Reformer Pilates
Experience Reformer Pilates at Yawa Aquatic Centre
When you join our Wellness Membership, you can will gain access state-of-the-art Reformer Pilates equipment.
Reformer Pilates is a type of resistance-based pilates that is performed on a Reformer Pilates bed. A Reformer Pilates bed is premium pilates equipment that is in bed-like frame, which rolls back and forth on wheels, within the frame. At the end of the bed there are foot bars and at the top of the bed there are straps with handles.
During the class you use your body weight and set a level of resistance of the springs, to build strength and activate your muscles. You may be asked to place your hands or feet within the straps and foot bars depending on the exercise. All parts of the reformer equipment and class can be adjusted for different levels of fitness and skill.
The Equipment - Peak Pilates Reformer Beds
Our beautiful wellness studio is filled with ten state-of-the-art MVe® Peak Pilates Reformer Beds.
The MVe® Reformer beds are sleek, precision-built aluminum reformer possessing the features and quality of the finest professional studio reformers. The innovative design of MVe beds includes features not found on other standard stackable reformers. Our beds are very user-friendly and will have a retractable shoulder-block, retractable risers and a gear bar selection for maximum adjust ability and comfort.
Types of Reformer Pilates Classes
Face-to-Face
- Reformer Intro
- Reformer
- Reformer Intermediate
- Reformer Classic Circle
- Reformer with Circle
- Reformer HIIT
- Reformer Inspired
- Reformer Inspired Box
- Reformer Inspired Tone
- Reformer Lower Body
- Reformer Short Box
- Reformer Traditional
Virtual Reformer Pilates
Yawa Aquatic Centre is the the first facility on the Mornington Peninsula to experience Reformer Pilates as a virtual platform!
As a wellness member, you will have access to not only our face-to-face reformer classes but you will have access to 35 additional classes and 9 new class variations.
To activate your virtual reformer access you will need complete the online induction via the button below and then visit reception. You will then be able to book virtual reformer classes via Active World. For further information please see the guest experience team.
Bookings for virtual reformer will open 3 days prior to the scheduled class. Classes start on Monday 17 April.
Reformer Pilates Benefits
There are numerous benefits associated with Reformer Pilates. Reformer Pilates can improve your overall strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. As well as this, Reformer Pilates may provide relief from physical pain, such as back and joint pain. Reformer Pilates is also very beneficial for those who are looking to improve their posture and movement.
As a full body workout, you can expect to activate and strengthen the following areas of your body when participating in a class:
- Abdominal region
- Back
- Buttocks
- Legs & thighs
