


Studio Equipment Class
Studio equipment class is a circuit pilates class using all apparatus, including Core Align, Chair, Cadillac, Motr and Reformer and learn how these different pieces of apparatus complement each other. The teacher will break down which exercise is done on each piece of equipment and then clients will move through each station to work on the apparatus.
Who is this class for?
This class is great for regular students of the studio who are looking to deepen their practise. Because many of the exercises are more advanced, this class is not suitable for drop in or intro offer. Our circuit equipment class focuses on finding strength without creating stiffness in the body.



How it Works?
Once you will finish your intro offer and will feel comfortable in using the Tower and the Reformer, you will be able to attend this class. Please discuss with your teacher prior booking this session
. “A man is as young as his spinal column.”

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What is the difference between Studio Equipment and Reformer classes?



Every Pilates apparatus is creatively designed by Joseph Pilates and the purpose of the equipment is to challenge as well as support students performing the exercises through adjusting to individuals’ needs and capabilities. The apparatus is designed to make the body move through a range of motion exercises that encourage the ‘extra’ movement; the extra stretch, the extra resistance to build muscles as well as a strong core. After regularly practicing Pilates on the equipment, the body reconditions and transforms for greater flexibility, proper spine alignment, correction of muscle imbalances and maintenance of overall health.Each Pilates equipment was developed with great thought; the width, the height, the level of spring resistance were all designed for a specific purpose. The objective was to have apparatus that would create movements for the body instead of the body doing all the work on its own. That way, exercises on the different machines are altered to fit the person’s existing body condition.Joseph first introduced Matwork, a series of range of movement exercises on the floor for German citizens who accompanied him during his internment. This helped to build strength and endurance for all the people he surrounded during this time and this set the foundation of his unique exercise method.Performing exercises on the floor was challenging because the body weight applies the resistance to the exercises. Joseph realized that only a few people were able to perform the exercises correctly on the Mat, hence the push to invent equipment to support the majority who didn’t.Pilates Barrel Apparatus:He was also known for his Barrel invention where he used empty beer barrels with further adjustments to create a ‘hump’ for individuals to stretch and extend their spine and promote greater flexibility as well as core strength. The main purpose was to correct any misalignments as well as maintain the natural curvature of the spine. This piece of equipment also addressed any issues related to the back and shoulder due to posture or age.Pilates Chair Apparatus:Joseph later introduced the Pilates Chair, (also known as the Wunda Chair) for individuals to practice his exercises at home. This piece of apparatus could fit in apartments in New York since it was one of the smallest Pilates equipment that had a touch of a “Reformer effect” to it. The apparatus has a sloped seat with handles, adjustable springs and padded pedals for individuals to perform vertical forms of Pilates exercises.This apparatus also had a dual benefit, whereby, when flipped onto the back, it converts to a chair-like furniture that Joseph believed had the best position for the body when seated. Exercises on the Pilates Chair were targeted towards strengthening the core, for upper body, lower body, joint and bone stabilization.Pilates Cadillac Apparatus:Originally known as the Trapeze Table, Joseph invented this traditional apparatus by attaching some form of springs to hospital beds. He got bed-ridden patients to move and correct their muscular conditions while lying down on bed and using the bedsprings as resistance. This proved to be extremely beneficial for rehabilitation and physical therapeutic purposes and he found that by going against gravity, he could get the patients to align the spine and the pelvic area much more effectively with every exercise he made them do.Today, the Cadillac Apparatus is a raised bed with a metallic framework attached to straps, bars, springs attached to it for resistance and general assistance to all the exercises. A lot of Pilates studios till today, use this to improve spinal flexibility and alignment.
