Pilate Reformer at Episod: an intense group class for deep muscle strengthening

Want to get back into exercise gently? The Pilate Reformer group classes from Episod, while offering an intense workout, are a great option, and we'll tell you why. Based on the Pilate methodology, which aims to strengthen deep muscles, improve posture, flexibility and breathing, the Pilate Reformer is a variation of this, using a specific machine called a reformer.

What does a Pilate Reformer session at Episod actually involve? Organized as a high-intensity group class, pilate reformer sessions last 50 minutes, accompanied by a sports coach and rhythmic music. The session will take place on the reformer machine, which will help you strengthen your muscles in depth.

After a short warm-up, the coach teaches you how to use the reformer machine and its accessories, then demonstrates each movement as you go along. Working with the reformer requires concentration and balance, which comes with time, as the machine can seem complicated at first. During the collective Pilate Reformer session at Episod, you'll build deep muscle in your thighs, buttocks and abs, as well as in your arms and shoulders, thanks to slow, intensely worked movements.

If you don't like to push your cardio too hard, Episod 's Pilate Reformer group classes are for you! But don't be fooled into thinking that the sessions are any easier, because less cardio doesn't mean you won't burn calories and work up a sweat.

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A Pilate Reformer group session at Episod costs 39 euros. The rather high price is explained by the quality of the gym, in terms of its infrastructure, the services it offers and the quality of the coaching. The reformer costs more than other sports sessions at Episod, notably because of the quality reformer machines offered at Episod. Not all Episod gyms offer the Pilate Reformer, so if you'd like to try it out, go to the Pigalle, Levallois and République studios.

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