With matwork, your body provides both resistance and assistance for Pilates exercises, affected only by gravity and your body weight. Reformers extend the exercise options much further, offering either additional challenge or support.

How does a reformer work?

While on the carriage, you send it gliding by pushing on the footbar, or pulling on the ropes. Progressive resistance is created when springs attached to the carriage are extended. This is what works the muscles, in addition to controlling the return of the carriage.