The Reformer

What is the Reformer?

The Reformer is a large piece of Pilates equipment that was designed by Joseph Pilates in the 1930s. The design has changed a little over the years but remains pretty true to his original.

The Reformer consists of a wooden or metal frame with a carriage on wheels that can slide up and down. The carriage is attached to a different number of springs which provide variable resistance, allowing you to slowly build up strength and flexibility. Use of the reformer can help you to gain postural alignment, good core stability and an excellent overall muscular awareness.

Benefits of the Reformer

The Reformer provides the following benefits:

• adjustable resistance thus allowing for much greater strength, flexibility and awareness than with matwork exercises
• easier feel and correction of muscle imbalances compared to mat work exercises.
• easier control, awareness and strengthening of core stability
• advanced exercises can become highly aerobic and challenging
• more variations of exercises that can be performed at a quicker pace thus raising heart rate and increasing overall fitness levels
• regular use will help you to look taller, improve your posture, increase your endurance and flexibility, strengthen and tone all muscle groups and result in a leaner, more toned and balanced body

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