We offer Mat-Based Pilates, Reformer Classes and Advanced Strength and Mobility Sessions on a one-to-one or group basis in our Belfast, Lisburn Road studio. 

Our physio-led pilates classes focus on your whole body and are designed to restore your body to a more natural balance. Whether you are recovering from an injury, seeking to improve your posture or increase your strength, you will feel and see the benefits of our classes.

Pilates Classes

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At Formation Physiotherapy,
we offer three types of classes:

  • Mat Pilates

    Pilates is a highly effective and time-efficient full body workout that will strengthen your core, improve flexibility and contribute towards long term health.

    Through low impact exercises that bring balance to our whole bodies in a relaxing environment, Pilates is a great form of exercise for everyone and for all abilities.

    Research shows that Pilates can aid the management of back pain, post-surgery rehabilitation, menopause symptoms, osteoporosis, pelvic floor strength, balance, cardio-vascular health and weight management. As well as being a rehabilitative form of exercise, pilates can improve core strength, flexibility and posture.

  • Reformer Pilates Classes

    By using the highly effective Reformer Pilates machine, we offer the opportunity to experience a more dynamic form of Pilates at Formation Physiotherapy. Through tailored exercises, our Physiotherapists will lead you through sessions that will significantly improve your mobility, core strength and posture.

    Our smaller group Reformer Classes involve precise and controlled movements that lead to a highly effective and time efficient work out.

    Our trained Physiotherapists will be on hand to guide you through each of your exercises, always attentive to your ability and form.

  • Physio-led Personal Training

    Taking time to invest in your body’s strength and conditioning will help improve its functional performance through your daily life – enabling you to move better, with more control and more power.

    If you play sports, improved strength and conditioning will aid your performance on the pitch as well as helping you resist impact on your joints, bones and muscles, to help reduce the chance of injury.

    If you’re returning from injury or surgery, strength and conditioning work is also an excellent form of rehabilitation that helps you progress past the position where you were in at injury and help prevent the risk of a recurrence.

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FAQs

  • All of our classes are led by Chartered Physiotherapists, so you can be confident that you will be training effectively and safely.

    All our exercises can be modified to compensate for a patient's injury, areas of weakness and/or reduced mobility.

  • If you have any questions or hesitancy about signing up, please do not rule yourself out of class. You can contact us to speak to one of our Physiotherapists who can advise you with how to get the most out of our sessions.

  • We would encourage you to wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to move freely, usually a t-shirt or vest and shorts or leggings. We will have all the equipment you need to enjoy your class with us, however you may want to bring your own pilates mat with you.

  • Yes! Pilates can be very effective for relieving and preventing back pain. It focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall body alignment — all of which can help support the spine and reduce pressure on the back.

  • Yes! Pilates does build muscle, but in a different way than traditional weightlifting or strength training. Instead of focusing on bulking up, Pilates develops lean, toned muscles by emphasizing controlled movements, resistance, and muscle endurance.

  • Yes! Pilates can be very effective for relieving and preventing hip pain. It works by strengthening the muscles around the hips, improving flexibility, and promoting better alignment — all of which help reduce strain on the hip joints and surrounding tissues.

  • Yes! Pilates can be very effective for knee pain. Our exercises help strengthen the muscles around the knee joint, improves alignment, and enhances overall joint stability — all of which help reduce strain and discomfort in the knees.

Pilates Classes Booking and Cancellation Policy

Classes are suitable for all clients and will have options that are most appropriate to your Pilates experience and level of general fitness. The Apprentice class is ideal if you are a complete beginner

If you are unsure of whether or not a group class would be suitable for you, try one of our Taster classes, or speak to one of the Formation Physiotherapy team about attending an individual Pilates session first.

All classes and Pilates sessions must be booked and paid for in advance via the online booking system. Alternatively, speak to one of the Formation Physiotherapy team to book over the phone or when you are in the clinic.

Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Classes can be booked individually at the drop in rate or as a class pass.

Classes cannot be transferred to anyone else, and please note they will have expire dates

Class Reminders

By registering your phone number and email address, you agree for Formation Physiotherapy to send you reminder messages ahead of your class.. This still gives you time to amend your booking if you know you will not be able to attend the class. Please register for SMS/email marketing to get these reminders.

We reserve the right to cancel a class if there are less than 2 people registered. If this is the case, we will inform you before the class, and offer you an alternative class.