Pilates is a method of exercise that aims to control and strengthen your body’s muscles, promoting joint mobility, flexibility, movement re-education, body awareness and better posture.
In today’s article, you will understand what the Reformer Pilates is and why the machine is so important for the performance of your exercises and for maximizing your results.
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What is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is a workout done using the Pilates Reformer machine and is generally more intense and more dynamic than mat based Pilates.
Although it seems a simple device, the Reformer has a complete structure formed by springs, handles and a slider, which help the client during Pilates classes. The Reformer Pilates is basically a workout using spring resistance!
With the Reformer, more than 100 activities can be performed, such as exercise sitting, kneeling, supported, lying on the front or back, which can both facilitate movements for people with physical limitations and hinder movements, taking the client to more advanced levels.
The Pilates Reformer’s purpose is to help improve the rigid spine through exercises for the thighs, abdomen, hips and chest.
Why is Reformer Pilates good for you?
The Pilates Reformer provides both general and specific benefits for each part of your body, improving strength, flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance for those using the device during the class.
Besides, exercises on the Pilates Reformer ensure you are in better physical condition so you can perform your daily tasks with better health and well-being.
For example, the resistance created by the Reformer’s springs allows for gentle contraction exercises that develop your muscles without aggression. So, you can also perform movements with greater range and get stronger and healthier bones.
If on the one hand the Reformer springs help to work your resistance, on the other, the instability generated by the movement of the cart promotes better stability, which helps in the development of muscle strength and balance.
Now, when we talk about strength building exercises on Pilates Reformer, the focus is the Power House, which consists of the set of muscles located in the abdomen region that are responsible for stabilizing the entire spine. By strengthening the abdomen, the muscle imbalances are lessened, and consequently, you will have a stronger and more balanced back, toned glutes and thighs.
In short, practicing Reformer Pilates provides you several benefits, such as:
- Strength increase;
- Flexibility gain;
- Rehabilitation of some pathologies;
- Improved resistance;
- Improved respiratory system;
- Helps you to be in good physical shape;
- Ensures greater body stability;
- Relax your body and mind;
- Corrects posture;
- It works directly with Power House.
By working on breathing and concentration, Reformer Pilates also reduces stress levels, which will make you feel good and increase your energy levels to enjoy your life and feel good about yourself.
But remember, to achieve the benefits of Reformer Pilates, it is necessary that the exercises are performed with the help of a qualified instructor to make sure that every movement is being done correctly.
Come visit us and start your Reformer Pilates classes at the Kore Gallery to improve your quality of life!
