Reformer pilates

Around here (London) you can’t find any class for £12. Even outdoor running classes or group exercises are around £16, and reformer Pilates is £25.

I do. It s expensive but thats my priority to build the inner core. Pilates works on the tiny muscle as it is all about slow movements and position not the number of repetitions. So it builds up the core.

i pay that money because strength is the only
important thing to have as we grow older so I am investing in my old age. I go twice a week once a week on reformer and the other time on mat.

i was at go ape type thing last year, fell and was able to pull myself back up with my core and upper strength i felt damn proud of myself as I never had upper strength.
it s the pilates.

for cardio, i power walk my dog.
my husband is now doing reformer too as cant run anymore

totally worth it

I do a small group reformer pilates class and absolutely love it. I pay monthly but it works out just under £20 a class. It has transformed my back pain. One day, when I have the money and space, I will buy a machine for home. A proper reformer, spring loaded, rather than a middle aisle bargain.

Same, I was going to 1:1 twice a week costing me £90 a week, it’s the only exercise aside from swimming that sorts out my joints problems.

I spent about £6k on a reformer and it will last forever

I went for 8 years and paid £200 a month for unlimited classes so made sure I went at least 5 times a week to get my monies worth! I have since moved and now do mat pilates online and honestly find it just as good. I am no less toned or fit from doing it that way. Reformers are nice but not necessary. Cadillac reformers are even better to use but they are way more expensive as it’s one on one.

TBF they are expensive to run. A mat pilates class of 20 people paying £12 each is £180. To get the equivalent income for a class of 6 on a reformer means £30 each.

The lady who runs our local class recommends a minimum of 2 classes a week but preferably 3/4.

I did a few. They were fun but I didnt feel "exercised" and I cant afford £60-£120 a week!

I do both too and disagree that mat Pilates is harder. Some exercises are harder on the mat but generally speaking an advanced reformer Pilates class is much harder (and shows much quicker results) than an advanced mat class.

I’ve got an unlimited pass for a reformer studio near work and am also lucky enough to have a mat Pilates studio next door to where I live. I do at least 3 reformer classes every week and 2-3 mat classes. I also run and lift weights. The reformer has been brilliant at resolving niggly injuries and as others have said in creating a good physique. I’m 57 and (now) long and lean. I’ve lost about 30lbs over the last 2 years but that’s been via improving my diet not the Pilates - I firmly believe the adage that you can’t outrun a bad diet - but although I’m smaller due to the fat loss, I’m firmer all over and have a flat stomach due to the reformer pilates

I also tried it and felt "seasick" for quite a while afterwards. I didn't vomit, but decided to stick with mat Pilates.

I don’t understand why gyms don’t include it? My yoga studio made people pay on top of a membership for reformer, and it’s the only class of literally dozens not included in my fancy gym membership. So I’ve never had a go as can’t justify the surplus fee.

I pay £90 monthly membership which gives 5 classes. It's only more expensive if you buy a single class. As mentioned above, they can only fit in 9 people in one session, so I imagine thats why cost is higher.

To me its been absolutely worth it, better for my body than yoga or mat pilates. I spent £££ on yoga getting nowhere.

I used to do it after a knee injury and loved it but couldn't justify the cost after a while. Just too expensive at £25 per class. Could have just about justified it at £15 tbh.

Can you join a gym with a reformer studio? Classes are included in the cost then.

I have two gyms in my town covered by my membership, both have reformer studios, so lots of flexibility to find a class that suits my schedule

I only do it once a week as I do Body Pump and athletic Pilates too, but I find it great to have in the mix. I have tight hamstrings so it helps me to do stretches I wouldn't ordinarily do

I went to my first class last night and I’m laying her aching!! I think I’d go again, it was actually way more challenging than I expected.

I only do it during pregnancy and justify the cost as healthcare. I feel like I get more range of accessible exercises. It certainly makes a difference during labour!

Also non-UK. I'm paying about £6 equivalent per class. Didn't realise how lucky I am!

It's really expensive isn't it, I've tried it but I've been doing mat pilates for years and see all the same benefits from that - plus it's harder as you're purely working with your body weight - so I'd say to people save your money and do that.

£12?? Wow that’s cheap! It’s 25-35 fur group lessons near me. I want to do it too - I’ve done Pilates for years but never tried reformer. But way too expensive. My normal Pilates is £10/hour or free with gym membership - even with membership the reformer is an added cost.

I’ve done a couple of classes, £25 round here too.

But I can’t get over how many of you say you love it and look forward to it. I absolutely hated it. Everything hurt, I didn’t feel comfortable, it was just awful.

I do a strength training class 3 times a week, spinning twice a week and yoga once a week so it’s not like I’m unfit with weak muscles. I just couldn’t get on with reformer at all. Maybe I had a rubbish instructor?

Reformer has been around for decades and shows no signs of going anywhere. There are literally hundreds of studios in my city. There will always be people who prioritise their health, fitness, flexibility etc. who will pay the prices.

It’s $400 a month for an unlimited membership at my local studio. If you go 5 times a week it’s only $20 a class.

Obviously if you pay per class it’s a lot more. Unfortunately I do pay per class because I prefer barre and only do reformer once a week or fortnight.

Exercise classes are my preferred form of exercise so they’re worth the cost to me. I spend $500-700 a month.

Once and only time I took a Pilates class was last month for my birthday, my sisters got me a class to go with them. It was okay. I would never go again unless I was invited like last time.

If a gym offers Pilates as a group class, great. Otherwise, I agree, it's not worth it AT ALL for anyone seriously looking to lose weight and burn fat.

I LOVE lifting weights. It's like an addiction for me lol. Plus strength training is great for losing weight, burning fat, and creating muscle😎

I do one-to-one classes and I love it. It has definitely helped with the perimenopausal aches and also my mental health. I do feel stronger and more supple. It’s the only exercise I really enjoy, though I do strength and cardio classes too.

I was going to join one of the chains that does group classes but I heard it was very difficult to get into any classes so I did a trial session at my own gym and it was marvellous.

I would do it every day if it wasn’t so expensive. For now, once a week suffices and I still feel the benefit.

It is bloody expensive but I’ve become weirdly obsessed with it, having never been a Pilates fan before!

Round here it’s minimum £25 a class but most places do deals where you can get a discount on a package of classes . I’ve got a fairly decent deal (for this area) paying £115 a month membership at a local independent gym for unlimited gym and classes and 4 x reformer a month. I’d like to do it twice a week but can’t really justify the cost, although I sometimes buy extra sessions.

It’s like anything I guess, you just have to decide what you want to spend your money on and whether it’s worthwhile for your own goals. I don’t think you’d lose weight doing that alone (if you wanted to) but it definitely strengthens the core and it’s really satisfying mastering a new move!

Wow that's extortionate! I get unlimited reformer pilates and full gym membership combined for $13 a week (Australia), which is just over £6. Your prices are crazy!

I have my own reformer and it was the best thing I ever bought.