--- title: Total Beginners Reformer Pilates Course in Grantham description: A 3-week Reformer Pilates course for complete beginners in Grantham. Learn the machine, breathing and core basics in a small group. £39. 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Each session is 50 minutes and the whole course costs £39. You learn how the machine works, how to breathe, and how to build a strong core before you move on to regular classes. If you’ve looked at a Reformer and wondered what on earth you’d do with it, this is for you!   ### What is a beginners Reformer Pilates course? A Reformer is a sliding carriage on a frame, with springs for resistance and straps and a footbar to work against. It looks a bit like a bed on wheels that’s been fitted with a lot of hardware, which is why first-timers often stand next to it for a moment before getting on. Our beginners course is 3 sessions that teach you the basics of Pilates and how to use the Reformer safely and effectively. You’ll work in a small group with an instructor who shows you what to do and watches while you do it.   ### Is a course better than just booking a class? We think so, if you’re nervous. A course gives you 3 sessions in a row with the same group of people, so you’re learning alongside other beginners and not trying to keep up with regulars who already know the machine. You also get the basics in order. By the end, springs, straps and Pilates breathing are things you know how to use, which makes your first regular class a lot less daunting. If you’re confident, or you’ve done mat Pilates before, a regular class might suit you fine. Our [beginner’s guide to Reformer Pilates](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/what-is-reformer-pilates-a-beginners-guide-to-your-first-class) explains what to expect if you’d rather skip the course.   ### What will I learn in 3 weeks? You’ll learn: - **The basics of Pilates:** how to move with control and keep your body in good alignment. - **Pilates breathing:** the technique that sits behind almost every exercise. - **How to use the Reformer:** including its springs and straps, and how to add resistance and challenge safely. - **Core strength:** exercises that work your abdominal muscles, hips, legs and back. By the end of the course, you’ll move with more control, hold yourself better and be more aware of what your body is doing.   ### Will it be too hard if I’m not fit or flexible? No. The exercises are challenging but achievable, and your instructor gives modifications so that every fitness level can take part. You don’t need to arrive able to touch your toes. Starting out is the whole point of the course.   ### What should I wear and bring? Wear normal workout clothes and, if you can, grippy socks. Socks are optional, but we strongly recommend them for safety. You don’t need to bring any equipment, because the studio provides it all. A water bottle is a good idea. There’s no waiting area, so arrive no more than 5 minutes before the class starts. That’s when the doors open.   ### How long is the course and how much does it cost? The course is 3 sessions of 50 minutes each, for £39 in total. That works out at £13 a session. Courses start on set dates, and we add new ones regularly. Current dates and times are on our [courses booking page](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/book#/courses).   ### Where does the beginners course run? At FLOW Grantham, The Keep, The Old Barracks, 41 Sandon Road, NG31 9AS. You can [see the Grantham studio here](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/reformer-pilates-in-grantham).   ### What happens after the beginners course? You can book regular classes at any of our studios in Bingham, Bottesford and Grantham. Our timetables show the level of each class, so you can choose one that suits where you are now. If you’re also new to us, our welcome offer is 3 classes for £29. Details are on the [pricing page](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/pricing-structure). ### Ready to book? Choose your course on the [courses booking page](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/book#/courses). If you’d like to ask something first, like an old injury or whether this is the right place to start, email [hello@flowreformerstudio.co.uk](mailto:hello@flowreformerstudio.co.uk) or call 07768 623 478. We’d rather you asked than guessed. *FLOW Reformer Studio is a boutique Reformer Pilates studio with studios in Bingham, Bottesford and Grantham. Small classes, qualified instructors, and sessions built around you.* [Courses](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/tag/courses) [Oct 28, 2026, 12:59:39 PM Bring Baby Reformer Pilates in Bingham and Grantham](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/bring-baby-reformer-pilates-bingham-grantham) [Oct 28, 2026, 1:16:43 PM Pregnancy Reformer Pilates in Bingham](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/pregnancy-reformer-pilates-bingham) [Jun 2, 2026, 6:07:06 PM Why Reformer Pilates is the Secret Weapon for Padel Players](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/reformer-pilates-for-padel-players) [Previous Pregnancy Reformer Pilates in Bingham](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/pregnancy-reformer-pilates-bingham) ## Leave a Comment #### Award-Winning Reformer Pilates Studios in Bingham, Bottesford & Grantham 📍 **[Bingham](https://share.google/ZboDwkGf2fK3Su1lC):** 3 Cabourn House, Station Street, NG13 8AQ  📍 **[Bottesford](https://share.google/7uMcCoIoBytkyEHSH):** 12A Queen Street, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0AH 📍 **[Grantham](https://share.google/xsPfVb00b1z6vH3pd):** The Keep, The Old Barracks, 41 Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AS ✉️ [hello@flowreformerstudio.co.uk](mailto:hello@flowreformerstudio.co.uk) 📞 07768 623 478   ![2025 Badge V2 - FLOW Reformer Studio](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20Badge%20V2%20-%20FLOW%20Reformer%20Studio.png?width=85&height=74&name=2025%20Badge%20V2%20-%20FLOW%20Reformer%20Studio.png)    ![Muddy\_Stilettos\_Finalist\_Flow](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Muddy_Stilettos_Finalist_Flow.png?width=80&height=80&name=Muddy_Stilettos_Finalist_Flow.png) ##### Get Started - [BOOK A CLASS](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/book) - [PACKAGES & PRICING](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/book#/packages) - [FLOW Bingham Timetable](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/timetable-bingham) - [FLOW Bottesford Timetable](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/timetable-bottesford) - [FLOW Grantham Timetable](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/timetable-grantham) - [About FLOW Reformer](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/about) - [Gallery](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/reformer-pilates-studio-transform-your-body-check-out-our-gallery) ##### Support - [FLOW BLOG](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog) - [Class Cancellations & Amendments](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/class-cancellations-amendments-policy-fair-notice-refunds-flow) - [Terms & Conditions](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/membership-terms-and-conditions) - [Cookie Policy](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/cookies-policy) - [FAQs](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-flow-reformer-pilates-bottesford) - [Contact](https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/contact) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "dateModified" : "2024-10-01", "datePublished" : "2024-10-01", "headline" : "Total Beginners Reformer Pilates Course in Grantham", "image" : [ "https://143506517.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/143506517/total%20beginners%20reformer.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/beginners-reformer-pilates-course-grantham", "@type" : "WebPage" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Becki", "url" : "https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/author/becki" }, "dateModified" : "2026-10-28T13:47:37.193Z", "datePublished" : "2026-10-28T13:46:11.000Z", "headline" : "Total Beginners Reformer Pilates Course in Grantham", "image" : [ "https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/hubfs/total%20beginners%20reformer.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/flow-reformer-studio-blog/beginners-reformer-pilates-course-grantham", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://flowreformerstudio.co.uk/hubfs/Flow%20White%20smaller%20145%20x%20170px-2.png" }, "name" : "Flow Reformer Studio" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Our Total Beginners Reformer Pilates Course is 3 sessions that teach you the basics of Pilates and how to use the Reformer safely and effectively. 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