Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates is a full body workout on a spring loaded bed called a reformer. The springs let the instructor adjust the resistance to your body, so the same exercise can support a complete beginner and challenge a trained athlete. The work focuses on the core, on precise alignment, and on lengthening muscles rather than shortening them.
The method goes back to Joseph Pilates, who attached springs to hospital beds so that wounded soldiers could move against resistance while still bedridden. The reformers we train on today came from those beds, and the principle has not changed: re-educate the body for precise movement, upright posture, and strength through elongation.
What a reformer class looks like
Classes run for one hour in small groups, so the instructor can correct and adapt the work for each person in the room. You train barefoot or in grip socks, and you do not need to bring equipment. Because every exercise can be made lighter or harder by changing springs, mixed level groups work well.
Do I need previous experience?
No. Most people who walk into a reformer class have never used the apparatus before. The instructor sets your springs and walks you through the machine at the start of the class. If you are pregnant, rehabilitating an injury, or have limited mobility, tell the instructor before the class begins so the work can be adapted for you.
Are classes taught in English?
Classes are taught in Hebrew, and most of our instructors speak English and are glad to guide in English when there are English speakers in the room. Pilates is a visual, hands on practice, so most of our English speaking members follow a class comfortably from the first session. If you would like us to point you to a specific class, hour, or branch, write to info@naim.org.il or message us on WhatsApp.
Reformer or mat?
On the reformer, springs regulate the load, which makes the work precise, easy to personalise, and the better route for rehabilitation. Mat Pilates uses body weight alone with no spring support, which many people find more demanding. Plenty of our members combine the two and get the best of both.
Prices and your first class
If you come twice a week or more, the best value is the Extended Membership at 449 NIS a month. If you come once a week or less, there are class packs: 10 classes for 730 NIS, valid for three months, or 24 classes for 1,500 NIS, valid for eight months. If this is your first time at Naim, the first month is half price. Full details are on the memberships page.
Where we teach Reformer Pilates
Tel Aviv
- Ibn Gabirol 108, near Arlozorov
- Maze 42, a boutique Pilates studio in the city centre
- Mendele 9, off Ben Yehuda, closest to Dizengoff
- Frenkel 30, in Florentin
Jaffa
- Margoza 20, by the Flea Market
Ramat Gan
- Bialik 25
- Badner 5
- Sokolov 34, Nachlat Ganim
Ramat HaSharon
- Sokolov 40, Pyramid Building
Petah Tikva
Haifa
- Bat Galim 13, by the sea
- Kiat 1, downtown Haifa
One membership covers every branch. The full list is on the locations page.
Booking a class
Reformer classes are booked in advance. You can filter by day, hour, and branch on the timetable, and read about the rest of our Pilates classes on the Pilates page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Mat Pilates and Equipment Pilates?
In Mat Pilates, you primarily work against your body weight, with flow and minimal props. With equipment, springs are introduced, offering the ability to regulate resistance, provide assistance where needed, and challenge where possible. This is what makes the workout precise and personalized.
And does it tone the body?
The balanced work on all muscle groups will change your body’s structure, but this is a pleasant bonus rather than the primary goal. Unlike a gym, where muscle mass is increased through contraction, here muscles are worked through elongation, with breath and a balance between stabilizing and mobilizing muscles. The result is a strong body protected from pain and injuries.
How much does Reformer Pilates cost?
It’s very simple with us. If you come twice a week or more, the best value is the Extended Membership at 449 NIS. If you usually come once a week or less, we have class punch cards: a 10-class pack for 730 NIS (valid for three months), or a 24-class pack for 1,500 NIS (valid for eight months).
But the Extended Membership includes extras I don’t need. Can I get it without them?
The Extended Membership comes with many other perks, like free access to the rest of the studio classes, online classes, and the gym. But note, the pricing is based only on your Reformer Pilates entries. Everything else is a bonus.
