Why men do Pilates

If you have wondered whether a Reformer Pilates class is for you, here is what it works on, what a class is like and how to start.

Why men take up Reformer Pilates

• Strength with control: the Reformer’s springs add resistance, so your muscles work as you push and pull against them, slowly and with control.
• A steady middle: many exercises ask you to keep your trunk steady while your arms or legs move.
• How you hold your body: each exercise pays attention to your posture, lying, sitting, kneeling and standing.
• Mobility: movements take your joints through a full range, at a pace you can control.
• Something different from your usual training: Pilates puts the attention on how you move rather than how much you lift or how fast you go. Many people practise it alongside running, cycling, sport or the gym.

What a class is like

Our classes are exclusive Reformer Pilates, with only a few people in each, so your trainer can watch your form and guide each person. All levels are welcome: your trainer adapts each exercise to you, so first-timers and regulars practise side by side.

Every studio has the full Merrithew^® set: the SPX Max Reformer, Stability Chair, Ladder Barrel and Arc Barrel.

Before your first class

• You don’t need any Pilates experience.
• Wear fitted clothes that move with you; loose clothes can catch on the springs and straps.
• Tell your trainer about any injury or health condition before the class starts.

How to start

Your first class is a demo class, on us. Book a demo class on our website, and the studio replies the same day by phone or WhatsApp to confirm a time that suits you.