Braintree has five places to do reformer Pilates, and two of them share Silks Way. Green Pilates Movement Studio teaches in a traditional style, with group reformer and tower classes and private sessions on the full range of apparatus. Bones Pilates & Movement, run by Claudine, mixes reformer with mat, yoga, Zumba and a pelvic floor programme, all on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Studio 1224 is the town-centre choice. It opened in Little Square in spring 2026 with 45-minute classes of up to six and a fortnightly Sunday session that teaches newcomers the springs and straps. Neuma Pilates is upstairs at Chilford Court on Rayne Road, with free on-site parking, and BED, inside the Lakes Innovation Centre on Lakes Road, sets its classes to loud music.
We haven't found other reformer studios in the villages close to Braintree, so for a wider choice Chelmsford and Colchester are the nearest towns to look at.
Prices and offers are as published by each studio when we last checked – confirm on their website before booking.
The 5 best reformer Pilates studios in Braintree
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((BOUNCE)) BED Braintree - Reformer Pilates
Lakes Innovation Centre, 112 Lakes Road, Braintree CM7 3AN
Reformer studio
BED is the reformer arm of the ((BOUNCE)) fitness franchise, and its Braintree studio is inside the Lakes Innovation Centre on Lakes Road. Classes fuse reformer Pilates with choreographed moves set to loud music, so the feel is closer to an energetic group workout than a quiet studio session. Classes run mornings and evenings through the week and are booked via Bookwhen. It suits people who enjoy music-driven group fitness and want a sweaty, upbeat take on reformer.
Studio 1224 opened in spring 2026 in Little Square, right in Braintree town centre, bringing small-group reformer classes of up to six people. Sessions last 45 minutes and there is a clear beginner pathway: a fortnightly Sunday intro session teaches the springs, straps and carriage before people move onto a starter pass and then a membership. Mat Pilates is also offered. Parking is in nearby Sainsbury's and George Yard car parks, so it suits town-centre residents and commuters wanting coached, beginner-friendly reformer.
Classes
group reformer (max 6), beginner intro session, mat Pilates, 45-minute classes
Unit 12, Chilford Court, Rayne Road, Braintree CM7 2QS
Pilates studioBeginner friendly
Neuma is a mat and reformer Pilates studio upstairs at Chilford Court on Rayne Road, just west of Braintree town centre, with free on-site parking. Founder Rosie and her team run group reformer and mat classes for all ages and abilities, plus one-to-one sessions tailored to strength and mobility goals. Reviews often mention friendly teaching and good value. It suits beginners and regulars alike, especially anyone on the Rayne Road side of town wanting affordable reformer classes.
Bones is a small, friendly private studio on Silks Way in Braintree, run by Claudine, offering group reformer Pilates alongside mat Pilates, beginners' Pilates, yoga, Zumba and a pelvic floor programme. Everything is pay-as-you-go with no contracts, and reformer classes are among the most affordable in the area. It suits people who like a relaxed, community feel and want to mix reformer with other low-key fitness classes during the week.
Classes
group reformer (45 min), mat Pilates, Pilates for beginners, yoga, Zumba, pelvic floor
Price from
From £11.50 per group reformer class
Intro offer
First class free (excludes group reformer sessions)
Green Pilates is a traditional-style Pilates studio on Silks Way, with group mat and reformer classes, group tower sessions and private sessions using the full range of apparatus. It also runs gentler chair-based, movement and dance-fitness classes, and trains new Pilates teachers. Members get lower prices, and the first studio class is free. The studio is open weekday daytimes plus some evening reformer slots, and has free parking. It suits people looking for classical, well-taught equipment work at a modest price.
Classes
group reformer, group tower, 1:1 apparatus, duet apparatus, mat Pilates, chair-based exercise, teacher training
Which studio suits me if I want an energetic class?
BED on Lakes Road is the most workout-like, with choreographed reformer moves set to upbeat music and classes in the mornings and evenings. Studio 1224's 45-minute small-group classes are coached and structured, while Green Pilates and Neuma take a more traditional approach.
Is there gentler or chair-based Pilates in Braintree?
Green Pilates Movement Studio runs chair-based exercise and movement classes alongside its reformer timetable, and Neuma welcomes all ages and abilities. Bones Pilates & Movement has a pelvic floor programme and beginners' Pilates as well as group reformer.
Can I train to teach Pilates in Braintree?
Green Pilates Movement Studio on Silks Way runs Pilates teacher training alongside its classes.
How much does reformer Pilates cost in Braintree?
Based on the prices published by 3 studios, a reformer class in Braintree costs from around £12 to £14, with a typical starting price of about £14 per class. Class packs, memberships and intro offers usually bring the per-class cost down.
Where can beginners try reformer Pilates in Braintree?
Studio 1224, Neuma Pilates, Bones Pilates & Movement and Green Pilates Movement Studio run beginner or introductory reformer classes, which are the best place to start if you've never used a reformer before.
Do any Braintree studios offer an introductory deal?
Yes. Studio 1224: Beginner Intro Session for first-timers; Starter Pass covering 2 reformer classes. Bones Pilates & Movement: First class free (excludes group reformer sessions). Green Pilates Movement Studio: First studio class free. Offers change often, so check the studio's website before booking.
Can I book a private reformer session in Braintree?
Neuma Pilates and Green Pilates Movement Studio offer private one-to-one reformer sessions, which are a good option if you have an injury or want tailored coaching.