| The Pilates Reformer is the most popular Pilates | | | | lengthen and soften your body without building bulky |
| equipment. It was invented by Joseph Pilates, the | | | | muscles in the process. |
| founder of Pilates, in the 1920s. Today, the Pilates | | | | As the basis for which the reformer was originally |
| Reformer continues to be widely used due to its | | | | built, it is still widely used today for rehabilitation of |
| versatility. You can perform many exercises on this | | | | joint injuries. Hard core professional athletes like |
| equipment. Apart from the resistance and spring | | | | gymnasts, tennis players, basketball players and |
| exercises, you can do mat routines and cadillac | | | | boxers use the Pilates Reformer exercises to |
| exercises on the platform. | | | | strengthen their muscles and improve cardiovascular |
| The benefits of the Pilates Reformer exercises are | | | | fitness. |
| manifold. The exercises will see you building strength | | | | For beginners who are new to Pilates, it is advisable |
| in your arms, legs, abdominal and back muscles. | | | | to work with a certified Pilates instructor who can |
| Pilates stresses the importance of developing a | | | | give proper guidance and training. This is to prevent |
| strong center, known as the powerhouse of the | | | | any unwarranted muscle injury. The exercises are |
| body. Joseph Pilates believed that the physical center | | | | initially tough for the body but with regular practice |
| of the body is where the energy of the body starts. | | | | over time, the muscles will be reconditioned and the |
| Hence, the exercises begin from the center and | | | | benefits of Pilates Reformer exercises will be fully |
| slowly move outwards to the arms and leg muscles. | | | | reaped. |
| The stretching and pulling routines are designed to | | | | |