Private Reformer Pilates
Bologna · Italy
1:1 Only
Stronger,
your way.
One-on-one reformer training, just you and me — every session built around your body, your goals, your pace. No classes. No crowd. Just results.
Private reformer studio · Bologna, Italy
10+
Years coaching
100%
Private 1:1
50
Minutes, all yours
0
Experience needed
Reformer & mat · EN · ES · IT
— The Trainer
Samantha
Levinson
I came to the reformer after a life spent bringing people together — from Panama and Thailand to the US, Hungary and now Bologna. Teaching Pilates is that same work in a different room: meeting you exactly where you are, then building from there.
I don’t run classes — I build programmes, one body at a time, rewritten around your strength, your history and how you feel that week. First time on a reformer or years deep, you get my complete, undivided attention for a full 50-minute session, in English, Spanish or Italian — whichever feels like home.
- Trained in
- Reformer & Mat Pilates
- Certified
- CPR · Fully insured
- Teaching in
- English · Italian · Spanish
Why the
reformer
Spring resistance both challenges and supports you — so the work scales to your body, finds your deep core, and trains control through a full range of movement.
Did you know
Lighter springs are often harder, not easier — less support means your core works harder to keep the carriage steady.
Did you know
It wasn’t always called Pilates. Joseph Pilates named his method Contrology — “the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit.”
Did you know
The machine gives beginners structure and feedback, which makes correct form easier to find than on the mat alone.
New to the reformer?
Your first
session.
The reformer can look like a medieval contraption. It isn’t. There’s no class to keep up with and no back row to hide in — just the two of us, and a machine that adjusts to you.
- We talk firstA few questions about your body, your history and what you want — before you touch the machine.
- No experience neededEveryone is a beginner on the reformer. I set the springs and the pace around exactly where you are today.
- In your languageWe work in English, Italian or Spanish — whichever feels like home. Nothing gets lost in translation.
- Injuries are welcomeBacks, knees, post-natal, desk-bound shoulders — tell me, and we build around them, not past them.
- What to bringGrippy socks and clothes you can move in. That’s it — the reformer and the rest are here.
- 50 minutes, all yoursMy complete attention, start to finish — and a clear plan for where we go next.
Sessions
Every session is private and 50 minutes. Pick the focus you want today — or commit to its four-week block below.
Core & Posture
Start hereDeep-core stability and alignment — the antidote to a desk-bound back, and the best place to begin.
Foundation
Strength & Sculpt
Build tone and power — glutes, abs and full-body strength on the springs.
Power
Mobility & Flow
Open tight hips and a stiff spine, and move freely through your full range.
Range
Restore & Release
Gentle, restorative work to recover, decompress and shed stress.
Recovery
Tower & Duets
Also available on request — Tower Pilates, and semi-private duets for two.
On request
Not sure which fits? Start with a posture check.
4-Week Blocks
Go deeper. Each theme also runs as a focused four-week block — four 50-minute sessions that build week on week. Every block opens with a foundations week, so beginners are welcome.
Block 01 · 4 weeks
Strength & Sculpt
- Wk 1Foundations & footwork — springs, breath, alignment, basic bridging.
- Wk 2Lower-body power — feet-in-straps, single-leg work, running, bridging.
- Wk 3Full-body strength — long-stretch series, control push-ups.
- Wk 4Sculpt & integrate — short box, knee stretch, teaser, full flow.
Block 02 · 4 weeks
Mobility & Flow
- Wk 1Foundations & breath — alignment, gentle footwork, articulation prep.
- Wk 2Spinal articulation — short spine massage, semi-circle, segmental rolling.
- Wk 3Side-bend & rotation — mermaid, snake/twist, corkscrew.
- Wk 4Open & flow — thigh stretch, long spine, a flowing sequence.
Block 03 · 4 weeks · Start here
Core & Posture
- Wk 1Find the powerhouse — breath, neutral spine, pelvic stability, footwork.
- Wk 2Deep core — the hundred, coordination, stomach massage series.
- Wk 3Back & posture — pulling straps & the “T”, chest expansion, swan.
- Wk 4Integrate & lengthen — short box, knee stretch, posture flow.
Block 04 · 4 weeks
Restore & Release
- Wk 1Breath & release — springs as support, breath work, gentle footwork.
- Wk 2Lower-body release — gentle straps, supported bridging, hip stretches.
- Wk 3Spine & decompress — short spine massage, gentle articulation.
- Wk 4Whole-body restore — mermaid, gentle flow, a relaxation finish.
The companion app · Free
Not sure where
to start?
Take the two-minute matcher in the app. A few questions about your body, your goals and your experience — and you’ll get a session recommendation, plus the spot to book it.
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Answer a few questions Your body, your goals, how much reformer time you’ve had.
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Get your session match The app points you to the right focus — strength, mobility, core or recovery.
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Book your first session Pick a time on the reformer and we start exactly where you are.
Results, not routines.
Cada sesión está pensada para mí, no para llenar una sala. Llegué con la espalda hecha un nudo y salgo más fuerte y más alta. Poder entrenar en mi idioma lo cambia todo.
Pensavo che il reformer fosse troppo avanzato per me. Alla prima seduta Samantha mi ha smentito: tutto calibrato sul mio corpo, niente fretta. Ora non salto una settimana.
Eight weeks in, I lift my toddler without my back locking up. Every session is built around my body that day — not a class to keep up with. I've never felt this strong.
01 · The studio
02 · The detail
03 · In motion
Pricing.
No online payment yet — reserve your spot and pay at the studio.
First-timer introTo be confirmed
Enquire
A discounted first private plus a posture check, so we can map your starting point. Pricing shared at your first session.
Single · Bookable now
€60
One private, fully tailored 50-minute reformer session at Underdog Training Lab.
4-Week BlockTo be confirmed
from €210
One theme, four progressive 50-minute sessions — better value per session than singles. Final price to be confirmed.
5-PackTo be confirmed
Enquire
Five sessions to use across any themes, at a lower per-session rate. Request yours below.
Only the single 50-minute session (€60) is final and bookable today. The intro, 4-week block and pack prices are still being finalised — I’ll confirm them with you before you commit.
Companion app · free with every session
Your progress,
in your pocket.
Every client gets a private space — no app store, no password. See your sessions add up, log how each one felt, and watch yourself get stronger week on week. The progress is yours to keep.
- 01Your block, tracked like a stamp card.Buy a 5- or 10-session block and watch it tick down with every visit — always know exactly how many you have left, no guessing, no lost paper cards.
- 02Log how every session felt.A 20-second check-in after class — energy, body, a quick win. It builds a journal of your progress, and Samantha sees it too, so she can tailor what comes next.
- 03Book & rebook in a tap.Your next session and a fresh block are always one tap away — straight from your space.
Reserve a block and you’ll get your private link by email — pay at the studio, then track everything from your phone.
Frequent
questions
Still wondering whether the reformer is right for you? Ask me directly — I read and answer every message myself.
Do I need any experience?
No. Many clients start their very first reformer session here. We build from the ground up.
What should I wear?
Fitted activewear and grippy socks. Spares are available at the studio.
How long is a session?
A focused 50 minutes on the reformer, plus a little time on either side to settle in and check in.
What languages can we train in?
English, Spanish or Italian — whichever you’re most comfortable in. Just let me know when you book.
Where do private sessions happen?
At Underdog Training Lab in Bologna, on my own reformer. Exact entrance details arrive with your booking confirmation.
What actually is reformer Pilates?
It’s Pilates performed on a spring-loaded sliding carriage. The springs add adjustable resistance and support, so movements scale to your body and your deep core works throughout. Joseph Pilates called the whole method “Contrology”.
Reformer or mat — which should I start with?
Both are part of the same method. Many beginners like the reformer first: the machine’s support and feedback make correct form easier to find, and the resistance scales to your ability.
Is it good for back pain and posture?
Pilates is among the better-researched approaches for easing chronic low-back pain and building core stability, and it can improve flexibility and balance. As with any exercise, check with your doctor first if you have an injury or medical condition.
I’m not flexible or strong enough — is that a problem?
That’s exactly who the reformer is for. The springs give support where you need it and resistance where you’re ready, so the work meets your body today — not where it “should” be. Flexibility and strength are what we build, not what you bring.
I have an injury, or I’m pregnant or postpartum — can I train?
Often yes, with the right adjustments. Tell me what’s going on — and bring any guidance from your doctor or physiotherapist — and I’ll shape the session around it. For pregnancy and the postpartum return we work to your clearance and at your pace. If something needs a medical green light first, I’ll tell you.
How often should I come?
Joseph Pilates recommended about three sessions a week. Realistically, a consistent one to three sessions a week makes a real difference — which is exactly what the four-week blocks are built around.
Let’s
get to work.
Pick a time that suits you and tell me a little about your body and your goals — I’ll build your first session from there.