by Core Reform | Jan 26, 2020 | Pilates Classes
Do you follow up on Instagram? Please do! On our Instagram page, we showcase all things related Pilates at our studio. We tell you a little bit about our trainers, our locations and our favorite Pilates exercises. We also love being featured in your Instagram story!...
by Core Reform | Jan 16, 2020 | Corereform, Pilates Classes
Why is Pilates so expensive? Do you offer any discounts? Sometimes clients ask us about our pricing and wonder if we have any unpublished pricing options. We want to use this blog entry to address our pricing and hopefully answer some common questions. First, just to...
by Core Reform | Jan 9, 2020 | Corereform, Pilates Classes
In Pilates, the feet in straps exercise is prominent in almost every workout. This exercise really focuses on the abdominals, inner thighs, and hamstrings. While you are working towards strengthening and stabilizing the abdominals, your legs are supported in the...
by Core Reform | Dec 26, 2019 | Corereform
1) Listen to the Instructor Your first Pilates class may seem overwhelming – intimidating even. The Reformer looks fairly complicated, there’s so many accessories on the side, and everyone else seems to already know what they’re doing. Do not...
by Core Reform | Dec 21, 2019 | Corereform
Here are some easy to implement modifications for our pregnant clients. Remember, if you’re expecting, make sure you have the OK from your doctor to workout. And, if you’re new to Pilates, we strongly recommend starting with a few privates. If you’ve been with us for...
by Core Reform | Dec 16, 2019 | Corereform, Pilates Classes
Sometimes a client will ask us why they don’t “feel” an exercise. 99% of the time, we hear this when a client isn’t doing the exercise correctly. So, if you do not “feel” something OR if you feel it in the wrong place. Follow these steps: First, reset...
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...
