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Strength, plainly explained.
Reformer Pilates, the Powerformer, and how the work actually builds strength — written straight, from our Hoxton studio in East London.
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Reformer Pilates for Beginners: Where to Start
New and not sure where to begin? Why you don't need to be fit or flexible first, what a first class asks of you, and how the Power Intro works.
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Is Reformer Pilates Good for Building Strength?
Yes — as far as the machine lets you load. Why progression is the whole story, and where the Powerformer keeps going.
What Is the Powerformer?
A reformer rebuilt for strength. What it is, how it's different, the four springs, and how a class uses it.
Your First Reformer Pilates Class: What to Expect
Exactly what happens in your first class — the Powerformer, what to wear, and how it runs, start to finish.
Reformer vs Mat Pilates: What's the Difference?
What actually changes when you add the machine — the load, the resistance, and which one to start with.
What Is Strength Pilates?
The category we built the studio on. What Strength Pilates means, and what changes when the load can keep climbing.
Read enough. Try the machine.
Power Intro — three classes for £45, grip socks included. New clients, one per person, at our Hoxton studio in East London.