About Reformer 1 / Goals for classes:
- An open level class, characterized by stable exercises, progressive overload, and options towards intermediate level.
- Build on challenge of foundation exercises – using lighter springs for stability work (when appropriate for clients), adding dual tasking or use of props, increasing the time under tension.
- Introduce new exercises and body positions: 2-point kneeling exercises, plank work with upper body elevated.
- A layered class with an entry point that everyone can achieve building towards an intermediate challenge if appropriate.
- Give clients options for springs, and adjust stronger clients into more challenge.
- Continuous education on how to increase challenge of a given exercise – body position, spring tension.
- Option to introduce/ teach one new challenging exercise per class if appropriate.

Pre-requisite:
- Independent set up of machine and confidence navigating around reformer.
- Can come into 2-point kneeling.
- Can hold table-top for 20+ seconds.
- Can perform scooter / lunge on floor on a lighter spring with light or no hand support.