Trochanteric bursitis, osteoarthritis, piriformis syndrome, gluteal tendinopathy or impingement: how the Reformer works the hip safely, six exercises, when not to train and the evidence.
Can you do Reformer Pilates with osteoporosis? Which movements to avoid, six safe exercises, what the evidence says about bone density and how we adapt classes.
Why exercise is necessary but hard with fibromyalgia, why the Reformer suits it, what the trials show, how instructors adapt sessions, five gentle exercises and how to manage flares.
Chondromalacia, meniscus, ACL or osteoarthritis: why the Reformer suits the knee, six safe exercises, when not to train and what the studies show.
Absolute, relative and temporary contraindications of Reformer Pilates, a checklist before your first class, how to brief your instructor and how a good studio adapts.
Why runners get injured, the imbalances running creates, how the Reformer corrects them, what the science says about cross-training and six exercises for runners.
The 15 most effective Reformer Pilates exercises, from The Hundred to Snake/Twist: level, springs, muscles worked and the technical key for each, plus how they fit into a class and how to progress.
Twice a week to maintain, three to transform, four or five for maximum results: how often to do Reformer Pilates depending on your goal, with realistic timelines and the right plan.
How Reformer Pilates helps with scoliosis: asymmetric work, spinal decompression, what the evidence says, six adapted exercises and when it is not appropriate.
What really changes with Reformer Pilates and when: posture, strength, flexibility, body composition and wellbeing, week by week, with the factors that speed up or slow down results.
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