The Pilates Reformer 

Is one of the four main Pilates equipment invented by its founder, Joseph Pilates. The Pilates Reformer was created during the First World War when Joseph Pilates was interned at a camp in England. There he discovered a method that tied springs to hospital beds to help patients who had ailing limbs regain their strength. His method brought about successful results and soon he began to develop other Pilates equipment.

The benefits of the Pilates Reformer exercises are many. The exercises will see you building strength in your arms, legs, abdominal and back muscles. Certain areas can be targeted and an appropriate programme can be designed for building strength or changing and improving body shape.

 

Pilates is about developing a strong center, known as the powerhouse of the body. Joseph Pilates believed that the physical center of the body is where the energy of the body starts. Hence, the exercises begin from the center and slowly move outwards to the arms and leg muscles. The stretching and pulling routines are designed to lengthen and soften your body without building bulky muscles in the process.
 

As the basis for which the reformer was originally built, it is still widely used today for rehabilitation of joint injuries. Hard core professional athletes like gymnasts, tennis players, basketball players and boxers use the Pilates Reformer exercises to strengthen their muscles and improve stamina and cardiovascular fitness.
 

It is always advisable to work with a certified instructor to prevent muscle injury and to ensure maximum benefits are achieved. The exercises on the reformer are initially tough but with regular practice over time the muscles will be re-conditioned and the full benefit of practicing on the reformer will be reaped.

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