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HOW NATHAN ROSS REES TURNED A WILD DREAM INTO
A GLOBAL REFORMER EDUCATION MOVEMENT

by CJ Zarb

When Nathan Ross Rees decided in 2018 that he no longer wanted to work for money alone, it marked the beginning of a journey that would take him across Australia and around the globe —all in pursuit of pur...

Philosophy

At the core of Nathan’s training philosophy is the belief that every time we put a client in a body position with a spring tension there must be an outcome. The desired outcome is achieving mechanical tension on the target muscle group. Nathan emphasises the importance of starting every ...

🇺🇸 Nathan Ross Rees USA Tour 2026

Reformer Workshop is going on tour—and this time, we're heading back to the USA!
Whether you're a studio owner, a seasoned instructor, or just getting started, this is your chance to experience Reformer Academy’s signature approach live and in person.

The USA 2026...

In this week’s episode of the Nathan Ross Rees Reformer Podcast, I sat down with Raphael Bender, CEO of Breathe Education since 2016, to explore the evolution of the reformer Pilates industry in Australia.

Raph, a longtime educator and movement professional, has built a reputation for cutting throu...

Reformer Pilates has exploded in popularity—praised for its accessibility, variety, and full-body workouts. But with its rise, we’re seeing a growing trend: instructors and studios labeling Reformer workouts as “Strength Training.”

Is it accurate? Or is the term being stretched too far?

In an insi...

Welcome to a second special UK edition of the Nathan Ross Rees Reformer Podcast. Our inspiring guest is Brett Starkowitz, originally from South Africa where he was a multi-studio owner, and now for over four years UK's lead educator at TEN Health & Fitness.

With 20+ years in the Reformer Pilates i...

Launching soon is a new special UK edition of the Nathan Ross Rees Reformer Podcast. Our inspiring guest is Kim Shipton, studio owner, reformer pilates instructor educator and a mum with an incredible story of personal and professional development. 

From making a carrier change and following her pa...

If would like to do todays MasterClass it is available now on Reformer Academy Premium Subscription or Workouts On-Demand or Purchase Exclusively Here

MasterClass intensity level rated: Intermediate / Advanced 

You will receive: Video + Class Plan 

We had an amazing group of people here today! Ra...

What If You Made One Small Change That Could Change Your Teaching Life Forever?

❌ You won't have to spend any extra money

❌ You won't have to create any new exercises

✅ You will learn how to change your life

Could you just make one change to completely revolutionise your teaching carrier... Y...

"Be The Best At Things Which Require No Talent" - Warren Gatland

High performing reformer instructors consistently do all the small things right:

✅ Set the standard in a clean & organised studio 
✅ Write out class plans for their next shift 
✅ Make time for client connection 
✅ Put in the hours on th...

Starting any new skill can be challenging and scary, particularly a skill like public speaking or reformer class instruction. Feelings of overwhelm and anxiety can quickly take over, rocking your confidence and inhibiting your natural expression. So how do you find the most confident and authentic t...

Reformer Workshop returns to the UK & Europe
In less than one week Nathan Ross Rees departs for his second official
Reformer Workshop Tour of the UK & Europe, with some new countries on the
lineup this year including Wales and the Netherlands.

This much anticipated return has 20 confirmed events inclu...