First time at BODYBAR?
You’ve got this.
Trying Reformer Pilates for the first time can be intimidating. We know the feeling and the questions that come along with it: What class is right for me? What do I wear? Am I even cut out for this? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
BODYBAR workout formats are results-driven and intentionally designed to be beginner-friendly, coach-led, and confidence-building from the moment you walk in.
Why First-Timers Love BODYBAR
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Coaching You Can Count On
You deserve to feel seen and supported during every class. Our instructors will meet you where you are, explain the equipment, and offer options for every fitness and skill level.
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Result-driven Pilates Formats
Expect a full-body workout built on core Pilates principles, modern movement, and the right level of intensity for you.
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A Real Community Vibe
You’ll feel the difference the moment you walk in: welcoming energy, shared progress, and a studio that wants you to come back again and again.
Classes at BODYBAR
PRECISION | Classic Reformer
- Intensity
- Master your foundation. Refine your form and elevate your technique in this crowd-favorite class. Precision goes deep into the intention of every move, focusing on your Powerhouse to develop a rock-solid core. It’s the perfect place to sharpen your execution, improve your posture, and feel the signature muscular shake.
- Best For
- Mastering your foundation, improve posture, feeling the signature muscular shake
- Equipment
- Reformer
PERFORMANCE | Athletic Reformer
- Intensity
- Ready to redefine your limits? Build strength, increase endurance, and find your edge in this high-output class. This fast-paced workout uses quick transitions and total-body movements to keep your heart rate up and your energy high. It’s time to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
- Best For
- Intermediate and advanced athletes. Those comfortable with the Reformer machine + ready for signature intensity
- Equipment
- Reformer
STRENGTH | Chair & Reformer
- Intensity
- Find your edge. Strength combines the foundations of Pilates with progressive resistance to build a resilient, defined physique. By focusing on major muscle groups and core-driven control, this class pushes your limits on both the Chair and Reformer. This is where you layer on the challenge and build the functional force needed for an active life. Move with greater strength, better form, and total body balance.
- Best For
- Developing core-driven control and a defined physique
- Equipment
- Reformer, Chair
FUSION | Equipment Varies
- Intensity
- The ultimate BODYBAR experience. No equipment is off limits in this dynamic workout. Fusion develops strength and agility, challenges your cardio fitness, targets your core, and improves posture. It’s the variety your routine has been missing and the perfect way to elevate your athletic performance.
- Best For
- Engaging in a dynamic, full-body workout while targeting your core
- Equipment
- Reformer, Jumpboard, Chair, Tower
AGILITY | Jumpboard & Reformer
- Intensity
- Kick up the fun and jump! This energetic workout takes flight with the Jumpboard to ignite explosive power and cardio fitness. We take jumping from vertical to horizontal, keeping the impact low while enjoying all the benefits. It’s fast, fun, and designed to keep you moving with speed and agility.
- Best For
- Low-impact, high cardio challenge
- Equipment
- Reformer, Jumpboard
RESET | Tower & Tower Mat
- Intensity
- Lengthen and align. Use the Pilates Tower to focus on muscle endurance and flexibility training. Reset offers a deliberate, focused approach to your BODYBAR workout, helping you improve mobility while building a body that moves better, longer. Leave feeling taller, stronger, and refreshed.
- Best For
- Improving mobility through lengthening and alignment
- Equipment
- Reformer, Tower, Tower Mat
BALANCE 40 | Tower & Chair
- Intensity
- Recover with purpose. A 40-minute recovery-focused class that combines dynamic stretching with movements designed to improve your stability and flexibility. Come with your core engaged and mind focused, to ensure your body stays ready for whatever your next workout throws at it.
- Best For
- Purposeful recovery through dynamic stretching
- Equipment
- Reformer, Tower, Chair
What to Expect
Find your studio-
Before Class
- Reserve your spot in the app or online.
- Arrive 15 minutes early for a quick studio tour, equipment intro, and to meet your instructor.
- Wear comfortable clothes you can move (and sweat!) in.
- Bring grip socks + water. No socks, no worries! You can purchase them in the studio.
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During Class
- Expect an instructor-led, full-body workout on the Reformer with spring resistance.
- Your instructor will cue form, guide transitions, and offer options so you can work at the right level for your body.
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After Class
- Ask questions—we love feedback from first-timers!
- Hydrate, stretch, and book your next class. Some soreness is normal—your body is adjusting to new exercises in a new format.
- Want results you can feel? The current recommendation is 3 classes per week to see noticeable results.
Membership Options
Find your perfect fit with two BODYBAR Pilates membership options built for different schedules, goals, and experience levels. You’ll get small-group Reformer Pilates classes led by expert instructors, plus the kind of community that keeps you coming back. Choose your pace, lock in your routine, and start feeling stronger, one class at a time.
Benefits
- Choose from seven different class formats and four pieces of Pilates equipment
- Online and mobile booking
- Freeze options
- Flexible class times
- Retail discounts
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Unlimited Classes Per Month
Cheers Membership
- Unlimited BODYBAR classes
- Best for building momentum fast, seeing noticeable results, and fully integrating BODYBAR into your lifestyle
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8 Classes Per Month
Speakeasy Membership
- Includes 2 BODYBAR classes a week (8 per month)
- Best for establishing a routine and maintaining consistency
The Right Challenge, Every Time
Our instructors will meet you where you are and help you find the intensity and equipment that makes the most sense for you and your fitness goals. Our instructors will help adjust springs, resistance, and pace in real time, so the workout grows as you do. BODYBAR workouts are designed to find the version of challenging that’s right for you.
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Keep it simple: comfortable, form-fitting clothes that allow you to move freely. Think fitted leggings and a snug top – nothing too loose, as clothing can catch on the Reformer springs. Grip socks are required for all classes for safety and stability, and if you do not have a pair yet, we’ve got you covered at the studio.
Just yourself – and maybe a water bottle and small towel. We take care of everything else.
Plan to arrive 15 minutes early so we can get you checked in, introduce you to your instructor, and help acclimate you to the Reformer before class begins.
From there, your instructor will guide you through every movement with clear cues and options along the way – no guessing, no keeping up, just getting stronger. By the end of class, our goal is simple: you should feel supported, challenged, and genuinely accomplished.
It’s one of the best places to start. BODYBAR is designed for every fitness level – from true beginners to seasoned athletes – and no prior Pilates experience is needed. Our instructors guide you through every movement so you feel confident, capable, and at home from your very first class.
If you’re new to BODYBAR or Reformer Pilates, start with Precision. – our most popular class and the perfect introduction to the BODYBAR Method. Precision focuses on full-body strength, core stability, and proper form at a pace that lets you learn the movements and build confidence.
Already have Reformer experience and ready to push your limits? Performance is your class. Build strength, increase endurance, and find your athletic edge in this fast-paced, high-output Reformer class.
Signing up is simple. Create your account, add your payment information, and you’re ready to reserve classes, manage your schedule, and track your progress – all in one place. For the fastest experience, download the BODYBAR Pilates app and book your first class in minutes.