My stepmom loves reformer Pilates and has spent her fair share of hours on the mat and the reformer bed. Recently, she ...

I tried mat, clinical, studio, reformer, sculpt, somatic, and rowing Pilates. My favorites were the ones that helped me improve my flexibility.

Yes, reformer Pilates does require a reformer bed, although some Pilates workouts can be performed using sliders to replace the bed. That said, many OG Pilates exercises don’t need any equipment.

Say ‘Pilates matwork’ to me a few weeks ago and I’d imagine a low intensity gym class that I’d chosen because I didn’t fancy dragging my weary body through something harder, half ...