Springs, straps and control: how the reformer works

At its heart the reformer is a sliding carriage, a set of adjustable springs and a pair of straps. The springs add or remove resistance; the carriage asks your body to move slowly and evenly; the straps connect your arms and legs to that resistance so nothing is left to momentum.

Changing a spring changes the exercise entirely. Lighter springs often demand more control, not less, because there is less to push against and more to stabilise. Your instructor sets the load for your body and the movement, so each repetition stays precise rather than rushed.

That is why reformer work suits every level. In a small group of no more than six, one instructor can watch how you load each spring and guide your alignment through the full glide of the carriage — building strength you can actually feel.

Curious how it feels under your own hands and feet? Your first class is 35 GEL, and you can book it in under a minute.