Nathan Ross Rees Reformer Training Philosophy, Values & Mission

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 exercise in an achievable position (for every client present), then strategically scaling the load on the target muscle group throughout the exercise. This load progression strategy enables every client to work at their optimal level for the entire duration of every exercise. 

The belief is simplicity is key to success. Exercises don’t need to be complicated. Instead, they should be:

• Simple: Easy to understand and accessible for clients at any level.
• Scalable: Adjustable in load or intensity to meet individual needs.
• Intentional: Every exercise has an objective target muscle group.

Nathan believes creativity serves a higher purpose than just being different. We use creativity intentionally to find more optimal versions of the same exercises, we use creativity to find new combinations and sequences of exercise in class planning.

His approach to reformer instruction priorities exercises that achieve measurable client results. Which can be seen when clients can do the same exercises with more load. An example is clients using less spring tension for body weight loaded exercises and using more spring tension for spring tension loaded exercises. In this way, Reformer Academy successfully integrates progressive overload into reformer workouts.

Ultimately every decision we make, every interaction we have, we strive to build client strength and confidence. 

Values

1. Client Experience: We focus on creating a meaningful experience for clients, ensuring that every workout leads to positive outcomes and drives long-term progress.

2. Rewarding Effort: We believe in creating a meritocratic everyone which rewards and encourages effort.

3. Building Strength and Confidence: Our ultimate goal is to help instructors create classes that empower clients—physically and mentally. Strength and confidence go hand-in-hand, and our training methods are designed to cultivate both.  

Mission

At Reformer Academy, our mission is to empower pilates instructors and studio owners to deliver classes that are simple, effective, and transformational. We believe that every exercise must contribute to building client strength and confidence. We provide our instructors with the tools to build client connections, develop critical thinking, instruct with high levels of awareness, dynamic confidence and an engaging class presence, all while delivering intentional, results-driven workouts. Our purpose is to ensure long-term success for clients, instructors and studios.