Best Reformer Pilates Studios in New York, NY

Our New York directory currently lists 55 reformer Pilates studios, including 1 with heated rooms. 33 have an intro offer for new clients. Use the filters above to narrow by style, heated rooms, beginner-friendliness, or intro pricing.

Reformer Pilates is Pilates performed on a 'reformer' — a sliding carriage with springs, straps, and a footbar that adds adjustable resistance. The springs both challenge and support you, so the reformer can be gentler on joints than mat work while building strength, control, and mobility.

Yes. Beginners can start directly on the reformer — many people find it easier to learn than mat Pilates because the machine guides your alignment. Look for a studio marked beginner-friendly, and consider an intro or fundamentals class for your first visit.

A single class usually runs $28–$45, class packs bring the per-class price down, and unlimited memberships are typically $150–$300/month. Almost every studio offers an intro deal for new clients, from a free first class to 2–3 classes for around $39–$49.

Wear fitted athletic clothes (loose clothing can catch in the springs) and bring grippy/sticky socks — most studios require them and many sell them at the front desk. Arrive 10–15 minutes early for your first class so the instructor can set up your reformer.

Mat Pilates uses your bodyweight on the floor; reformer Pilates adds spring resistance and a moving carriage. The reformer offers more variety, more resistance options, and more support for joints — which is why classes tend to cost more than a mat class.

Not quite. Lagree is performed on a Megaformer — a reformer-like machine — but emphasizes slow, continuous, high-intensity movement (time under tension). It's more of a strength-and-sweat workout than classical reformer Pilates. We tag Lagree/Megaformer studios separately so you can choose intentionally.