Intensify your Pilates routine by incorporating apparatus equipment! The Reformer, a spring-loaded resistance machine, is one of the low-impact and effective ways to tone muscle, strengthen joints and realign the body. Experience in Mat Pilates classes recommended (try them on the group fitness schedule!) for Beginning and All Level classes.
What is Pilates Reformer and Chair? Check it out right here!
Winter Quarter Registration Dates
- Member registration opens online and in-person Wednesday, December 5 at noon
- Non-member registration opens online and in-person Wednesday, December 12 at noon
Class Formats
Beginning Reformer
Our certified instructors will teach you the basics of using the Pilates
Reformer and chair. The equipment will help stretch and strengthen your
body, with extra emphasis on your core. This class is perfect for
beginners and anyone looking to refine their basic Pilates skills.
(Prerequisite for Intermediate Reformer)
Winter Quarter
Session I: Tuesday; January 8 - February 5
Members: $70; Non-members $100
Register in person at The Ray during Membership Services
hours.
*a unique Campus Recreation (
not your Campus Connect) log-in is needed to register online: online
instructions
Intermediate Reformer
This class will focus on Pilates essentials while appropriately
progressing to variations to intensify and compliment your exercise
regimen to increase your body's strength, flexibility, stamina and
awareness of powerful postural muscular techniques with the Pilates
Reformer, Mat and other equipment. It is recommended participants
recently complete at least one quarter of Beginner Reformer and have
extensive mat class experience before taking this course.
Winter Quarter
Session I: Wednesday; January 9 - February 6
Session II: Wednesday; February 13 - March 13
Session I: Thursday; January 10 - February 7
Session II: Thursday; February 14 - March 17
Members: $70; Non-members: $100
Register online*:
Pilates Classes
Register in person at The Ray during Membership Services
hours.
*a unique Campus Recreation (
not your Campus Connect) log-in is needed to register online: online
instructions
Advanced Reformer
De-stress your mind and refine your muscles! Bring your Pilates practice
to the next level by challenging your muscular strength, stability,
stretch and endurance to improve posture, maintain balance, and help
prevent injury. Utilizing the Pilates Reformer, Chair, and Mat, this
class is will be taught at an intermediate level and flow progressively
into advanced exercises. Participants should have recently completed at
least one quarter of Pilates equipment classes at the intermediate level
prior to taking this course. Advanced classes allow participants to
maximize their core strength and stability. You'll challenge yourself
with advanced moves and develop a deeper understanding. Participants
should have at least two quarter of Pilates equipment classes to
register.
Winter Quarter
Session I: Tuesday; January 9 - February 5
- 6:30-7:50 pm; Wendy
- Members: $80; Non-members: $120
Session I: Sunday; January 6 - February 3
Session II : Sunday; February 10 - March 10
- 10 - 11 am; Claire
- Members: $42; Non-members: $60
Register online*:
Pilates Classes
Register in person at The Ray during Membership Services
hours.
*a unique Campus Recreation (
not your Campus Connect) log-in is needed to register online: online
instructions
All Levels
All Levels reformer is appropriate for students who have an
understanding of basic Pilates principles. The instructor will lead you
through a series of different moves that will challenge your body and
intensify your practice. The instructor will modify exercises for each
participant.
Winter Quarter
Session I: Wednesday; January 9 - February 6
Session II: Wednesday; February 13 - March 13
Session I: Thursday; January 10 - February 7
Session II: Thursday; February 14 - March 17
Members: $70; Non-members: $100
Register online*:
Pilates Classes
Register in person at The Ray during Membership Services
hours.
*a unique Campus Recreation (
not your Campus Connect) log-in is needed to register online: online
instructions
Pilates Policies
Set up/Take down
All participants are expected to:
- Arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start of class for
set-up and sanitize your equipment. This is to help make sure the class will
start promptly at its’ designated time.
- At the end of class, sanitize, disassemble and put all
equipment away
Attendence
- Notify your instructor and Stephanie Punda in advance of dates you
will be absent from class. All absences will be accommodated, if possible.
- Make-up classes require prior instructor approval and must be done within the session the participant has registered for.
- After your instructor is notified, fill out the make-up form to be contacted with the date to attend another class.
Dress
- Dress for movement
- Preferred – Tight fitting
- Please wear spandex under baggy gym shorts
- Pilates is traditionally practiced in bare feet or socks
Programming/Class Content
- Be open with your instructor about any previous or current
medical/injury history so appropriate modifications and variations can
be offered.
- If interested in a more customized Pilates experience, invest in private or duet sessions.