Beginners

What each Reformer Pilates level contains, how long it takes to move from basic to multilevel to advanced, the signs that you are ready and why rushing causes injuries.

Holding your breath, using momentum, tensing the neck, wrong springs, rushing, comparing yourself, skipping warm-ups: the ten mistakes beginners make on the Reformer and how to fix them.

Leggings, a fitted top and grip socks: what to wear (and what to avoid) for Reformer Pilates, why grip socks are compulsory, what to bring and seasonal tips for Madrid.

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.

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.

You have been curious about reformer pilates for a while now. Maybe you have seen those sleek sliding machines on

Why a trial class beats reading about it, what your first 50 minutes on the Reformer are like, what students say afterwards and how to book your first class at 50% off.

Never used a Reformer? How the machine works, why it is easier than it looks, your first class step by step, five beginner exercises and the mistakes to avoid.

Everything about Reformer Pilates for beginners: its history, the anatomy of the machine (carriage, springs, footbar, straps, headrest), how a class works, differences from mat Pilates, who it is for and its benefits.

What to wear, what to bring, how early to arrive, how the 50-minute class unfolds step by step, the five most common beginner fears and what it costs to start in Madrid.