by Core Reform | Dec 6, 2019 | Corereform
Sometimes clients ask us how to get “better” at Pilates. Well, we’ve got some tips! Practice: You need regular practice to get better at anything. If you want to get better, you’ve got to show up and take class. Think About Form: Form is so important in Pilates....
by Core Reform | Nov 27, 2019 | Corereform
If you’re away and can’t make it to Pilates class over the holiday weekend, we have a quick mini-workout for you! No weights are needed, but it’s great if you could add them for the lunges. Warm up: Two minutes standing marching. As you march, use your core. Imagine...
by Core Reform | Nov 18, 2019 | Corereform
Our reformers have 5 springs – 3 red, 1 blue and 1 white. Red is the heaviest (100%), blue is the middle (50%) and white is very light (25%). For many exercises, more springs = heavier/more resistance. For example, footwork on 3 red will be heavier/harder than...
by Core Reform | Nov 8, 2019 | Corereform, Pilates Classes
Your Core Reform Pilates instructor will tell you during class what springs to load onto your reformer. Sometimes the instructor will also give options for what feels heavier/lighter, easier/more challenging. Make sure to listen to the instructors spring cues and if...
by Core Reform | Oct 28, 2019 | Corereform, Pilates Classes
Throughout class your instructor will tell you what springs to load onto your reformer. Here’s a little reminder about how to change the springs. You will see 5 springs on your machine and a gear bar. The gear bar is the metal bar near your wooden platform with...
by Core Reform | Oct 18, 2019 | Corereform
Our auto-pay plans offer savings and convenience for regular attendees. We offer three auto-pay plans: – Unlimited: This is the best plan for those who love Pilates and want to come 3 or more times per week. This plan is $199 per month. It allows a client to...
by Core Reform | Oct 8, 2019 | Corereform
Starting this month, we’re offering an Advanced Pilates class at our Fashion Island Studio. We are excited to offer this class format for experienced Pilates students. Before enrolling in an Advanced Pilates class, you should know that: – We require that you’ve...
by Core Reform | Sep 28, 2019 | Corereform
September is our Anniversary Month! We first opened our doors in September of 2010 which means we’ve been teaching Pilates classes for 9 years! We are so excited to be a part of the Newport Beach Pilates community. We love getting to know all of our clients and to...
by Core Reform | Sep 19, 2019 | Corereform
We always want our customers to feel great after a Pilates class. For new clients, it can take a handful of classes for things to start clicking. Here are 3 tips to help you feel successful at the studio: 1. Listen to cues. Your instructor will be calling out cues...
by Core Reform | Sep 10, 2019 | Corereform
“What do I wear to class” is a question we hear a lot at the studio. There’s a lot of bending, stretching, and twisting involved in a Pilates class. Because of this, your workout attire should be comfortable and non-restricting. Choose workout...
