Studio Pilates Rangiora is a reformer pilates studio at 13 Cone Street in Rangiora, in the Waimakariri district north of Christchurch. The website describes 40-minute reformer workouts for all ages and fitness levels. Classes are designed by physiotherapists, and each one has a screen demonstration of every exercise with audio coaching, while an instructor is present to check form. Instructors can adjust spring resistance and offer modifications for beginners. Classes run from early morning through to evening, with lunchtime sessions too. The studio's website shows opening hours of 5.45am to 7pm today. A six-class intro offer for new clients starts with a compulsory orientation workout, followed by five reformer workouts, and must be used within two weeks of the first class. Gift certificates are available.
Customers say the instructors are helpful, supportive and lovely, and that they correct technique with patience. One woman who had never done pilates, and had just moved to Rangiora, said she was impressed from her first sessions. Another, who came to the studio nervous about her fitness and age, said she could already see and feel the benefits after eight sessions. A regular says there is nothing intimidating about the classes, and that a difference in fitness and strength showed within a few weeks. The reviews are all positive, and the instructors' support is the most common theme.