PF BLACK CARD® REFORMER PILATES:
STUDIO-STYLE MOVEMENT, ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Reformer Pilates at Planet Fitness is a self-guided PF Black Card® amenity available at participating clubs during staffed hours. Members can use a Pilates Reformer machine with a digital screen, choose from hundreds of professionally programmed on-demand Reformer Pilates classes, and follow the workout at their own pace with no class booking required. Designed for beginners through to experienced members, it gives you virtual Reformer Pilates access as part of your gym membership, without needing a separate studio subscription.
Pilates is exclusive to PF Black Card® members & available at select clubs*
*Available during staffed hours only.
BENEFITS OF REFORMER PILATES
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Reformer Pilates is one of the most effective low-impact ways to train your whole body. The spring resistance supports controlled, intentional movement, which is where most of the benefits come from.
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Full-body strength with low joint impact
Reformer Pilates uses spring-based resistance to challenge muscles across your body, including your core, legs, glutes, arms and upper body without the impact.
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Core stability and posture
Nearly every reformer movement runs through your core and spine, building the kind of stability that carries into everyday movement.
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Flexibility and mobility
The sliding carriage and adjustable straps take joints through a fuller range of motion than most floor-based training.
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Injury prevention and rehabilitation support
The controlled, low-impact nature of reformer work makes it a popular complement to recovery and rehab programs.
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A genuine complement to strength and cardio training
Reformer pilates works well alongside the rest of your gym routine rather than replacing it.
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Suitable for all fitness levels
The resistance is adjustable and the classes are programmed by level, so it is scalable to your fitness level and makes progressing easy.
ON-DEMAND REFORMER PILATES AT PLANET FITNESS
Reformer Pilates has become one of the most talked-about ways to train, and it is easy to see why. It is controlled, focused and low impact, but still challenging in a way you feel quickly. Every movement asks you to slow down, pay attention and use your body with more intention.
Getting started, though, has not always felt simple. Boutique studios can be expensive, class times can be hard to fit around your routine, and walking into a reformer class for the first time can feel intimidating when everyone else seems to know the machine already.
Planet Fitness makes the experience more accessible. With PF Black Card®, participating clubs give members access to a dedicated reformer Pilates space with digitally-led, virtual workouts built into each machine. You choose a class on the screen, follow the instructions and move at a pace that works for you.
There is no studio pressure, no strict class timetable and no separate Pilates membership. Just a guided reformer Pilates workout you can fit into your gym visit when it suits you.
WHAT IS REFORMER PILATES?
Reformer pilates is Pilates performed on a reformer. The reformer is a spring-based resistance machine built around a sliding carriage, adjustable springs, a footbar and long straps or bars you push and pull against. Where mat pilates uses just your bodyweight on the floor, pilates on a reformer adds resistance you can fine-tune, so the same movement can feel gentle and controlled or seriously challenging depending on how the springs are set.
That resistance is what makes the reformer machine so effective. It supports your body through each movement while still asking your core, spine and stabiliser muscles to do the work, and is why reformer pilates has become one of the fastest-growing ways to train in Australia: low-impact, but far from easy.
At Planet Fitness, Reformer Pilates gives PF Black Card® members a more flexible way to try Pilates on a machine, without needing to join a separate studio or commit to a scheduled class time.
WHAT TO BRING FOR REFORMER PILATES
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Water Bottle
Keep water nearby so you can stay hydrated before and after your workout.
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Comfortable Activewear
Wear activewear that lets you move, stretch, bend and lie comfortably on the reformer. Leggings, shorts, fitted tops and lightweight layers can all work well.
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Towel
Bring a towel so you can wipe down the reformer after use and stay comfortable during your session.
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Grip Socks
Grip socks may help you feel more stable on the reformer and are often preferred for Pilates-style workouts. We don’t currently sell these at in-club, so make sure to bring your own.
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Wireless Headphones
Bring wireless headphones so you can hear the digital instructions clearly while keeping the Pilates space calm and focused.
SELF-GUIDED REFORMER PILATES: HOW DOES IT WORK AT PLANET FITNESS?
This is the part that makes Planet Fitness different.
Reformer Pilates at Planet Fitness is fully on-demand, and located in a dedicated space within the Black Card Spa, exclusively available to PF Black Card® members during staffed hours. Each reformer machine has a digital screen where you can choose from hundreds of professionally programmed workouts across different experience levels, goals, durations and intensities.
You do not need to book a class, wait for an instructor or fit your week around a studio timetable. You choose the workout that suits you, press play and follow the digital instructions at your own pace. You can check out our article on the Reformer Pilates launch at Epping to see an example of what our Reformer Pilates studios look like, and how the on-demand user videos work.
Depending on the session, you may find workouts designed for basic fitness, flexibility, stability, recovery-style movement or athletic performance. You can start with beginner-friendly options, then build towards more challenging sessions as you gain confidence.
Wireless headphones can also be connected so you can hear the instructions clearly while keeping the space calm and focused.
Each participating club may have a different number of reformers, depending on the location. Planet Fitness Epping, for example, features 12 reformers in a private section within the Black Card Spa.
It is reformer Pilates with more control over how you start, when you train and what kind of session you want.
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IS REFORMER PILATES GOOD FOR BEGINNERS?
Yes. Reformer Pilates can be a good option for beginners, especially when you can choose a workout that matches your experience level.
At Planet Fitness, the self-guided model is designed to make reformer Pilates feel more approachable. You are not walking into a studio class where everyone else seems to know the moves already. You are not trying to keep up with the person next to you. You are choosing your own session and following the digital guidance in your own space.
The screen helps walk you through the workout, while the range of class options lets you start with beginner-friendly sessions before building towards more challenging routines.
You do not need to be flexible. You do not need a strong core already. You do not need to know every Pilates exercise before you start. That is what the guided workouts are there for.
If you are unsure how to get started, speak to the team in-club. They can help you understand how to use the reformer, set up your headphones and choose a suitable first session.
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HOW TO USE REFORMER PILATES AT PLANET FITNESS
Reformer Pilates at Planet Fitness is designed to be simple to start and easy to fit into your gym visit.
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Step 1: Check whether your club
has Reformer PilatesReformer Pilates is currently available at selected new Planet Fitness clubs, with further roll out planned.
Availability may vary by club, so check with your local Planet Fitness team before visiting.
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Step 2: Visit During Staffed Hours
Reformer Pilates is available to PF Black Card® members during staffed hours at participating clubs.
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Step 3: Check availability
at receptionThere is no need to book a class. When you arrive, check availability with the reception team and ask for help if it is your first time using the reformer.
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Step 4: Choose a reformer
Head into the Pilates space and choose an available reformer. Each machine has a digital screen with workouts to choose from.
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Step 5: Pick your workout
Use the screen to select a class based on your experience level, goals, preferred duration and the type of session you want.
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Step 6: Connect your headphones
You can connect wireless headphones to hear the instructions clearly and help maintain the peacefulness of the space.
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Step 7: Press play and
follow alongOnce your class starts, follow the digital instructions on the screen and move at your own pace.
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Step 8: Wipe down
after useWhen you are finished, wipe down the reformer using the cleaning products provided in-club, just as you would with other shared gym equipment.
REFORMER PILATES FAQS
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Reformer Pilates at Planet Fitness. Have another question? Feel free to message us on socials, give us a call, or speak to your friendly team in-club next time you’re in.
REFORMER PILATES at SELECT
PF Clubs*
Reformer Pilates is exclusive for PF Black Card® members.
*Available during staffed hours only.
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