Reformer Pilates has revolutionised the world of fitness by offering a dynamic, full-body workout suitable for all ages and abilities. With its focus on core strength, flexibility, coordination, control and posture, this versatile exercise method is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their overall fitness, health and well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore the many benefits of Reformer Pilates and why it’s an ideal choice for a wide range of fitness goals.
What is Reformer Pilates?
A Reformer is a piece of equipment used to perform Reformer Pilates exercises either in a class or in a 1:1 environment. It has many different components that are used for various exercises including a sliding carriage, springs, pulley ropes and straps. It all sounds a bit daunting at first but once you’ve been on a Reformer you understand the beauty of the equipment and its versatility. Each part of the equipment can be adjusted and tailored to each individual, this can be to either increase or decrease the challenge of any number of exercises providing either more resistance or more support. This is the beauty of Reformer Pilates and why it suits anyone and any ability and this is why it’s so much more versatile than its Mat Pilates sister.
How Reformer Pilates Strengthens Your Core
Reformer Pilates could be called Core Strength Pilates as the majority of the exercises are performed on a moving platform which you then have to rely on the deep muscles of your abdomen, your core muscles to keep you stable in a position. Let's also not get confused by the term ‘core muscles’ . These do not only include your abdominal muscles or your ‘six pack’ or such like, they also include your lower back, mid back, hips, glutes, obliques and pelvic floor. So not only can regular Reformer Pilates classes give you those dreamy defined abs but it also gives you a full-body Pilates workout.
Improving Flexibility and Posture
The exercises that you perform in a Reformer Pilates class are controlled movements that allow you to tune into your body and focus on specific areas of the body to strengthen and lengthen, when you leave a Reformer Pilates class because of the focus on core strength and flexibility you leave feeling taller, stronger, longer and with overall improved posture. It's the perfect workout for injury prevention and injury recovery, with Reformer Pilates being a low-impact workout you can gradually increase resistance from small slow focused movements to more dynamic style to ensure a constant path of progression. Due to the nature of the exercises performed on a Reformer it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve flexibility with supported stretching which in turn helps to improve posture and helps you naturally correct and prevent poor alignment. For those with sedentary lifestyles and concerns about posture, Reformer Pilates is the perfect anecdote.
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
For injury prevention and recovery Reformer Pilates can really become a saviour to those who are suffering with ongoing pain or struggling with daily movement due to injury. In our Private 1:1 sessions we can tailor exercise to be very specific to an individual's concerns and limitations and set goals to ensure we achieve progressive results. We can also tailor sessions to a certain degree with our Reformer Pilates for beginners classes and we have had a number of clients who have achieved great results when consistently attending regular sessions.
Boosting Balance and Coordination
Reformer Pilates benefits many areas but one is that it improves balance and coordination. With balance and coordination being a concern for us all as we age there is now scientific evidence to support that fact that Reformer Pilates can reduce the risk of falls in older adults, which is one of the main risk factors as we age. When we look at athletes there is also now evidence to support that with the improvement in coordination between upper and lower body with Reformer Pilates this then helps improve athletic performance. Improving our balance with Pilates is something that is easily accessible for us all and will benefit us for years to come.
Mental and Emotional Benefits of Reformer Pilates
Pilates is affectionately known as mindful movement and with good reason as it’s a great mood boosting workout. In a Reformer Pilates class one of the key principles is a focus on breathing. Not only does this enhance the physical benefits but when we focus on deep controlled breathing it helps to reduce stress, improve our focus and our overall mood. More and more people are taking up Pilates to help cope with stress or to help manage anxiety and depression, like the saying goes movement heals.
Who Can Benefit from Reformer Pilates?
There are a number of people who can benefit from taking up Reformer Pilates. This could be athletes looking to improve their performance, beginners seeking a gentle introduction to exercise with our Reformer Pilates for beginners, those active individuals who are looking to reduce pain and stiffness and just move better, those looking for a low-impact workout for injury prevention or injury recovery or older adults looking to improve mobility, balance and coordination. Reformer Pilates really can tick every box.
Conclusion
Reformer Pilates has many benefits, with a being a low impact but highly effective workout with regular practice you can start to notice significant results quickly including: improved core strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Come and try this fun and versatile workout at our warm and friendly Reformer Pilates studio in Edinburgh, Morningside. Or feel like you want to buy a Reformer to use at home? We also offer online classes to get you up to speed with a machine and give you class plans to get you started on your Reformer PIlates at home journey.
Ready to experience the full-body benefits of Reformer Pilates? Whether you're looking to improve your core strength, increase flexibility, or enhance your posture, this low-impact workout has something for everyone. Visit your local Pilates studio Edinburgh - Sano Studio in Morningside to start your journey towards better health today
FAQ Section on Reformer Pilates
What is Reformer Pilates?
Reformer Pilates is a type of exercise performed on a machine called a Reformer. It has a moving carriage on which you can lie, sit, stand or kneel and perform a huge variety of exercises. Reformer Pilates benefits the whole body. With the use of springs, straps, pulley ropes and various other pieces of equipment you can be sure to receive a Full-body workout Pilates.
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