How to mimic the Pilates Reformer on the mat 1. Pulling straps Andrea Speir, founder of Speir Pilates, dubs this one of the ultimate classical Pilates exercises that’s done on the Reformer.

Reformer Pilates is usually done in a studio or class with an instructor at the front guiding the routine. The workout usually lasts 45 to 60 minutes and includes a warm-up, resistance work, and a ...

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Unlike mat Pilates, where the practice is fairly stationary, a reformer adds new challenges with resistance, motion, and new positions on a moving platform. These low-impact exercises are ...

Unlike mat Pilates, where the practice is fairly stationary, a reformer adds new challenges with resistance, motion, and new positions on a moving platform. These low-impact […] ...

But none of these props are 100-percent necessary for a solid mat pilates workout. So, “you can do mat pilates anywhere—at home on a yoga mat or towel or traveling in a hotel room,” she says.

The reformer has a bar at one end, which is adjustable. Depending on the exercise, you may place your hands or feet on the bar. On the opposite side, there’s a set of long straps with handles.