Pilates Reformer Exercises - What Are They?

The pilates reformer was designed by Joseph Pilates to give the best workout with as few repititions in as short a space of time as possible - so there is not really anything to compare with doing pilates reformer exercises.  You can of course just do the pilates movements without the reformer, which is what most classes teach, but you will get a much better workout by using the pilates reformer.

The pilates reformer is really unique, as it uses pulleys, straps and springs and also has a platform that slides, allowing you to use your own bodyweight as natural resistance. There are a few exercise machines on the market which use a similar set up, but the first one that was designed like this was the pilates reformer.

There are over one hundred exercises that you can perform on just this one pilates machine, and they have all been designed to give you the maximum benefit of each movement you make, whether it is pulling or pushing. Whatever type of pilates reformer exercises you are doing, you can rest assured that your muscles are being toned throught the whole movement.

You can buy pilates reformers that have been designed for home use, and now they don’t cost as much as when they first came onto the market - originally you would only find a few people that could afford one, now they are made to suit most budgets.

See some great prices on Pilates Reformers.