Move Power™.

Benefit: Core Strength | Flexibility | Injury
Duration: 45 mins

Minutes

What we do in Move Power, Reformer Pilates:

Move Power is Iconic Health Clubs’ challenging, high-tempo reformer Pilates class available at Dartry, built for experienced practitioners ready to take their training to the next level. Where precision meets performance, Move Power develops strength, stamina and full-body control through flowing yet demanding sequences, increased resistance and a heart-rate-raising pace — all while maintaining the focus and technique reformer Pilates is known for. Energetic, intense and deeply rewarding, it is one of the most demanding classes on the Iconic timetable.

Move Power is designed for experienced members and is not suitable for beginners. If you are new to reformer Pilates, start with Move Together or Iconic Move and build your foundation before progressing to Move Power.

For the full overview of reformer Pilates at Iconic Health Clubs, including studio details and membership enquiries, visit our main Reformer Pilates Dublin page.

You work on a reformer bed, a sliding carriage attached to a frame by a set of weighted springs. As you push and pull the carriage through each exercise, the springs provide resistance that challenges your muscles through a full range of motion. Your instructor guides you through a structured sequence of movements targeting your core, legs, arms, back and glutes.

In Move Power, the spring resistance is higher, the sequences are more complex and the pace is significantly more demanding than in an all-levels reformer class. Exercises flow from one into the next with minimal rest, keeping your heart rate elevated throughout and requiring both physical stamina and the movement vocabulary to transition confidently between positions without breaking the rhythm of the session.

The sequences are built to challenge experienced practitioners. Movements are layered and technically demanding, requiring a solid understanding of reformer mechanics, strong core control and the body awareness to maintain precise alignment under fatigue. Your instructor will push the pace and the load, but the emphasis on technique that defines reformer Pilates remains central to every session.

Every movement emphasises control, alignment and breath, the foundational principles of reformer Pilates, but applied here at a higher intensity and with greater physical demand. This is low impact by design, with the carriage and springs absorbing force throughout, but it is far from easy. Sessions last 45 minutes.

Class Formats

Iconic Health Clubs offers several reformer pilates formats to suit different experience levels and goals.

Iconic Move (Smithfield, Camden St, IFSC) The signature all-levels reformer class. A full-body workout that combines functional movement, controlled resistance and mindful flow. Suitable for all fitness levels, with movements easily adjusted using the spring settings. This is the class to start with if you are new to the reformer.

Move Together (Dartry) A welcoming, adaptable reformer class for every experience level. Instructors provide supportive options for beginners alongside progressions for more advanced participants. Expect a mix of traditional reformer work and modern movement patterns, enhanced with props and varied spring settings. Everyone works at their own pace.

Move Power (Dartry) A challenging, high-tempo reformer class designed for experienced members. Expect demanding sequences, increased resistance and a heart-rate-raising pace while maintaining the technique reformer pilates is known for. Not suitable for beginners. Check with your instructor before attending for the first time.

Please bring along:

Grip socks (available to purchase at reception)
A water bottle
Comfortable, close-fitting clothing

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First Time in Move Power

Move Power is not a class to walk into without reformer experience. Before attending, you should be confident on the reformer, familiar with the fundamental movement patterns and comfortable adjusting your spring settings independently during a session.

If you are unsure whether you are ready for Move Power, speak to your instructor after a Move Together session and ask for their assessment. They will tell you honestly whether your technique and fitness base are at the right level to get the most out of Move Power without risking injury.

If you are new to reformer Pilates entirely, start with Move Together at Dartry or Iconic Move at any other Iconic location. Build your foundation over several weeks and progress to Move Power when you are ready.

Where Move Power Runs

Move Power runs exclusively at Iconic Health Clubs Dartry (Dublin 6).

Dartry (Dublin 6) Move Power runs multiple times per week across morning and evening slots. Dartry also offers Move Together for all-levels practitioners and is the only location in the network with both advanced and all-levels reformer formats on the timetable.

Book via the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app. Spaces are limited due to the number of reformer beds in the studio, so booking in advance is strongly recommended.

How Move Power Complements Other Classes

Move Power pairs well with other high-intensity and strength-based classes on the Iconic timetable. If you train in Functional Strength or BodyPump, Move Power develops the core stability, body control and movement precision that directly supports heavier lifting. If you attend high-intensity sessions like HIIT or Bootcamp, Move Power provides a technically demanding complement that builds stamina and full-body control without the joint load of impact-based training.

Many experienced members use Move Power as a cornerstone of their weekly training and build other classes around it. The low-impact nature of the reformer means you can attend multiple sessions per week, and the intensity of Move Power makes each session count.

How to Book

All reformer Pilates classes are included with your Iconic Health Clubs membership at no extra cost. Book via the Iconic Health Clubs mobile app. Classes fill quickly due to the limited number of reformer beds in the studio, so booking in advance is recommended.

Not yet a member? Book a free club tour at Iconic Dartry to see the reformer studio and speak to the team about membership.