Pilates: the Reformer, the basic machine!
September 23, 2016
Many people practise Pilates from home, without the aid of apparatus or machines available only in gyms. These Pilates devotees then deprive themselves of a large number of exercises, thereby delaying their development. Indeed, machines are very important when you want fast, visible results. MB Studio Pilates offers its customers both modern and more basic, tried-and-tested machines, such as the Reformer !
For properly executed exercises and results that are as visible as they are fast, you need to visit a Pilates studio, where there’s no shortage of machines! These devices help you to grasp the right gestures and avoid injury. A well-executed exercise is one that pays off quickly. Come and join our Pilates classes in Geneva and discover the star of Pilates machines : the Reformer!
The Reformer: what exactly is it?
The Reformer is a Pilates machine. It’s undoubtedly the best known, the most basic and the easiest to use. In fact, it was invented by Joseph Pilates, the father of the Pilates Method. Discovering the Reformer may scare you with its rugged looks, but it’s a device that’ll do you a world of good!
The Reformer is therefore a wooden support on which slides a carriage held in place by springs (which provide resistance to movement), equipped with straps and handles (straps to be attached to the arms or legs to move the carriage). It’s an exceptional machine that lets you work every part of the body, while taking care not to pull any muscles.
The Reformer: but why?
The Reformer was the first Pilates machine to see the light of day, so it had to be as versatile as possible. This basic-looking machine can be used to perform 130 different exercises.
The Reformer Pilates machine provides intensive work for arms, legs, back and abdominals. It allows the back to be rolled in and out while remaining perfectly aligned. This exercise relaxes and strengthens the muscles of the spine, without fear of injury. Many Reformer enthusiasts think that all they need is a mat, but what they don’t know is that this machine takes care of their joints, muscles and, above all, their spine. This device allows you to work in greater depth without hurting yourself, the key being to follow the advice of your instructors.