One-to-one Reformer Pilates arrives at the Hub
1 October 2026We’ve been talking about Reformer Pilates for a little while now, and this October Laura will be launching her new one-to-one sessions at the Hub. Many of you will already know Laura from her Staying Strong Pilates classes, and over the past year she has also been completing her specialist Reformer training.
The new service gives Laura a different way to work with people individually. Because the sessions are one-to-one, she can tailor the exercises, spring resistance and progression around you, whether you are new to Pilates, want to build strength and mobility, would value more individual support than a group setting can offer, or simply fancy challenging your body in a different way.
Where did the Reformer come from?
Reformer Pilates may feel like a fairly modern fitness trend, but the equipment itself goes right back to the development of the original Pilates method. Joseph Pilates originally called his method ‘Contrology’ and developed a range of apparatus alongside his mat exercises, including the Reformer.
The equipment was not created to replace mat Pilates. It offered another way to work on the same ideas of controlled movement, strength and body awareness, and Laura describes mat work as the backbone of Pilates, with the apparatus supporting what the body can learn and develop alongside it.
That distinction matters to us. Reformer Pilates is not the ‘better’ version of mat Pilates, and it is not replacing Laura’s existing classes; it simply gives her another way to work, particularly when somebody would benefit from much more individual attention.
What actually is a Reformer?
The Reformer has a moving carriage, springs, straps and a footbar. The springs provide adjustable resistance, but they can also provide support, which means Laura can make an exercise more challenging or more accessible depending on the person using it. The machine itself can also be adjusted to suit the individual and the exercise being performed.
That flexibility allows Laura to work on different things with different people. A session might focus more on strength and control, mobility and balance, coordination or body awareness. For somebody who already exercises regularly it can offer a completely new challenge, while for somebody who feels less confident exercising independently, the close guidance and ability to adapt everything as they go can be just as valuable.
Why are our sessions one-to-one?
Interestingly, Pilates itself was originally taught one-to-one. As it became more popular and moved into group settings, the way it was taught naturally changed, while Laura’s own training has always included adapting exercises to suit the individual.
Working in a one-to-one session allows laura to take that individual approach much further. She can watch how you move, adjust the equipment and exercises as you go, and build the session around what you are trying to achieve rather than asking everybody to follow the same programme.
It also gives you the opportunity to progress properly over time. Laura can build on what you have already done and gradually change the exercises and resistance as your strength, control and confidence develop, which is why our Reformer sessions will be offered as a block rather than as occasional one-off appointments.
Try Reformer Pilates for free
Before the full service begins, Laura is offering a limited number of free one-to-one introductory sessions on Friday 23 and Sunday 25 October. The session is simply an opportunity to try the Reformer for yourself, get comfortable with the equipment, work through some exercises with Laura and ask any questions you have.
There is absolutely no obligation to continue afterwards. If you do decide you would like to carry on, Laura’s one-to-one Reformer Pilates will be available as a block of 6 sessions, costing £300 for the block (£50 per session).
If you would like to request one of the free sessions, use the link below to fill in a brief form, or just reply to this email and Laura will be in touch.
