If you’re brand new to Pilates, coming back after a break, or you’re not sure where to start, this page is for you.
We teach beginners every day at our studios in Lower Earley, Reading and Crowthorne. You don’t need to be flexible. You don’t need to be fit. You don’t need to know the exercises before you arrive.
Our job is to help you move well, build strength safely and feel comfortable in class from the beginning.
The biggest question most new clients ask us is: should I start with Mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates?
The honest answer is that both can be a good place to start. It depends on your body, your confidence and the type of class you think you’ll enjoy most.
Reformer Pilates uses a specially designed Pilates machine. The springs add resistance, but they can also support you. That is why the Reformer can work so well for beginners.
In your first classes, we’ll show you how the machine works, explain the springs and guide you through the exercises step by step. You won’t be expected to know what to do.
Our Reformer classes are small, with a maximum of 9 people in Lower Earley and 8 people in Crowthorne. That means your instructor can keep an eye on you and help you feel confident.
Best for: beginners who want clear guidance, small classes, a supported full-body workout and a little more individual attention.
Mat Pilates is done on a mat on the floor using your own body weight, sometimes with small equipment such as bands, balls or Pilates rings.
It is a brilliant way to learn the foundations of Pilates, build core strength and improve how your body moves day to day.
All of our Mat Pilates classes are suitable for beginners. Your instructor will give options, so you can work at the right level for your body.
Best for: beginners who want a lower-cost option, enjoy exercising on the floor and would like to build strength, mobility and posture in a friendly class setting.
Some people are happy to start straight away in a group class. Others prefer a private session first. Both are fine.
A private 1:1 can be helpful if you have an injury, have had surgery, feel very nervous, are pregnant or postnatal, or simply want someone to talk you through the basics before joining a class.
In a 1:1, we can look at how your body moves, answer your questions and suggest the best class route for you.
Choose the intro offer that feels right for you. If you are unsure, contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
A good choice if you want to start on the mat, build the basics and keep the cost lower.
Best if you would like small classes, equipment-based Pilates and more individual guidance.
Ideal if you have an injury, feel nervous, or would like personal guidance before joining a class.
