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What to Wear to Reformer Pilates (and the Grip Socks Rule)
What to wear to your first reformer pilates class, what to avoid, and why grip socks are non-negotiable. A simple guide so you can stop overthinking it.
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2 days ago4 min read


Is Reformer Pilates a Good Workout? (Does It Build Muscle?)
Is reformer pilates a real workout or just stretching? An honest look at what it builds, whether it counts as strength training, and who it suits.
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4 days ago5 min read


Reformer Pilates for Men: Why More Are Getting On the Machine
Reformer pilates was invented by a man, for men. The real benefits for blokes, the myths debunked, and why athletes from Ronaldo to the NFL train on it.
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Jun 305 min read


Reformer Pilates Results: What Actually Changes in 3 Weeks
How long does reformer pilates take to work? An honest week-by-week results timeline, what you can realistically expect in three weeks, and what comes later.
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Jun 295 min read


Is Reformer Pilates Hard for Beginners? (What If You Feel Too Weak)
Worried you are too weak or unfit for reformer pilates? Here is the honest answer for nervous beginners, and what to do in class if you cannot keep up.
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Jun 266 min read


Reformer Pilates for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
New to Reformer Pilates? Learn machine basics, what to expect in your first class, and how to start at BML Bondi Beach.
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Jun 17 min read


How Many Times a Week Should You Do Reformer Pilates?
The ideal Reformer Pilates schedule for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. Build strength and see results.
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Jun 17 min read


Pilates Over 50: Building Strength for a Longer, Better Life
How reformer pilates builds bone density, balance, and functional strength for women over 50. Low-impact, adjustable, transformative.
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May 126 min read


Your First Reformer Pilates Class: 9 Things to Expect
First time trying Reformer Pilates? Learn what to expect, how the machine works, and why BML's Essentials class is perfect for beginners.
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Apr 278 min read


Discovering the Best of Both Worlds: Yoga and Reformer Pilates in Bondi
Compare yoga and reformer pilates side-by-side. Learn which practice suits your goals and why doing both creates optimal results.
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Apr 226 min read
Thinking of becoming a Pilates Teacher? Meet our graduates!
Pilates Teacher Training at BodyMindLife is the best in Australia. Science-based and focused on practical teaching skills, our trainees...
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Jan 10, 20213 min read


At Home with Tali Phillips
At Home is a portrait series by photographer Chloe Paul, documenting BodyMindLife’s teachers in the spaces they have created to play and...
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Sep 18, 20204 min read


What makes a good Yoga and Pilates studio?
6 things to look for when picking a place to practice - a guide to Yoga and Pilates in Byron Bay. studios around and definitely no...
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Sep 11, 20203 min read


At Home with Andrew Hampson
At Home is a portrait series by photographer Chloe Paul, documenting BodyMindLife’s teachers in the spaces they have created to play and...
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Sep 11, 20203 min read


At Home with Christie Preston
At Home is a portrait series by photographer Chloe Paul, documenting BodyMindLife’s teachers in the spaces they have created to play and...
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Sep 4, 20203 min read


Phil Goodwin on exercising in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond
The body is a truly amazing vessel. It’s smart, capable and awe-inspiring. It’s much more intelligent than we can imagine and the good...
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Jan 30, 20204 min read


A yogi’s guide to Byron Bay: Byron Bay Yoga Essentials
Jessica Humphries of Australian Yoga Journal shares her go-to places to practice and shop in our favourite coastal town, Byron Bay. Byron...
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Dec 4, 20193 min read
Pilates Benefits: Five reasons why
Since we introduced reformer Pilates to BodyMindLife, it’s been our go-to to advance in yoga, find balance and build long, lean muscles....
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Oct 21, 20193 min read
How Pilates Benefits Yoga
Joseph Pilates famously said, “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see the difference, and in 30 sessions...
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May 20, 20192 min read
Introducing BodyMindLife Kirrawee
Say hello to Kirrawee! Take a look inside our brand new wellness centre, reformer Pilates and yoga studio in The Shire We’ve officially...
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Apr 4, 20192 min read
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