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Small group trainingThe Reformer enables a customized workout for every fitness level - from beginner to professional in a small group format. -
Gentle on the jointsGentle, flowing movements sustainably increase your flexibility without straining your joints.
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Strengthening the deep musclesEffective exercises on the reformer activate and strengthen even the smallest muscle groups for a stable and healthy posture. -
Full body workoutPilates Reformer combines strength, balance and flexibility for a comprehensive workout that trains your entire body. -
Recognized by health insurance companiesThe Pilates Reformer courses are recognized by Swiss health insurance companies. Get your health insurance to cover the course costs.
Pilates Reformer courses & individual coaching
Pilates Reformer 1:1 Coaching Sessions take place as part of the GYYM Personal Training and are available in 30 minute and 55 minute formats. The sessions can be booked individually at available times.
Book Pilates Reformer 1:1 Coaching
The group classes take place in small groups at fixed times, which can be found in the course schedule. A reservation via the webshop is necessary for this.
Are you enthusiastic about Pilates Reformer training? Then get your 5 or 10 session card for group classes right here!
Pilates classes
Pilates Reformer with Kristin
Kristin, your Pilates Reformer trainer.
- Pilates Reformer Therapy
- Pilates Reformer 1:1 Coaching
- Back and joint problems
- Posture analysis and movement analysis
- Release tension through movement/mobility
- Increase the effectiveness of muscle loading (control exercise technique)
What our course participants say
Pilates Reformer FAQ
Pilates Reformer is suitable for anyone looking for an effective workout that is easy on the joints. Particular benefits:
- Beginners: The reformer’s individual settings make it easy and safe to get started.
- Advanced: For targeted strengthening and intensive challenges.
- People with back pain or poor posture: Pilates Reformer helps to relieve tension and improve posture.
- Athletes: To supplement the training plan in order to increase flexibility, stability and coordination.
- Older people: For gentle movements that maintain mobility and strength.
Pilates Reformer adapts to your fitness level and your goals!
A single Pilates Reformer session costs CHF 27.
If you would like to do regular Pilates Reformer training, you can purchase a 5-session card for CHF 120 or a 10-session card for CHF 225.
The difference between Pilates and Pilates Reformer lies mainly in the execution and the equipment:
Pilates (mat Pilates):
- Equipment: Usually performed on a mat. Occasionally small aids such as Pilates rollers, balls or resistance bands are used.
- Exercises: Relying on your own physical strength and gravity. The focus is on activating the center of the body (core), flexibility, balance and control.
- Access: It is minimalist and requires little equipment, making it easy to practice at home or in the studio.
Pilates Reformer:
- Equipment: The Reformer device, a special training device with a movable platform (carriage), springs for resistance and additional handles and straps.
- Exercises: Allows a greater variety and customization of exercises as the resistance and positions can be flexibly adjusted. You can train lying down, sitting, kneeling or standing.
- Intensity: The variable resistance often makes the training more intensive and specific. It is particularly helpful for rehabilitation, targeted muscle building and for people with certain limitations.
- Access: Usually offered in a studio under supervision, as the correct use of the device requires practice and experience.
Commonalities:
- Both methods are based on the Pilates philosophy: strengthening the core muscles, improving posture and flexibility and promoting body control.
- Both Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates can be adapted for every fitness level
- More ease in walking, standing, sitting due to less tension.
- Less back pain due to increased strength and mobility in the back
- More inner security during movements that require good balance.
- Increased tightening of the tissue.
- Increased effectiveness of other training units (e.g. strength training) through transfer of the correct learned movement patterns.
- More freedom of movement and less stiffness due to mobilized joints.
- Good body feeling through improved posture
Pilates training on the reformer machines is an ideal addition to strength training. During every strength training session, the muscles are shortened and of course additional muscle mass is built up. For the muscles to function optimally, it is important that strength and elasticity are trained. This is the only way a muscle can be used in its full range of motion and build up maximum strength. It is precisely these elastic abilities that are promoted on the reformer, as springs are always used and these force the muscles to tense up against resistance.
Our Pilates Reformer classes are recognized by health insurance companies.
Please check with your health insurance company to see if you are covered.
