Regular physical exercises makes body fit and help increase energy levels. Various forms of exercises advocate the importance of body fitness and accordingly teach people on how to maintain their body in a fit condition. A fit body means a healthy brain and thought process. It is important for you to understand this and accordingly opt for an exercise regimen that suits your lifestyle and physical status. Pilates is a type of exercise regimen that is based on resistance and engage body components in slow and controlled movements thus improve muscle tone and strength.
Who invented Pilates?
Pilates exercises were invented by Joseph Pilates of Germany. He was inspired by his parents who were athletes and body fitness conscious. The concept of pilates exercises came in to focus for him when he was imprisoned during World War 1. Since then people the exercises or fitness regimen is followed by people who have achieved success and also inspired others by showing them as example and result of Pilates’ fitness programs.
Pilates are divided in to two types of exercise routines and they are
- Mat Pilates
- Reformer Pilates
Primary difference between Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates is the body resistance vs spring and straps. In Mat Pilates you use your body as a resistance where you use springs and straps in reformer Pilates. The fit reformer Dubai training mainly focuses on controlled and slow movements of your entire body to achieve optimum fitness. It is focused on increasing strength and correct posture. It helps build lean muscle and enable body to burn those extra calories preventing you from looking fit and shapely. If your main aim is to lose weight you can use Pialtes exercise either in Mat version or in Reformer bench version.
What is a Pilates reformer machine?
The reformer pilates require an equipment to work out the various muscles in your body. And the Pilates reformer uses a work bench equipped with straps and springs to generate resistance during exercises. The work bench or equipment is a versatile and dynamic machine which helps execute precise movements during exercise and active muscle engagement and body alignment. The Reformer equipment is made up of a sliding carriage, which is leveraged by pulleys, straps, foot bar and springs.
Is Reformer Pilates alright for beginners?
Reformer Pilates are very basic and uncomplicated so it is ok for beginners to opt for the reformer exercise forms. The Pilates reformer is a adaptable piece of machine or exercise bench that can be installed anywhere and used. You can install the machine at your home and start exercising on a daily basis with instruction learnt from a Pilates instructor. To learn Pilates is no big deal and that is why it is recommended for everyone who wants so shed fat and achieves lean muscles. The Reformer equipment is easily available in gym equipment suppliers and you will find them easily from online establishments.
What results are achieved by Pilates reformer?
The equipment helps to work the whole body in a low impact method consisting of breath and body movements. This helps activate your core muscles. The reformer exercises will work every muscle in your body that may include your abdominal, waist, back, pelvic floor and glutes or buttock area.
What are the disadvantages with Pilates Reformer?
Most of the associated issues are not serious and can be overcome easily!
- Cost of the Reform Pilates
- Commitment of time
- Access to Pilates Reformer or Reformer instructor
- Your own physical capacities and injuries
- Improper instructions
- Lack of progress tracking
- Technical difficulties and intimidation
The above setbacks can be easily overcome by joining Pilates instructors and learning the nuance of how to work out using reformer machine. Pilates can be done using reformer machine daily and it is absolutely safe. The amount of time you dedicate will depend on your physical capacity and fitness. It will also depend on whether you are carrying injury or illness. It is better advised to take counseling and practice from a certified Pilates Instructor. You can also become a Pilates instructor after obtaining Pilates reformer certification from a reputed gym or pilates studio.  To become an instructor of Reformer Pilates you should complete a Pilates course which will certify that you are adequately trained to train people with Pilates Reformer.
