Reform YU

Bolton, BL2 3EZ

Reformer Pilates in Bolton — for every body, every level.

A calm, boutique studio where reformer Pilates builds real strength, better posture, and a body that feels good to move in — guided by instructors who actually know you.

Max 10 people per class — your instructor knows your name

Reform YU, Power YU, Sculpt YU, Jump YU, Ignite YU & more

All levels welcome — from first-timer to regular

Rated 5.0 across 172 Google reviews
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Rated 5.0 across 172 Google reviews

Charlotte Thomas

“The beginners session with Kate yesterday was fantastic! I was a bit nervous doing my first reformer class but she put everyone at ease instantly.”

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Sammie W

“Went for a taster session this evening with Madi — I loved it!! Firstly the studio was stunning!”

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Ellie Astley

“Amazing first taster session! Thought the machine was going to be a lot harder to control but Maddie was very clear and calm… it came with ease.”

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Molly Shuttleworth

“Really enjoyed the class! Have never done Pilates before and am 4 months postnatal so was apprehensive but the instructor was great and will definitely come again!”

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Christy Wilson

“It was my first time at Reform Yu this morning and I had Abi, she was amazing! Super helpful and was very informative about the positions, technique and form!”

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Chloe Rimmer

“Reform Yu is a lovely welcoming space… always helping me to learn new layers and pushing me that bit further to meet my highest potential.”

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Nicole

“The studio is unreal with the loveliest instructors. RYU has a real community vibe, can't wait to return.”

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Alice Vanderwerff

“Rhiannon was really welcoming and explained things at a pace I could understand. For my first class, I found it hard enough to feel like it was a workout but it was still doable.”

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Charlotte Thomas

“The beginners session with Kate yesterday was fantastic! I was a bit nervous doing my first reformer class but she put everyone at ease instantly.”

Google review

Sammie W

“Went for a taster session this evening with Madi — I loved it!! Firstly the studio was stunning!”

Google review

Ellie Astley

“Amazing first taster session! Thought the machine was going to be a lot harder to control but Maddie was very clear and calm… it came with ease.”

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Molly Shuttleworth

“Really enjoyed the class! Have never done Pilates before and am 4 months postnatal so was apprehensive but the instructor was great and will definitely come again!”

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Christy Wilson

“It was my first time at Reform Yu this morning and I had Abi, she was amazing! Super helpful and was very informative about the positions, technique and form!”

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Chloe Rimmer

“Reform Yu is a lovely welcoming space… always helping me to learn new layers and pushing me that bit further to meet my highest potential.”

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Nicole

“The studio is unreal with the loveliest instructors. RYU has a real community vibe, can't wait to return.”

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Alice Vanderwerff

“Rhiannon was really welcoming and explained things at a pace I could understand. For my first class, I found it hard enough to feel like it was a workout but it was still doable.”

Google review

Bolton's boutique reformer studio

More than a workout — it's your new wellness routine

Reform YU was built for every body and every level. Whether you're returning from injury, moving through pregnancy, or simply looking for a class that actually fits your life — you're in the right place.

Precision meets low-impact power

Precision meets low-impact power

Reformer Pilates uses a sprung resistance machine to build strength, improve posture, and increase mobility — without the joint stress of high-impact training. Every movement is controlled, full-body, and coached.

Maximum 10 people. Every session coached.

Maximum 10 people. Every session coached.

We keep class sizes to 10 deliberately so your instructor can see you, correct your form, and tailor cues to you. You're never just another body in the room.

All bodies, all ages, all abilities

All bodies, all ages, all abilities

From first-timers to regulars, postnatal mums to over-50s, men's classes to women-only sessions — Reform YU is built around you, not a one-size-fits-all programme.

A space where you can actually switch off

A space where you can actually switch off

Calm, warm, and deliberately minimal. Forty-five minutes to reset your mind, strengthen your body, and leave feeling better than when you walked in — that's what we built this for.

Book My Intro — 3 Classes £49

What is reformer Pilates?

How a reformer class actually works

Never been on a reformer? Here's the short version — no jargon, no prior knowledge required.

  • The machine

    A sliding carriage on a frame, with springs that add resistance or support. You work against them — lying, sitting, kneeling or standing. Looks odd at first; clicks after one class.

  • The movement

    Low-impact and easy on your joints, but every position challenges your muscles. One class works your core, legs, arms, back and posture — all at once.

  • The class

    Around 45 minutes, capped at 10 people. Your instructor cues your form and sets the springs to your level — first class or fiftieth.

  • Vs. mat Pilates

    More resistance, a wider range of motion, and more support than the floor alone — which makes it ideal for injury recovery, postnatal and getting back into exercise.

New to Pilates? No problem.

The £49 3-class intro gives you time to learn the machine, meet the instructors and find your classes — before committing to anything. Most beginners only wish they'd started sooner.

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Find your fit

Our classes

Every class is capped at 10 and coached throughout. Find the one that suits where you are right now.

Reform YU signature class — students standing on reformers arms raised

Reform YU — Signature Class

The full Reform YU experience. For everyone.

The original — a blend of classical and contemporary reformer Pilates that builds core strength, improves posture, and increases mobility. Flows at a steady, challenging pace without being relentless. All levels welcome; the instructor adjusts the springs and cues for wherever you are.

Power YU class — woman in lunge on reformer

Power YU

Full-body strength. Endurance-driven flow.

A higher-intensity reformer session focused on building real strength through a sustained, challenging flow. Expect full-body work, more reps, and a stronger cardio response than the signature class. Push-to-your-limit energy, reformer precision.

Sculpt YU — woman in red outfit performing deep lunge on reformer

Sculpt YU — Women Only

Tone, define, and feel it.

A women-only class using the reformer alongside props and pulses to target smaller muscle groups that bigger movements miss. Expect controlled, deliberate work in the arms, glutes, and core. Low-intensity, high-precision.

Jump YU class — multiple people on reformers legs up

Jump YU

Cardio on the reformer. Low-impact, high-intensity.

The jumpboard replaces the footbar, turning the reformer into a cardio machine. You push off the board instead of the floor — all the intensity of jumping with none of the joint impact. A genuinely different kind of class: breathless, energising, and surprisingly fun.

Baby YU — two women lying on reformers with legs raised

Baby YU — Prenatal & Postnatal

Movement made for you, wherever you are in your journey.

Specifically designed for pregnancy and postnatal recovery — each trimester and beyond. Works on pelvic floor, breathwork, and postural support. Your instructor understands where your body is and modifies every exercise accordingly. Supportive, safe, and genuinely restorative.

Gentle YU — members lying on reformers in class

Gentle YU / Over 50's Yu

Move well. Feel strong. No rush.

A low-impact, restorative reformer class that works for recovery, beginners, and anyone over 50 who wants to build strength and mobility without intensity. All springs and exercises adapted for comfort and safety. Slower pace, same results.

Ignite YU — woman with ankle weights and Pilates ball

Ignite YU — Hot Mat Pilates

Sweat it out. Infrared heat. Seriously empowered.

Reform YU's newest class — Hot Mat Pilates in an infrared-heated room. The heat deepens flexibility, increases circulation, and takes your body to a different level of work. Expect to leave stronger, sweatier, and seriously energised. Launching June 2026.

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Our space

Your 45-minute refuge from the outside world

Calm, warm, and built around you. 139 Bradshaw Brow, Bolton — the kind of place you'll want to come back to.

Around the gym

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The Reform YU Studio

One room, built right. Our reformer studio holds up to 10 Align-Pilates machines — each session uses the full space, and every class is taught here. Warm, naturally-lit, and deliberately calm. The kind of space where you forget what's outside for 45 minutes.

What to expect

Max 10 per class

Never overcrowded. Every class fills the studio at its intended capacity — intentionally small.

Premium Align-Pilates reformers

All machines fitted with jumpboards for Jump YU classes.

Boutique studio

No big-box gym energy. A calm, warm space built around the reformer and the people on it.

Location

Reform YU, Bolton

139 Bradshaw Brow
Bolton, BL2 3EZ

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Member story — RYU 50 Club

From dreading it to craving it

Megan arrived at Reform YU as someone who, by her own words, ‘previously hated going to the gym.’ She wasn't looking for a fitness transformation — she was looking for something she could actually stick with.

She found it. The small classes, the warm instructors, the community that built up around the reformers — something at Reform YU clicked in a way that bigger gyms never had.

“I absolutely love going to Pilates. I feel so much more confident in myself and love every class.”

— Megan, RYU 50 Club member
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Megan — RYU 50 Club member — standing in front of the RYU arch with a branded water bottle

Why we're here

Born from recovery, built for community

Reform YU was founded by a Bolton-born professional footballer who turned to Pilates during recovery from a serious injury. What started as part of his own comeback became something bigger — a community built around one belief: that movement, done right, changes everything.

“Football and Pilates might seem like different worlds. For me, they became the same journey — one shaped my career, the other helped save it.”
Reform YU, founder

Meet the team

Your instructors.
Every one of them, for you.

You're never just another body in the room — you're part of a community, led by passionate, supportive instructors.

Gabi Neale — Reform YU Pilates instructor in side plank with Pilates ball

Gabi Neale

Reformer Pilates Instructor — Over 50's Yu, Power Plus Yu, Signature

Gabi teaches across the full Reform YU range — from the signature class to Power Plus Yu and the gentle Over 50's sessions. Her approach brings precision and warmth to every class, meeting each member exactly where they are.

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Madi Woodruff

Instructor — Power Yu, Sculpt Yu, Signature

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Jacky Beaty

Instructor — Signature, Sculpt Yu

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Natalie Lawler

Instructor — Power Yu, Signature, Men's Only

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Kate Axford

Instructor — Signature, Over 50's Yu

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Abigail Walkden Patel

Instructor — Sculpt Yu, Signature, Jump Yu

Reform YU instructor and member chatting beside a reformer

1:1 & Private sessions

Want the reformer entirely to yourself?

Reform YU offers private 1:1 and 2:1 reformer Pilates sessions — booked directly with the studio via Instagram or email. Private sessions are ideal for complete beginners who want to learn the machine before joining a group class, those returning from injury, or anyone who prefers a personalised programme.

  • 1:1 private reformer sessions — personalised to your goals and level
  • 2:1 sessions — bring a friend or partner
  • Ideal for injury recovery and rehabilitation
  • Perfect for complete beginners before joining group classes
  • Tailored spring settings and modifications throughout

Mention it when you book your intro class and we'll point you in the right direction — or DM us on Instagram at @reformyupilates.

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Plans & pricing

Start with the intro.
Stay for the community.

The 3-class intro offer is the easiest way to begin. Flexible packs and memberships are here when you're ready.

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Intro Offer

£49for 3 classes

The best way to start. Three classes to try the studio, explore the timetable, and find your favourites — at a rate that makes the decision easy.

  • 3 reformer Pilates classes
  • Use on any class type (except events)
  • Classes valid for 4 weeks
  • Any instructor, any available slot
  • Drop-in single class also available — £20
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Flexible

Class Packs

£90from · 4-week validity

Flexible credits — book when it suits you, no monthly commitment.

  • 5 classes — £90 (£18/class)
  • 10 classes — £170 (£17/class)
  • 20 classes — £310 (£15.50/class)
  • 4-week validity from purchase
  • No minimum commitment
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Best value

Memberships

£68from / 4 weeks · 3-month minimum

Regular classes at the lowest per-session rate. Commit to your practice and your wallet thanks you.

  • 4 classes / 4 wks — £68 (£17/class)
  • 8 classes / 4 wks — £120 (£15/class)
  • 12 classes / 4 wks — £168 (£14/class)
  • Unlimited / 4 wks — £190
  • 3-month minimum commitment
Start with the intro offer

Class packs valid 4 weeks from purchase. Memberships require a 3-month minimum commitment. All prices include VAT where applicable. Ask us about the Bridal Package (£175 / 4 weeks).

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers — ask us anything else when you visit.

Get started

Your first class is waiting.

The 3-class intro offer is £49. Book a slot below, show up, and we'll take care of the rest.

  • All levels welcome — your first class is the beginning, not a test
  • Classes from £49 intro · £20 drop-in · memberships from £68/4 weeks
Rated 5.0 across 172 Google reviews

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3-class intro offer — £49 · Book any available slot below.

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Upcoming Reform YU — Signature sessions

Prefer to ask a question first? Email us or DM @reformyupilates on Instagram.