keep up upright and mobile. This tool is a must for anyone looking to enhance their performance and is an excellent complement to other components of your workout routine. Our owner, Carrie A. Lamb is a Balanced Body Educator for CoreAlign® and is on a personal mission to spread the magic of this apparatus far and wide. She has trained teachers across the nation for the past 10 years and continues to find new ways to challenge clients and teachers alike!