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Beginner Pilates Reformer Exercises

Here are 74 exercises for groups who are new to the reformer, sorted by body area. Each one comes with springs, flow and cues to say out loud.

How to Teach Beginners on the Reformer

Fewer Exercises, Well Explained

New students have to understand the machine first. Plan fewer exercises and leave time for springs, foot position and getting onto the carriage.

Change Position Less Often

Every change takes a long time at the start. Stay in one position as long as you can and build the class around just a few.

Repeating Is Fine

Teaching the same exercises for a few weeks isn't a lack of ideas. The group gains confidence, and then you can progress.

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