1:1 reformer Pilates in Harrogate
55 minutes, one-to-one, on a reformer set up specifically for you
What a session looks like
Fifty-five minutes, one to one.
Talk it through
Before we start, we’ll have a quick chat about how you’re feeling, what you’ve been working on and what you’d like to achieve from your session.
On the reformer, guided and corrected
From there, we’ll work through a programme suited to your goals and ability. I’ll guide you through each exercise, paying close attention to your technique and making adjustments where needed.
Progressed as you develop
Every session is designed to challenge you while keeping your movement controlled and purposeful, with exercises progressed or adapted as you develop.
What the reformer actually is
It’s a low, padded carriage that slides along rails, with springs underneath and a footbar and straps at either end. The springs are the whole point. They can take weight off you or make you work harder against it, and I change them between exercises depending on what we’re doing and what you’ve turned up with that day.
Most people picture a gym machine. It isn’t one. You’ll be lying, sitting, kneeling or standing on it, and nearly all of the work is about control rather than effort — moving the carriage smoothly, stopping it smoothly, and keeping everything else still while one part of you moves.
Who it suits
You don’t need to be flexible and you don’t need to be fit. Those are things we work on — not things you’re supposed to bring with you.
Tell me what your body does before we start rather than halfway through.
What changes, and when
Strength and control build over weeks rather than over sessions, which is why I’d rather see you steadily for a couple of months than intensively for a fortnight.
What I won’t do is promise you a transformation in one session. If anything shifts quickly it tends to be awareness — the ache you’d stopped noticing, the habit you didn’t know you had — and the rest follows from there.
Common questions
Do I need to have done Pilates before?
No. That’s what the introductory session is for — we go at the pace you need and I explain as we go.
How long is a session?
Fifty-five minutes, one to one.
How often should I come?
Once a week suits most people. We’ll talk about what’s realistic for you rather than selling you a schedule.
Is it just for women?
No. The sessions are one to one, so they’re built around whoever is in front of me.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable, fitted clothing that allows you to move freely and lets me see your alignment and technique.
Where is the studio?
My private studio is based in Harrogate. Once you’ve booked your session, I’ll send you the full address and everything you need to know before you arrive.
Try the reformer for £45
One to one · Harrogate, by appointment