The Pilates Reformer Will Reform You. Register for the new class today.
I would say that the names of Pilates exercises and equipment are not really known for their poetry. Joseph Pilates was German after all, so there’s really a no nonsense approach to much of Pilates. My favorite factoid was that he referred to his work as Contrology. You know, like the study of control.
The first piece of equipment Pilates designed by him was the Reformer and it is my favorite piece to workout on because it is extremely versatile. You can work out every muscle of your body with this one machine.
The Reformer has a carriage that moves against spring resistance, there are five springs with different tensions creating an infinite amount of possible weights to work with. For Footwork, the most basic exercise on the Reformer is where you lie with your back on the carriage, put your feet on the foot bar and just push yourself out and control yourself back in. You can put your feet in the loops (at the end of the ropes) to work both your legs and your arms. Kneeling or standing on the machine and moving the carriage really challenges your sense of balance and your core.
You should take a private Pilates session to experience the benefit of the Reformer.
I am starting a new 5 weeks once a week intro to Reformer pilates course. The tentative date will be on Wednesdays from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at the Focus Pilates Studio at Malacca Centre just opposite Republic Plaza .
It’s a small class of 6 so it’ll fill up fast. Do call me at +65 91110270 or email me at berdytan@singnet.com.sg to book a place now. Course is priced at SGD$200 per person for the whole 5 weeks program.
Talk to you soon!
Yours in sports & fitness,
Albert
