Stott Reformer Repertoire: Essential & Intermediate

Class Aim: Build strength with precision, improve whole-body alignment, develop core control, and give students a clear pathway from essential reformer patterns into more demanding intermediate exercises.

Class Journey: The sequence begins with footwork to warm the lower body and establish connection through the feet, legs, pelvis, and centre. It then progresses into: single-leg work, feet-in-straps, abdominal control, short spine, rowing, stomach massage, short box, long stretch-style exercises, kneeling arm work, leg circles, knee stretches, hip work, thigh stretches, splits, and stronger finishing challenges.

Best For: Students with previous reformer experience who are comfortable with spring changes, footbar changes, straps, short box work, kneeling work, and more coordinated reformer transitions. Teachers can shorten the plan by choosing one or two exercises from each section, or expand it into a longer workshop-style class by slowing down the transitions and adding more teaching detail.

Teacher Notes: Adjust spring settings, repetitions, range of movement, and exercise choices to suit the student’s level, equipment, injuries, and confidence. As always with the reformer, control is more important than speed — no one wins a prize for launching the carriage across the room like a tiny Pilates bobsleigh.