Reformer 1:1 Session Plan Case Study

Client name / initials: Michael lynch

Client level: Beginner

Session number: 1

Date: 2026-07-03

Session duration: 55 mins

Equipment needed: Reformer, long box

Session goals: Client is total beginner so wants to concentrate on core and building a stronger back as suffers lower back and plays slot if golf

Health screening notes: Lower back

Modifications & adaptations for warm-up: I modified single leg bridge to normal bridge due to client being unsteady in single bridge position..

Exercise selection & sequencing rationale: Kept exercises consistent as client was total beginner and didn’t want to be changing exercises too much.. also had them using long box for some exercises due to lower back issues..a lot if the exercises were geared toward building strength in lower back area

Client feedback: Client mentioned that he felt a small bit of back pain near the end of session so next session I will use the box more for certain exercises but he did feel reformer would be hugely beneficial to strengthen his back and core

Reflection: Must get long box and short box exercises more into my session.. and maybe use other equipment like a ball and Pilate rings

Next session focus: Will def do more box exercises and introduce legs in strap exercises for my next session with michael.. Progressions then I would add heavier springs to some exercises