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If you're new to Pilates or joining an existing class (not Beginners only), I recommend an initial one-to-one assessment.
This allows us to evaluate your posture, individual needs, and medical history, while teaching you the Pilates principles and how to apply them to your body. The assessment ensures you join the most suitable class at the right level. This is essential for anyone referred by a medical professional or wishing to join Back4Good classes.
Cadillac and Tower Pilates
Combined equipment sessions using both the Cadillac mat and Tower springs (attached to the reformer or cadillac mat) for comprehensive, full-body Pilates work. Perfect for building strength, flexibility, and control.
What is Cadillac and Tower?
A specialised session incorporating both the Cadillac (a raised platform with an overhead frame and springs from multiple angles) and the Tower unit (a vertical spring system attached to the Reformer frame).
This combination provides the widest range of exercise possibilities in Pilates - from supported stretches and gentle decompression work to advanced strengthening exercises.
The variety of spring positions and attachments means we can precisely target specific muscle groups while maintaining the full-body integration and alignment that makes Pilates so effective.
The tower can also be used with the reformer.
Experienced Pilates practitioners ready for varied, challenging work, those rehabilitating from injury who need the precise support these apparatus offer, or anyone wanting the most comprehensive Pilates experience available.
Particularly beneficial for: Developing shoulder and hip mobility, building core endurance, creating a distinctive sense of length and space within your body, and refining movement patterns.
Suitable for all levels with appropriate exercise selection.
Who’s it for?
Locations and Pricing
Private 1:1 and Duo Sessions
When: Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment
Where: Barnoldswick
Pricing: £57 per session | Block of 4 for £205
Reformer Duo Sessions (Bring a friend)
When: Tuesday 12:45pm
Where: High Corn Mill, Skipton
Pricing: £36 per person
Semi-Private Studio Sessions (Max 4 people)
When: Thursday 12:30pm / 13:30pm
Where: Skipton only
Price: £31 per person
The Cadillac features a raised platform with vertical uprights at each corner, connected by an overhead frame. Springs attach from multiple angles - above, below, and from the sides - creating exercise possibilities unavailable on other apparatus.
Originally developed by Joseph Pilates, the Cadillac excels at hanging work for spinal decompression, overhead exercises for shoulder mobility, and supported movements that make challenging exercises accessible. The variety of spring positions allows precise targeting of specific areas while maintaining full-body integration.
The Cadillac (Trapeze Table)
The Tower
The Tower is a vertical spring system that can also be attached to the Reformer frame, bringing Cadillac-style exercises to a more compact format.
With springs positioned overhead and a mat platform for floor work, it provides many of the same benefits as a full Cadillac - overhead resistance for core work, shoulder mobility exercises, and that distinctive sense of length and space in your body.
An efficient apparatus that expands exercise possibilities without requiring dedicated space.
Apparatus Equipment
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Reformer
Spring-based sliding carriage offering resistance and support that transforms your Pilates practice. Work in multiple positions - lying, sitting, standing, kneeling - with exercises that challenge alignment, build strength, and develop body awareness.
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Wunda Chair
Compact spring-loaded pedal system with minimal surface area for maximum challenge. Fantastic for balance, strength, and proprioception as you work against resistance in various positions.
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Cadillac and Tower
Combining the Cadillac (four-poster frame with overhead springs) and Tower (vertical spring system). Providing support or resistance for shoulder mobility, spinal decompression, core work, and flexibility. The Tower can also be combined with the Reformer.
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Ladder Barrel
Curved padded barrel paired with a wooden ladder for exceptional spinal extension and flexibility work. Builds core strength, improves balance, and creates length through the spine in ways mat work cannot achieve.
Get in touch
Not sure which class is right for you? Get in touch and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
FAQs
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No. While these apparatus look complex, they're suitable for all levels. The springs can provide support to make exercises easier for beginners, or create challenging resistance for advanced practitioners. Rachel tailors each session to your current ability.
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The Reformer primarily involves pushing or pulling a moving carriage. The Cadillac and Tower use springs from multiple angles - above, below, and from the sides - creating different movement patterns and positioning options. They're particularly effective for shoulder mobility, spinal decompression, and exercises that create length through your body.
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Yes. The supportive nature of these apparatus makes them excellent for therapeutic work. The springs can assist movements while you build strength, and the overhead frame allows for decompression and traction work that benefits spines and shoulders. Rachel's specialized training in Back4Good, osteoporosis, and other therapeutic applications means she can adapt exercises for various conditions.
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Absolutely. Many people combine regular mat classes with periodic Cadillac and Tower sessions for variety and specific benefits like shoulder mobility or spinal decompression. Rachel can advise on a balanced practice that serves your goals.