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At Reform and Ride, we offer Pilates for every body. No matter your current fitness level, we’ll meet you there and help you progress. Our small class sizes, individualized feedback, and personalized direction from our teachers ensure you will feel confident and supported in your workout. Take the first step in making a commitment to your health. Come experience Reform and Ride today.

Pilates is a form of exercise developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Originally called “Contrology” by its creator, Pilates focuses on controlled movements, precise core engagement, and specific breathing techniques. Combining elements of strength training, flexibility, and balance, Pilates offers a range of benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels.

What does Pilates do?

• Strengthens your core: Pilates emphasizes engaging your deep abdominal muscles for stability and support throughout the body.
• Improves flexibility: Pilates stretches and lengthens muscles, increasing your range of motion and reducing stiffness.
• Enhances balance and coordination: Pilates exercises challenge your stability and control, improving your balance and coordination.
• Promotes good posture: Pilates focuses on proper alignment and core activation, which can help improve your posture.
• Increases body awareness: Pilates emphasizes mind-body connection, helping you become more aware of your body and its movements.

What is it like?

• Classes: Pilates classes can be mat-based or use specialized equipment like reformers, chairs, and barrels. They typically involve small, controlled movements with precise form and focus on breathwork.
• Intensity: Pilates can be adapted to various fitness levels, from gentle and beginner-friendly to challenging and high-intensity.
• Benefits: Studies suggest Pilates can improve flexibility, strength, balance, posture, core stability, and even reduce pain.

Additional things to know about Pilates:

• It’s not just for abs: While Pilates is known for strengthening the core, it also works muscles throughout the body, including the arms, legs, and back.
• It’s not high-impact: Pilates is a low-impact exercise, making it suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
• It’s mindful: Pilates emphasizes controlled movements and focusing on your breath, promoting a sense of body awareness and relaxation.
• It’s adaptable: There are different types of Pilates, such as classical, contemporary, and reformer Pilates, each with its own focus and intensity. People of all ages and fitness levels can benefit from Pilates.