Welcome to Revivepilates, we offer both Mat and Reformer Pilates classes in the small town of Matlock, Derbyshire. Reformer Pilates classes are held in a welcoming, private home studio, limited to 3 people per class meaning you are well looked after and in safe hands. Mat Pilates classes are held at either The Imperial Rooms or All Saints Church Hall.
At Revivepilates, we focus on Core stability, Alignment, Concentration, Coordination, Flowing movement, Breathing and Relaxation. We aim to leave you feeling fresh, mobilised and revived!
All our classes are friendly and welcoming, whether you are new to exercise or adding to your current exercise, Pilates is for everyone. Perfect for beginners and those wanting to improve.
Nicki Furniss, founder of Revivepilates, has been teaching Pilates since 2018 after falling in love with the practice and its benefits on the body. Nicki has years of experience in the health and fitness industry, working as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Class Instructor. Nicki combined her love for Pilates and teaching and Revivepilates was founded.
What is Mat Pilates?
Mat Pilates is a low impact form of exercise founded by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, it's a mind-body practice that follows 6 priciples; Breath, Concentration, Centering, Control, Precision and Flow. We focus a lot on postural alignment, core strength and stability and mobility of the whole body to help you in your day to day activites. All our Mat Pilates classes are suitable for beginners and those wanting to improve, Pilates is for everyone! Mat Pilates is also great if you struggle with a bad back, knees, shoulders or hips. Movement is medicine.
What is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is also a low impact form of exercise founded by Joseph Pilates. The Refomer is a machine that uses springs as resistance. The springs can be used to make Pilates exercises harder or easier. Reformer Pilates still follows all the same 6 principles as Mat Pilates, focusing again on postural alignment, core strength and stability and mobility of the whole body, but in ways can be more challenging than Mat Pilates because of the moving carriage and added resistance.