Keen to try Pilates this summer? Top experts share the key differences between Reformer Pilates vs mat Pilates, plus which is the most effective

Reformer vs mat Pilates: A woman doing Pilates.

Keen to get into Pilates, but wondering which is better - Reformer or mat Pilates? We hear you. Both varieties of the practice are super popular right now, but what’s the difference – and is there a front-runner?

“Reformer Pilates and mat Pilates are two popular forms of Pilates workout,” explains Pilates instructor and founder of Evolve, Veronique Ellis. “They both focus on building strength, flexibility, and overall body conditioning, but they differ in
equipment used and exercise repertoire.”