Journal
Practical notes on classes and equipment: how to choose a class, set up a reformer, follow the cues and get ready for your first visit.
Getting started · 2 min read
Choosing your first class
How to choose between Reformer Foundations, Mat Control and Mobility for a first class, and what to tell the instructor when you arrive.
Equipment · 2 min read
Setting up a reformer
What each part of the reformer does, and the order to set it up in before a class.
In class · 2 min read
Breathing cues, explained
What instructors mean by the breathing cues you hear in class, and what to do when you lose the rhythm.
Classes · 2 min read
Working with light weights and bands
How the Strength class uses hand weights and resistance bands, and how to choose a weight that suits the set.
Classes · 1 min read
A slower class on a busy week
Why Mobility is slow by design, and how it fits into a week with other classes.
Getting started · 1 min read
What to bring and what to wear
A short checklist for your first class: clothes, socks, water, and when to arrive.
