What is reformer pilates

Reformer Pilates is often associated with a more clinical approach as widely recommended by physiotherapists and other rehabilitation professionals 

Reformer Pilates is taught on a 1-2-1 basis, where I can pay close attention to my client's technique, body position and alignment correcting as necessary.

The reformer allows participants to target very specific areas of the body that just wouldn't be possible on a mat.

A moving carraige, variety of resistance springs, a foot bar, pulleys & ropes, hand & foot straps all assist in various moves and positions to get the required outcome.

 Targeting key areas of weakness and restriction within my clients, focusing on the goal of eliminating these problems, ultimately this creates a functionally integrated body that is capable of withstanding the degenerative stresses and strains of modern life. 

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Principles

The fundamentals of Pilates stay the same whether its Basic Mat Pilates or the Pilates Reformer each exercise will focus on these 6 principles 

1. Breathing

2. Concentration 

3. Control

4. Centring

5. Precision

6. Flow

 

Purpose

The reformer can be used by clients of all ages, abilities and fitness levels, it is commonly but not exclusively used for the following purposes 

To improve postural health

To reduce or avoid low back pain 

To support a general fitness programme 

To develop sport specific fitness as a means of injury avoidance.

As part of a wider rehabilitation programme post injury 

As a safe and controlled mode of resistance exercise for special populations.

 

Benefits

The potential range of exercises that can be performed on a reformer is almost limitless and works the entire body.

Exercises that are practiced help to develop muscular strength, endurance, stability, balance and flexibility.

Exercises can be performed from a prone, supine, side lying, kneeling, and even a standing position that challenges you in different ways.

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